Looking for a good meatless Instant Pot recipe? I have 37 Instant Pot vegetarian recipes to share with you today!
Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes
The Instant Pot is a great tool to make vegetarian soups and pasta dishes. In addition there’s not a better tool than the Instant Pot to cook dried beans, peas, lentils, wheat berries, barley, quinoa and other grains. If you’re looking to incorporate more vegetarian Instant pot dishes into your diet I’ve got several ideas to get you started!
Note: Some cheeses are not vegetarian, including Parmesan cheese. You can buy supermarket versions of vegetarian Italian-style hard cheeses. Just check the label to be sure it is vegetarian.
Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa and Black Beans—flavorful quinoa with salsa, black beans and sliced avocado. A fast and easy Instant Pot vegetarian recipe.
Instant Pot 3-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese–creamy, cheese mac and cheese with toasted panko breadcrumbs on top.
Instant Pot Tomato Basil Parmesan Rice—creamy rice with a punch of flavor from cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. This rice is made quickly and is a great summer Instant Pot vegetarian recipe or side dish.
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese–if you’re looking for a lower calorie and lower carb way to enjoy mac and cheese this recipe is for you. Spaghetti squash is cooked quickly in your electric pressure cooker and then a cheesy sauce is stirred in with the squash strands to make a comforting meal.
Instant Pot Lentil Stew–a comforting bowl of stew that can be make vegan or can be made with smoked sausage. Lentils cook so quickly in the electric pressure cooker! The leftovers make a great lunch the next day too.
Instant Pot Tomato Basil Parmesan Tortellini Soup–a creamy tomato basil soup with cheese tortellini that is made quickly in your electric pressure cooker. You won’t miss the meat when you eat this Instant Pot vegetarian recipe for dinner!
Instant Pot Mexican Stuffed Peppers–bell peppers are stuffed with brown rice, black beans and salsa and cooked perfectly in your electric pressure cooker.
Instant Pot Penne in Cajun Mustard Cream Sauce–a quick and easy weeknight meal. With options to prepare it with andouille sausage or vegetarian you can make everyone happy.
Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce–this Instant Pot vegetarian recipe for spaghetti sauce is so delicious you’ll be licking your plate. The funny part is that it only takes a handful of easy ingredients and a few minutes in your pressure cooker.
Instant Pot Colorful Wheat Berry Salad–Wheat berries with a lime dressing, black beans, avocados, grape tomatoes, red peppers, jicama, red onion and cilantro. It’s got the crunch, the chewiness and the bright flavors all in one salad.
Instant Pot Tomato Basil Parmesan Orzo–orzo pasta is tossed with fresh basil, garlic, halved cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese for a vegetarian instant pot meal.
Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Mac and Cheese–creamy, cheesy pasta with fresh spinach and chopped artichokes is a perfect way to indulge while sneaking in some greens.
Instant Pot Creamy Polenta with Roasted Tomatoes–easiest to make polenta ever, thanks to your electric pressure cooker! Creamy polenta is served hot with balsamic drizzled roasted tomatoes, mushrooms and garlic and then topped with tart goat cheese. A perfect Instant Pot vegetarian recipe that will leave you feeling satisfied.
Instant Pot Spinach Mushroom Pesto Pasta–an easy, tasty and fast meatless meal of your favorite type of pasta enveloped in a basil pesto sauce with plenty of sauteed mushrooms and spinach.
Instant Pot Santa Fe Beans and Rice–brown rice, kidney beans and black beans are simmered with salsa, corn and seasonings in your electric pressure cooker. The beans and rice are topped with garlic lime sour cream and grated cheddar cheese.
Instant Pot Pasta Primavera–A vegetarian pasta and vegetable dish. Rigatoni pasta is cooked quickly in your pressure cooker along with tomatoes, fresh green beans, carrots, mushrooms, garlic and zucchini. The whole dish is tossed with grated parmesan cheese.
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup–thick and creamy, with loads of fall flavors. This healthy soup is made quickly in your electric pressure cooker. It tastes great served with crusty bread or a handful of garlic croutons.
Instant Pot Cheesy Enchilada Rice–brown rice is pressure cooked with enchilada sauce and spices in minutes and then topped with sharp cheddar, diced avocado and a wedge of lime.
Instant Pot Mexican Black Beans and Rice–the easiest and tastiest rice ever! Brown rice is cooked in flavorful salsa with garlic salt, a bay leaf and cumin. Canned black beans make this recipe very convenient. And my favorite part is a squeeze of lime juice and a dollop of sour cream on top.
Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto–Creamy, no fuss and no stir risotto made in just a few minutes in your electric pressure cooker.
More Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes…
Instant Pot Ranch Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot Cran Apple Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf
Instant Pot Mashed Ranch Cauliflower
Instant Pot Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut Oats
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Potato Salad
Instant Pot Homestyle Vegetables
Instant Pot Feta Dill Sweet Potato Mash
Instant Pot White Bean Garlic Hummus
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Quinoa
Instant Pot Cafe Rio Cilantro Lime Rice
Instant Pot Cafe Rio Black Beans
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with Green Chilies
You might also like Instant Pot Fish Recipes…
Instant Pot Teriyaki Salmon and Rice
Instant Pot Lemon Butter Garlic Salmon
Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
What Pressure Cooker Do You Use?
I used a 6 quart Instant Pot Duo 60 7 in 1*. I love this Instant Pot because it has the yogurt making function which I use almost weekly. It has two pressure settings (high and low), and there are also little slots in the handles so that you can rest the lid there instead of putting it down on your counter-top.
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is there a chart that shows how long it takes for vegetables to cook?
I have a chart here with some vegetables on it: https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/instant-pot-cooking-times/
I would also check the Instant Pot website: https://instantpot.com/instantpot-cooking-time/
Sorry, but certain Italian cheeses have animal rennet, including, parmesan,which makes it not vegetarian.
I just wanted to let you know. I’m not vegetarian, but my daughter is & I found this out after serving it to her. 😔
This is true but not all Vegetarians give up all animal products like eggs, cheese and milk. Vegans do not eat any animal products
Thank you for letting me know. I did not know this.
You are referring to Vegan – give up all animal products. Vegetarians usually give up deceased animal products.
Looking every day for new ideas. Have done chili, beef stew, chicken and dumplings, and pot roa.st so far.
All came out great. My grand daughter made egg bites which also was good. I am a bit obsessed with findind new things to do with this pot. Anxious to try desserts too. I do not see where you have to poke a hole in the eggs though. My egg cooker requires it so they do not break. Is this not really necessary? Thanks. Love your site.
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No not necessary! I love making eggs in the IP.