25 Comforting Vegan Instant Pot Recipes for Busy Weeknights!

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Here’s 25 Comforting Vegan Instant Pot Recipes for Busy Weeknights that will make you more than happy to serve to your family, easily and quickly! Perfect for busy weeknights and weekends!

Instant Pot is one of the best kitchen devices for cooking vegan staples like beans, pasta, rice, quinoa and lentils and so much more. There’s no pre-soaking required, so your instant pot will pressure-cook in roughly 30 minutes, as opposed to one hour or more on the stovetop or overnight in the crockpot.

Anytime is the perfect time to use your instant pot to get the most comforting, foods that will warm the soul.

Other comforting meals we love to share is this Vegan One Pot Pasta, this Easy 50 Minute Vegan Chili Pasta Bake, this Easy Vegan Pad Thai and this Creamy Vegan Soup! Yum!

These vegan recipes are perfect for busy weeknights and will satisfy even the most experienced vegan chefs. Ready to get cooking? Read on for 25 vegan Instant Pot recipes that will make your weeknights easier and tastier!

25 Comforting Vegan Instant Pot Recipes for Busy Weeknights!

Instant Pot Thai Peanut Noodles @ Cook with Manali

Instant Pot Thai Peanut Noodles – easy one-pot vegetarian weeknight meal which gets done in less than 30 minutes!

Black Bean Chili in Instant Pot | Vegan Chili @ Spice Cravings

If you’re looking for an easy, comforting and delicious vegan chili recipe, you’re going to love this dump and start Black Bean Chili recipe in the Instant Pot. Creamy black beans simmered with tomatoes, corn, peppers, and fire-roasted green chilies, and seasoned with taco seasoning and a secret ingredient!

Hearty Vegan Lentil Soup @ Simple Veganista

Full of veggies and hearty lentils, this Vegan Lentil Soup is rich in protein and fiber and so much healthier than canned soup! Plus, it’s easy to make using the stovetop, Instant Pot, or Slow Cooker!

Instant Pot Wild Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms and Pine Nuts @ Sweet Peas and Saffron

This Instant Pot wild rice pilaf is the perfect low-effort side dish! With mushrooms and pine nuts, it is flavorful and so easy to prepare.

Instant Pot Lo Mein (VEGAN) @ Slap Dash Mom

Lo Mein is one of our favorite vegetarian dinners, so trying Instant Pot Lo Mein was something we were excited to try!

Instant Pot Meatless Easy Vegan Chili Recipe @ Food Faith Fitness

This Vegan Chili Recipe is a quick, delicious weeknight dinner that’s packed with plant-based protein! Even meat-eaters will love it!

Creamy Vegan White Bean Soup @ Cozy Peach Kitchen

This creamy vegan white bean soup is a healthy and cozy soup made with dry great northern beans. Just add a few pantry staples to your Instant Pot and get excited for a comforting dairy-free stew.

Vegan Hamburger Helper @ The Chicky Chickpea

Vegan hamburger helper at its best, homemade and delicious! This revised pasta classic is a quick and easy one-pot recipe, ready in minutes, tastes better than the original box mix and is healthy too! Instant pot or one-pot option (you can even add vegan cheese of you want).

Lentil Bolognese Spaghetti Recipe (Vegan + Gluten Free) @ The Almond Eater

This easy lentil bolognese recipe is a quick weeknight meal that just so happens to be vegan and gluten free. It’s filled with flavor and a great way to switch up pasta, plus it comes together in under 30 minutes!

Instant Pot Vegan Red Beans & Rice @ Cozy Peach Kitchen

Dry red beans and brown rice are cooked together with flavorful Cajun-inspired seasonings in this easy vegetarian Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice!

Chickpea Tikka Masala @ Contentedness Cooking

This amazingly tasty and satisfying Chickpea Tikka Masala is made with just 5 ingredients and so super easy to make. Entirely vegan and gluten free this is a keeper you won’t forget.

Instant Pot Pumpkin Lasagna Soup (Vegan) @ Rainbow Plant Life

Lasagna meets fall pumpkin flavors in this Instant Pot Pumpkin Lasagna Soup. If you love easy Instant Pot soups, this cold weather comfort food is the perfect vegan dinner to make!

Indulgent Instant Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese @ Karissa’s Vegan Kitchen

On a high carb, high fat diet? 😂 This Instant Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese is perfect for you!

Instant Pot Thai Basil Fried Rice (Vegan) @ Cook With Manali

This quick and easy fried rice is super flavorful with the aroma of basil, soy sauce and crunchiness from the cashews.

Instant Pot Lentil Tacos @ Love & Good Stuff

Instant Pot lentil tacos are an easy family favourite meatless taco recipe. Flavourful, healthy, easily customizable and only 14 minutes of cook time these lentil tacos will make their way into your meal plan time and time again.

Instant Pot Vegan Alfredo Sauce & Pasta @ Nora Cooks

Dinner in 20 minutes or less! Meet the creamiest alfredo sauce, made with cauliflower, a little bit of cashews and a LOT of garlic. Serve with fettuccine and steamed broccoli for a quick, amazing meal that won’t weigh you down!

Instant Pot Black Bean Burrito Bowls @ Running With Spoons

These Instant Pot Black Bean Burrito Bowls make for a quick and easy meal that’s loaded with flavour! Packed with plant-based protein and fibre, they’re a perfect option for those looking for a healthy vegan and gluten-free meal.

Vegan Indian Curry made with the Instant Pot @ Daily Vegan Meal

Super easy and amazingly delicious unique Indian recipe that is made with the Instant Pot.

Vegan Instant Pot Italian Pasta @ The Vegan 8

This Vegan Instant Pot Italian Pasta is so incredibly easy and fast to make, requiring only 8 simple ingredients. A 1 pot meal that is oil-free, dairy-free and is topped with a delicious vegan parmesan cheese and fresh basil!

Instant Pot Vegetable Chow Mein @ Belly Rules The Mind

Vegetable Chow Mein made in an instant pot in under 15 minutes. It is so easy that you don’t need to be an expert in cooking to get the kudos you deserve. Do you ever have one of those nights where you want just want everyone to sit at the table and happily eat dinner, no complaining? This Instant Pot Vegetable Chow Mein recipe is my go-to recipe for that night.

Instant Pot Curried Sweet Potato Chickpea Quinoa @ Cook With Manali

Instant Pot Curried Sweet Potato Chickpea Quinoa – a healthy, wholesome vegan meal made in the Instant Pot. So easy to put together, vegan and gluten-free! Eat it for lunch/dinner or pack for your lunch-box. Also great for meal-prep.

Thick and Hearty Split Pea Soup @ Fat Free Vegan

This delicious, vegan split pea soup with carrots and potatoes is the definition of comfort food and can be made quickly in the pressure cooker or Instant Pot.

Vegan recipes don’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. With the Instant Pot, it’s easy to make vegan dishes that everyone will love.

From mac and cheese to vegetable chow mein, these 25 vegan Instant Pot recipes have something for everyone and will make your weeknights a breeze. So, get cooking tonight and let us know which vegan Instant Pot recipes you liked best!

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