20 Easy Vegan Instant Pot Recipes for Weeknight Dinners
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The Instant Pot is one of the best kitchen tools for vegan cooking. Beans, lentils, rice, and grains all cook faster under pressure, and you can build entire one-pot meals without watching the stove. No pre-soaking dried beans, no babysitting a simmering pot for an hour.
These easy vegan Instant Pot recipes are organized by type so you can find what you’re in the mood for. Jump to a section:
Vegan Instant Pot Soups & Stews
Soups and stews are where the Instant Pot really earns its counter space. Flavors develop in a fraction of the time, and lentils and beans cook from dry without any soaking.
Hearty Vegan Lentil Soup – Simple Veganista
Loaded with vegetables and lentils, this soup is rich in protein and fiber. Works on the stovetop too, but the Instant Pot cuts the time down significantly. The kind of meal that tastes even better the next day.
Thick and Hearty Split Pea Soup – Fat Free Vegan
Split peas, carrots, and potatoes pressure-cooked into a thick, comforting soup. This is the kind of simple, filling meal that the Instant Pot was made for.
Creamy Vegan White Bean Soup – Cozy Peach Kitchen
Great northern beans cooked from dry with pantry staples into a creamy, dairy-free stew. Minimal prep, maximum comfort. If you enjoy bean-based soups, our creamy vegan soup is another solid option.
Instant Pot Minestrone Soup – Platings & Pairings
A veggie-loaded minestrone with beans and pasta that cooks in just 5 minutes under pressure. Top it with vegan parmesan and fresh parsley. One of the easiest vegan Instant Pot recipes you can make.
Instant Pot Pumpkin Lasagna Soup – Rainbow Plant Life
Lasagna meets fall pumpkin flavors in a cozy soup. Broken lasagna noodles cook right in the pot with a rich, savory pumpkin broth. Creative and surprisingly easy.
Vegan Instant Pot Curries & Indian-Inspired Recipes
Indian food and the Instant Pot are a natural match. Dried beans and lentils that normally need long simmering are ready in minutes, and the pressure cooker builds deep, layered flavor fast.
Vegan Indian Curry – Daily Vegan Meal
A unique, flavorful Indian curry made entirely in the Instant Pot. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and minimal cleanup. This one’s a weeknight staple.
Chickpea Tikka Masala – Contentedness Cooking
Only 5 ingredients for a satisfying tikka masala with chickpeas. Vegan, gluten-free, and one of those recipes that’s almost too easy for how good it tastes.
Curried Sweet Potato Chickpea Quinoa – Cook With Manali
Sweet potato, chickpeas, and quinoa in a curry-spiced broth. Healthy, filling, and great for meal prep since it keeps well in the fridge for several days. A complete healthy vegan Instant Pot dinner in one pot.
Easy Vegan Instant Pot Pasta & Noodle Recipes
Cooking pasta in the Instant Pot means everything, including the sauce, cooks together. Less dishes, more flavor absorption, and dinner on the table in under 20 minutes.
Instant Pot Thai Peanut Noodles – Cook With Manali
A one-pot peanut noodle dish that’s done in under 30 minutes. The noodles absorb the peanut sauce as they cook, so every bite is packed with flavor. If you like Asian-inspired noodle dishes, check out our easy vegan pad thai too.
Instant Pot Vegan Alfredo Sauce & Pasta – Nora Cooks
The creamiest alfredo sauce, made with cauliflower, cashews, and a generous amount of garlic. Serve over fettuccine with steamed broccoli. Dinner in 20 minutes.
Instant Pot Lo Mein – Slap Dash Mom
Lo mein noodles with vegetables, all cooked together in the Instant Pot. Quick, satisfying, and a family-friendly vegan dinner that everyone will eat. Our vegan one pot pasta uses a similar dump-and-cook approach if you want more easy pasta ideas.
Vegan Instant Pot Italian Pasta – The Vegan 8
Just 8 ingredients for a simple Italian pasta. Oil-free and dairy-free, topped with vegan parmesan and fresh basil. The definition of an easy vegan Instant Pot recipe.
Vegan Hamburger Helper – The Cheeky Chickpea
Homemade and healthier than the boxed version. A quick one-pot pasta that kids and adults both enjoy. Add vegan cheese if you want it extra creamy.
Instant Pot Vegetable Chow Mein – The Belly Rules The Mind
Vegetable chow mein in under 15 minutes. The Instant Pot makes the noodles tender while keeping the vegetables from getting mushy. A reliable weeknight dinner.
Vegan Instant Pot Rice & Grain Bowl Recipes
Grain bowls and rice dishes come out consistently well in the Instant Pot. The sealed environment means fluffy rice and perfectly cooked quinoa every time.
Wild Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms & Pine Nuts – Sweet Peas and Saffron
A low-effort side dish with big flavor. Wild rice with earthy mushrooms and toasted pine nuts. Works as a side or add some roasted vegetables to make it a full meal.
Thai Basil Fried Rice – Cook With Manali
Fragrant basil, soy sauce, and crunchy cashews over rice. The Instant Pot handles the rice while you prep the toppings. For more plant-based rice inspiration, see our vegan rice recipe collection.
Instant Pot Black Bean Burrito Bowls – Running With Spoons
Black beans and rice cooked together, then served as burrito bowls with your favorite toppings. High in plant-based protein and fiber, gluten-free, and endlessly customizable.
Healthy Vegan Instant Pot Bean & Chili Recipes
Dried beans go from rock-hard to tender in under an hour with no soaking. The Instant Pot turns what used to be a day-long project into a weeknight dinner.
Black Bean Chili – Spice Cravings
A dump-and-start chili with black beans, tomatoes, corn, peppers, and fire-roasted green chilies. The secret ingredient and taco seasoning make this one stand out from basic bean chili. If you enjoy chili, try our vegan chili pasta bake for a different spin.
Easy Vegan Chili – Food Faith Fitness
A quick vegan chili packed with plant-based protein. This is the recipe that converts skeptics because it’s hearty enough to satisfy anyone, regardless of how they usually eat.
Instant Pot Vegan Red Beans & Rice – Cozy Peach Kitchen
Dry red beans and brown rice cooked together with Cajun-inspired seasonings. A complete, protein-rich meal from pantry staples. The Instant Pot makes this Cajun classic accessible for a weeknight.
Instant Pot Lentil Tacos – Love & Good Stuff
Lentils pressure-cooked with taco seasoning in just 14 minutes. Serve in tortillas with your usual toppings. An easy, family-friendly vegan Instant Pot dinner that works for taco night.
That’s 20 easy vegan Instant Pot recipes to get you through busy weeknights. The Instant Pot handles the heavy legume and grain cooking while you focus on the rest of your evening. Pick a recipe, dump in the ingredients, and let the pressure cooker do its thing.
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