Easy and healthy vegetarian instant pot recipes

Are you looking for easy vegetarian instant pot recipes? Here is the collection of vegetarian instant pot recipes that are healthy, delicious, easy to make at home. And tips for making healthy recipes using an Instant Pot.

What is the benefit of an instant pot?

Instant pot makes cooking easy and fast. Unlike stovetop pressure cookers, it doesn't require babysitting.

Homemade cooking is easy with proper planning and the use of the right gadgets. It is also cost-effective to cook at home from scratch.

And what about nutrients in pressure-cooked food? Like any other cooking method, pressure cooking destroys nutrients to some extent, but it is still better. You can read more about pressure cooker effects here and here.

As I always say, variety is the key. I do use other cooking methods. The instant pot comes in handy when you are out of time.

And cooking at home using any cooking method is always better as you know what went into your meal.

Is an instant pot good for vegetarians?

Yes, Instant pot is very much suitable for vegetarians and vegans. As beans and lentils are a significant source of protein for vegetarians, you can cook beans and lentils quickly and effortlessly using an instant pot.

And I love to cook one-pot meals using an instant pot, and they are so convenient on busy days.

You will not miss making meals at home even on your busy days with the Instant pot convenience.

Tips to make recipes in a healthy way using an Instant pot:

Though Instant pot is very convenient, I follow few things to make meals easily yet retain maximum nutrition.

• Do not pressure cook leafy veggies: They cook very fast, and many nutrients will be lost when cooked for a long time and under high pressure. So try to add left greens after the pressure cooking is done.

 Coriander, mint, baby spinach leaves, Kale, and fenugreek leaves don't need much cooking. So you can add them after releasing pressure. The remaining heat will cook these greens.

Other leaves like amaranth, Rosella leaves can be added after the pressure release and sautéed for a couple of minutes.

• Soak the beans and legumes: Soaking beans and legumes make it easier for digestion. Soaking also reduces cooking time to almost 50%

Yes, it requires little planning, but it pays off. If you missed soaking, try cooking lentils that don't have an outer shell and are easy to digest.

• Chose veggies wisely while adding to curries or rice dishes. Veggies like broccoli, zucchini will lose their texture on pressure cooking. So do not use the pressure cook option if cooking only these veggies or add these veggies after the pressure release and cook on sauté mode.

Instant pot vegetarian recipes:

Instant pot is one kitchen gadget using which you can make any meal. So here, you will find all healthy instant pot recipes suitable for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Instant pot is helpful for meal prep, so you will find some how-to guides to cook basic staples like millet, quinoa, and beans.

Even if you are not a vegetarian, you should try these recipes, and I am sure you will not be disappointed.

All these instant pot recipes are vegetarian (with vegan and gluten-free options), plant-based, and you can make them from scratch at home.

Each recipe has different variations and substitutes. So you can make them easily with whatever pantry staples you have handy.

I have made all these recipes using Instant pot 6-quart duo.

Here are my top favorite Instant pot vegetarian recipes from around the globe that you should try today!

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