The Ultimate Vegan Guide to the Instant Pot

Everyone’s raving about the Instant Pot – the one pot that can do everything! It can saute, steam, pressure cook, slow cook, make yogurt, make rice, do your laundry, pay your bills, wash your car…

No, but seriously, this appliance can do a lot!

You may have assumed that the Instant Pot is only useful for omnivores because of the meat-centered dishes that the appliance is often associated with. However, the Instant Pot can be a very useful tool for vegans and plant-based recipes.

There are quite a few options when shopping for an Instant Pot. Different models vary slightly in their capabilities, which results in a fairly wide price range. The Instant Pot also comes in 3 different sizes, so you can find the one that will suit your family size and appetite the best.

Instant Pot Models Comparison Chart

Which One Is Right For You?

*Note: The Duo Plus and Ultra models also come in 3 qt and 8 qt options now!

Recipes

Now that you’ve selected the perfect Instant Pot for you and your family, what can you make with it? Here are ten recipes that demonstrate the wide range of vegan-friendly recipes that you can make using an Instant Pot.

Chai-Spiced Oatmeal

Strawberry Chia Jam

Coconut Yogurt

Whole Wheat Bread

Shepherd’s Pie

Cauliflower Rice

Tomato Soup

Steamed Dumplings

Japanese Curry

Chocolate Cake

For more ideas, I have an entire Pinterest board devoted to Vegan Instant Pot recipes that I frequently add to when I discover new recipes.

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Cookbooks

If you prefer real-life recipes, there are plenty of cookbooks devoted to vegan Instant Pot recipes. These are a few of the bestselling ones.