21 Easy Instant Pot Recipes to Try has everything from breakfasts to mains, sides, desserts, and drinks. Perfect list for new or seasoned pressure cooker users.
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It’s been more than a year since I got my Instant Pot. It took me quite a long time to get to know it. I am going to be honest – I wasn’t impressed at first.
I even wrote an article on 7 Things You Need to Know About Instant Pot. I wish a read something like this when I bought this nifty electric pressure cooker and was extremely frustrated.
Now, I cannot imagine not having it in my kitchen. I use my Instant Pot (this is the model I have and recommend as it doesn’t give burn message as often as other models) on average 3-4 times a week and often a few times a day. It’s so useful!! But it took a while.
So, for those who just recently got their new Instant Pot here’s an Ultimate list of 21 Easy Instant Pot Recipes to Try. From breakfast to dessert, to soups, mains, and sides, you will find every Instant Pot Recipe your heart (and belly) desires in this roundup.
These Instant Pot Recipes aren’t just delicious but they are also really easy, making them perfect if you are just starting out using your Instant Pot.
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Yogurt is something many people eat on daily basis. Lots of store-bought brands have a lot of ingredients mixed into them, some have cornstarch added, some sugar or gelatine. Making your own yogurt is easy with Instant Pot and you control all the ingredients. Make an easy plain yogurt and then add fruit, honey, or maple syrup to taste. Easy and delicious!
Instant Pot Yogurt from The Belly Rules The Mind
Oatmeal for breakfast is hearty, healthy, and delicious. Steel cut oats usually take a long time to cook but Instant Pot makes cooking them much faster. And, as an added bonus, there’s no stirring required. This Banana oatmeal tastes like banana bread and who wouldn’t want to have some banana bread for breakfast?
Instant Pot Banana Steel Cut Oats from Delightful Adventures
Apple sauce is great to add to yogurt or oatmeal or pancakes or just eat on its own. It’s very cheap to make so you’ll be saving a lot of money by cooking it in Instant Pot instead of buying at a store. And this way you know exactly how much sugar and spices are added to each batch.
Instant Pot Applesauce from My Wife Can Cook
It doesn’t get easier than this Tomato and Orzo Soup, most of the ingredients are already in your pantry! Just add everything to your Instant Pot and cook for just one minute! With the time it takes to measure out the ingredients and for the electric pressure cooker to come to pressure, the whole soup is done in just 25 minutes from start to finish. So easy, so flavourful!
Instant Pot Tomato and Orzo Soup from Imagelicious
Lentil soups are one of the most popular in my household. They are delicious, filling, and really healthy. This particular vegan version of a lentil soup is chockfull of vegetables and other delicious goodness and it’s also great to freeze and save for those days when you have no time to cook.
Instant Pot Lentil Soup from Veggies Save The Day
Butternut squash soup is a soup for any season. I can have it even in the summer. It’s something most restaurants have on their menu in the fall but why pay big bucks for a tiny bowl of soup when you can make your own gourmet version without much effort. This butternut squash soup has a fun addition of curry and apples.
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup from Basil and Bubbly
Not all Instant Pot soups are vegan or vegetarian, this Fish and Potato soup is amazingly filling yet light and delicious. It is a great choice for a lighter meal or for those who are following a pescatarian diet. It’s my toddler’s favourite meal (go figure) but she keeps calling the fish chicken.
Instant Pot Fish and Potato Soup from Imagelicious
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I love making roast chicken. You can have it for dinner one day and they use up the leftovers in fun ways. If you don’t have the time or energy to deal with cooking your chicken in the oven then you need to learn How to Cook a Whole Chicken in an Instant Pot. You can then use it for pasta, pizza, sandwiches, salads throughout the week. Great for meal prep!
How to Cook a Whole Chicken in an Instant Pot from Carmy – Run Eat Travel
Pork ribs are another item that can be cooked in Instant Pot much faster than in the oven or on the grill. The ribs come out really soft and delicious. All you need to do is brush with a bit of BBQ sauce and put under broiler for a few minutes. Everyone will think that you slaved over these ribs for hours!
Instant Pot BBQ Ribs from My Organized Chaos
Pork tenderloin is notorious for being dry if overcooked in the oven. Making it in a pressure cooker ensures that it’s juicy and really flavourful as it cooks in a delicious honey-garlic sauce. Serve with some mashed potatoes and greens and you get a meal perfect for a fancy dinner party.
Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Honey Garlic Sauce from Kristine’s Kitchen
Is there anything more satisfying than a bowl of meatballs and mashed potatoes? It’s one of my favourite meals of all times! And this particular version cooks everything together. Yes, you heard it right, the mashed potatoes are cooked together with the meatballs and there’s no water to drain. Once the meatballs are done, just take them out and mash the potatoes. Delicious!
Instant Pot Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes from Imagelicious
Beef stew was the first meal I cooked in my Instant Pot. I love that it takes significantly less time when cooked in an electric pressure cooker. It is flavourful and delicious and a perfect comfort meal. This recipe requires a natural pressure release which makes it idea for those nights when you don’t have time to babysit your Instant Pot. Just set the time and you can even leave the house.
Instant Pot Old Fashioned Beef and Vegetable Stew from Berry & Maple
Who here loves tacos? Tacos are amazing! Whether you like them in soft shells or hard shells, they are delicious and fun to eat. You get to customize them with various toppings and they are perfect for relaxed dinners with friends. Ground Turkey Tacos are also a healthier option over the traditional pork, yet they are still flavourful and will leave you satiated.
Instant Pot Ground Turkey Tacos from Killing Thyme
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Mac and cheese is another ultimate comfort meal that I love but eat rarely. I always feel guilty after making it. This version of Mac and Cheese will not leave you feeling guilty at it has lentils in it. Lentils dissolve in the cooking process so you can’t see or taste them yet they add plenty of fibre and nutrients to the meal. What a great way to add pulses to your meal!
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with Lentils from My Kitchen Love
I love when pasta has extra hidden veggies and nutrients. White beans have lots of fibre and are quite filling, yet they disappear in the sauce. Pumpkin adds a beautiful colour and makes the sauce rich and creamy. This fettuccine Alfredo is luscious yet relatively healthy.
Instant Pot Pumpkin Fettuccine Alfredo from Imagelicious
Baked potatoes are a delicious side or even a full meal if they have lots of delicious toppings, yet they take a long time to make. Cooking them in Instant Pot is so much easier and quicker. Once cooked, just setup a delicious baked potato toppings bar and let the fun begin.
Instant Pot Baked Potatoes from Rhubarbarians
Beans are a staple in many countries. They are nutritious and healthy and filling. They are a great alternative to meat if you are trying to eat healthier. Beans also usually require a long time to soak and cook. Making them in Instant Pot is much much quicker! These delicious seasoned black beans will be great on tacos, fajitas, salads, or just with rice.
Instant Pot Seasoned Black Beans from A Virtual Vegan
Baked Apples used to be one of my most favourite desserts when I was little. It’s like eating an apple pie without any guilt! If you don’t want to turn on the oven, you can make baked apples easily in your electric pressure cooker. Fill them up with walnuts and cranberries or your favourite nuts and fried fruit. No guilt and tons of flavour!
Instant Pot Baked Apples from Imagelicious
Buttered scone with jam is a beautiful and delicious dessert. Why not try making a healthier jam by using maple syrup and adding some chia seeds. I often make this jam with no sweetener at all if I serve it to my daughter. She likes it added to her morning oatmeal.
Instant Pot Strawberry Chia Jam from Imagelicious
Who says that you can only use your electric pressure cooker for food? How about some drinks? Apple cider is a favourite of mine in the fall, I love the fresh smells of apples and cinnamon. Save tons of money by making your own in Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Spiced Apple Cider from Curry Trail
I don’t have a microwave and I strongly detest whisking milk and cocoa powder on the stove. That means that hot chocolate used to be a very rare affair in my household. However, I recently discovered a way of making in Instant Pot thus removing the step of constant whisking and watching the milk to not over-boil.
Instant Pot Hot Chocolate from Imagelicious
So, here you have it, 21 Easy Instant Pot Recipes to Try. Whether you are a seasoned Instant Pot user or just got this appliance recently, this list will have something for everyone!
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