Spring calls for fresh, vibrant flavors, and your sides should reflect the season. This collection of light and healthy Instant Pot recipes makes it easy to add bright, flavorful dishes to your table without spending hours in the kitchen. You’ll find simple, nourishing options that pair perfectly with any spring meal.
Instant Pot Risotto
Instant Pot Risotto is a creamy dish with fresh spinach, sweet peas, and a touch of Parmesan cheese that captures the essence of traditional risotto with a fraction of the effort. Get the recipe
Asparagus
You may not have thought you could make perfectly tender and crisp asparagus in the Instant Pot, but this Instant Pot Asparagus is actually the best way to make it perfect every time. Get the recipe
Simple Instant Pot Orzo Recipe
This simple Instant Pot Orzo recipe requires just 3 ingredients and makes a tender pasta in just 3 minutes. Add this to your side dish rotation for a simple dinner in minutes. Get the recipe
Instant Pot Rice Pilaf
Instant Pot Rice Pilaf is a fast and flavorful dish made with rice, vermicelli, onions, peas, and carrots that are cooked to perfection in a tasty seasoned broth. Get the recipe
Artichokes
Instant Pot artichokes are quick to make, taking less than 15 minutes, and they are tender and perfectly steamed, so you can dip the leaves in butter or easily carve out the center for a salad. Get the recipe
Green Beans
These Instant Pot Green Beans take just 2 ingredients and 0 minutes cook time in the Instant Pot to be perfectly tender and ready to serve with your main dish. Get the recipe
Glazed Carrots
Instant Pot Glazed Carrots are so simple to prepare as a side dish in your electric pressure cooker. The carrots are cooked to perfection in just 3 minutes, followed by a quick sauté to coat the carrots in a delicious sweet, buttery glaze. Get the recipe
Potatoes & Carrots
Instant Pot Potatoes & Carrots are a great side dish recipe for anything you’re serving, and they can be made in just 3 minutes in the Instant Pot, cooked to perfection with just the right amount of bite left. Get the recipe
Sweet Potatoes
These ultra soft and silky Instant Pot sweet potatoes can be made in minutes. They’re the perfect addition to any meal, as a side dish, or used to make all kinds of other dishes and desserts. Get the recipe
Cabbage
Instant Pot Cabbage is a quick and delicious vegetable side dish that is not only healthy but also complements a variety of main courses! Get the recipe
How to Steam Broccoli in the Instant Pot
Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli is one of the fastest and easiest side dishes to make for dinner. All you need is broccoli and water and you’re all set. In just 5 minutes, you’ve got perfectly steamed broccoli. Get the recipe
Mashed Potatoes
These creamy and smooth Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes can be made in as little as 13 minutes, smashing the record for how quickly you can make this dreamy side dish. Get the recipe
Baby Potatoes
These Instant Pot Baby Potatoes cook in just 5 minutes and can be crisped on sauté mode then sprinkled with herbs and butter to create a superbly flavorful potato side dish. Get the recipe
Instant Pot Pasta Salad
Instant Pot Pasta Salad is made with rotini pasta and filled with fresh vegetables, cheese, pepperoni and Italian dressing to make a perfect summer salad in a flash. Get the recipe
Corn on the Cob
Instant Pot Corn on the Cob is one of the easiest and most reliable ways to cook corn. You might think this sounds strange, but believe me when I say it turns out perfect every time. Get the recipe
Baked Potatoes
Instant Pot Baked Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal and they cook in just 15 minutes with a perfectly fluffy and moist interior. Get the recipe
Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.