23 Instant Pot Vegetable Recipes You’ll Love

You’re probably already using your Instant Pot to get dinner on the table fast, but it becomes a real game changer when you start leaning on it for veggies. This collection gives you a mix of comforting, colorful, and surprisingly bold dishes that make the most of whatever you have in your crisper drawer. You get to skip the long roasting times and still end up with vegetables that taste rich, tender, and full of life, all with far less effort than you’d expect.

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

Spaghetti Squash

Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash is quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot, requiring half the time to cook as in the oven, and it can then be used in a number of other dishes like Spaghetti Squash Bolognese. 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

Cauliflower (Whole Head)

If you haven’t tried to make a whole head of cauliflower in the Instant Pot yet, you really need to give it a try. This Instant Pot Cauliflower will feed the whole family. Get the recipe

Sweet Potatoes (Cubed)

Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes are a simple side dish to make that requires just sweet potatoes, water, and salt, and 10 minutes time to make. 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

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

Cauliflower

This easy Instant Pot Cauliflower is the best way to quickly steam your cauliflower to make a perfect side dish in just minutes. Get the recipe

Acorn Squash

Instant Pot Acorn Squash is so quick and easy to make, requiring only 3 ingredients, and it results in a sweet, buttery soft squash that can be served as a side dish or used in other preparations. 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

Brussels Sprouts

Instant Pot Steamed Brussels Sprouts cook in little to no time for an easy and healthy side dish. Dress them up with any seasoning or sauce you like for an extra boost. 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

Butternut Squash

Instant Pot Butternut Squash is so quick and easy to make and can then be used to make butternut squash soup or any number of other side dishes that require butternut squash. 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

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

Boiled Potatoes

Instant Pot Boiled Potatoes cook in just 6-20 minutes (depending on size) and can be used in whatever way you like, as a side dish, as mashed potatoes, or to make potato salad. Limitless options! Get the recipe

 Beets

This simple method of cooking Instant Pot Beets makes the perfect buttery texture with the signature sweet taste of this unique vegetable. 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

Delicata Squash

Instant Pot Delicata Squash has a nice tender texture and mild sweet flavor when cooked in the Instant Pot and can be used in so many ways. Get the recipe

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a fantastic way to enjoy the natural sweetness and creamy texture of sweet potatoes without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and the convenience of the Instant Pot, you can create a side dish that’s not only delicious but also nutritious. Get the recipe