6 Recipes to Fuel Your Instant Pot Obsession (That Aren't Soup!) (2024)

Published: Jan 22, 2018 · Modified: Feb 19, 2021 by Jenna Urben · This post may contain affiliate links

Last week I shared my must-try Instant Pot soups for this chilly season. This week I'm sharing six recipes to fuel your pressure cooker obsession that aren't soup because these countertop miracle workers can do so much more than that!

From breakfast classics to side dishes and entrees, it's amazing what all you can do with your Instant Pot! I admit, the first time I used mine I was a little intimidated. With all those buttons and thousands of recipes out there, it can be a little scary first starting out. If you're in the same boat I was, I want to help you out! Here are six basic but delicious recipes for the pressure cooker beginner. Let me know what else you'd like to see cooked insanely fast!! I need to try dairy-free yogurt and my husband wants a pot roast, but what does your family crave during the week? Let me know in the comments below!

Healthy Chocolate Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats – A Virtual Vegan
"Quick to make, simple & naturally sweetened with banana only."

Breakfast Potatoes – Where You Get Your Protein
"Breakfast Potatoes are an easy make-ahead recipe. They’re prepared and seasoned in the Instant-Pot the night before, then browned and crisped the next morning."

Instant Pot Refried Beans – Allergy Free Alaska
"They are creamy and satisfying, yet incredibly affordable. Enjoy these flavorful beans over rice, in tortillas, or however you desire."

Instant Pot Brown Rice – Recipes From A Pantry
"Here is how to make the perfect Instant Pot Brown Rice with only 3 ingredients and less than 30 mins. It is easy and fail-safe."

Mushroom Bourguignon – Vegan Heaven
"This vegan mushroom bourguignon is the perfect veggie alternative to the traditional French stew that is made with beef."

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes – Veggies Save The Day
"Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are creamy and delicious without any dairy or oil. And you don’t even need to drain the potatoes!"

What have you been cooking in your pressure cooker? Have a family favorite or a passed down recipe you'd like to share? I would love to hear your thoughts on Instant Pot cooking. I'm still a beginner, so share your tips with all of us!

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thenafranssen
February 11, 2018 at 8:51 am
Great recipe roundup! Ready to get my cooking game on now!
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  February 12, 2018 at 4:24 pm
  Thank you 🙂 Woo hoo!
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annelawton
January 28, 2018 at 2:57 pm
I don't have an instapot, but after seeing these recipes I may just get one!
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 29, 2018 at 11:23 am
  Haha yay!!
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fitfoodienutter
January 25, 2018 at 2:28 pm
Some real delicious gems there Jenna! Thank you so much for sharing.
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 25, 2018 at 3:56 pm
  Thanks so much, I'm glad you appreciate it!! You are so welcome 🙂
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charlottesnowball1
January 25, 2018 at 11:47 am
Oh wow! Taking healthy food recipes to a whole new level! Those breakfast potatoes look delicious ?
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 25, 2018 at 12:04 pm
  Heck yes 🙂
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jessalyn barker
January 25, 2018 at 10:42 am
These all look so delicious!!!! I need more variety in my meals, so this is perfect!
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 25, 2018 at 12:04 pm
  Great 🙂
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Gabika Rošková
January 25, 2018 at 7:39 am
Everything looks so yummy ☃ ❄
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 25, 2018 at 10:15 am
  Enjoy 🙂
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April
January 24, 2018 at 9:31 pm
I am always looking for new IP recipes, and these look great. I especially can't wait to try the breakfast potatoes. YUM!
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 25, 2018 at 10:15 am
  Yay!!!
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Sarah Newman
January 24, 2018 at 12:38 pm
YAY! So many great options! Such a miraculous contraption 😉
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 24, 2018 at 9:04 pm
  Totally!!
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nicoleanndawson
January 24, 2018 at 9:36 am
I don't have an IP yet, but I'm so glad you shared some vegan recipes. I may have to venture out and get one now
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 24, 2018 at 9:48 am
  Oh, yay! 🙂
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leslie morrison
January 24, 2018 at 6:03 am
WOW! That Mushroom Bourguignon looks amazing. I'm definitely going to try that!
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 24, 2018 at 9:48 am
  Woohoo!!
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Kaila (The Wanderlust Celiac)
January 23, 2018 at 8:32 pm
What great ideas! They all look delicious. I would love to make a Mushroom Bourguignon!
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 24, 2018 at 9:48 am
  Right!!
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Kara
January 23, 2018 at 8:17 pm
Love these ideas! Those oats look amazing!
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 24, 2018 at 9:48 am
  Mmm yes!
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alisamarie
January 23, 2018 at 8:02 pm
These all look so good and are tempting me to get an Instant Pot. I got my sister a multi-cooker for Christmas since she uses the crockpot a lot, but now I feel like I'm missing out!
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 24, 2018 at 9:48 am
  That's how I was feeling, I was thrilled when I received one for Christmas.
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Miss Whisk, A Whisk and Two Wands
January 23, 2018 at 7:33 pm
My birthday is coming up I might have to get my an Instant Pot! So many yummy recipes and ways to use it!
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 23, 2018 at 7:39 pm
  Oh, perfect timing!
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K.C.
January 23, 2018 at 6:51 pm
I gotta say, those oats sound beyond delicious. Instant pots rule!
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 23, 2018 at 7:40 pm
  Yes!!!
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sproutingzenjen
January 23, 2018 at 3:41 pm
Wait whattt! Oats in the instant pot?! yesssss. I'm falling in love more and more each day with my IP! Thank you for this round up.
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 23, 2018 at 5:42 pm
  Totally!! You're welcome 🙂
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Amanda Kanashiro (@glutenfreemiami)
January 23, 2018 at 1:04 pm
I have to try the chocolate steel cut oats. I always make steel cut oats in my Instant Pot, but I haven't ventured out from plain. I will be making this tomorrow!
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 23, 2018 at 2:28 pm
  Enjoy!!
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Amanda Kanashiro (@glutenfreemiami)
January 23, 2018 at 12:49 pm
My Instant Pot is a life saver! I want to try making a cheesecake in it.
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 23, 2018 at 2:28 pm
  Ohh, I want to know how that turns out 🙂
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Cait Weingartner
January 23, 2018 at 4:10 am
These recipes look so delicious! I've been on the fence for awhile about whether I need an Instant Pot, but now I think I've made up my mind!
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 23, 2018 at 2:28 pm
  Woo!!
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Kelly Page (@TastingPage)
January 22, 2018 at 6:18 pm
I love my IP and still need to try some potatoes in there. Thanks for the inspiration!
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 22, 2018 at 6:42 pm
  Absolutely!
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spabettie
January 22, 2018 at 4:21 pm
ours gets used most every week for beans and rice prep... we LOVE ours, and my husband actually uses it more than I do! 🙂
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 22, 2018 at 6:42 pm
  That's great 🙂
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Sharon Lachendro
January 22, 2018 at 3:48 pm
I just received an Instant Pot for Christmas this year. I've been looking for a bunch of recipes to try and these all look great!
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 22, 2018 at 6:42 pm
  Yay!!
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Falak
January 22, 2018 at 1:00 pm
I am so ready to get on the instant pot bandwagon, but I am a bit hesitant because of the whole pressure thing. Just need to get over it. These recipes look so good!
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 22, 2018 at 6:42 pm
  Heck yes! I'm trying to share my favorite beginner recipes since I'm still getting used to it too 🙂
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Anna Horvath
January 22, 2018 at 9:01 am
Amazing photos! 🙂 I will make the choc. oat one pot dish, easy-peasy but must be tasty! 🙂
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 22, 2018 at 10:49 am
  Yes, easy recipes are the best!
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Amy
January 22, 2018 at 8:25 am
What a great list showing just how versatile the instant pot is!
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 22, 2018 at 8:34 am
  Thank you!
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randomlyyayar
January 22, 2018 at 8:19 am
Ive been looking to use my Instant Pot more, so i am pinning a few recipes now.
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 22, 2018 at 8:34 am
  Woohoo!
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amandela@meettheharrisfamily.com
January 22, 2018 at 8:12 am
Yummy!! I can not wait to share this with my husband. He is an instant pot genius in our house <3
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 22, 2018 at 8:33 am
  Yay, y'all enjoy 🙂
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Kim
January 22, 2018 at 8:01 am
Ooh! I hadn’t thought of refried beans in the Instant Pot. Thanks!
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- Jenna | The Urben Life
  January 22, 2018 at 8:33 am
  Right?!
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6 Recipes to Fuel Your Instant Pot Obsession (That Aren't Soup!) (2024)

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6 Things You Should Never Cook in an Instant Pot

Creamy Sauces. If there's one food group you should avoid in the Instant Pot, it's dairy. ...
Fried Chicken. The best fried chicken is crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside and perfectly golden brown. ...
Cookies. ...
Burgers. ...
Pie. ...
Steak.

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What liquids are best for instant pot? ›

Just as I recommend swapping out the water in a cornstarch slurry for something with a bit more oomph, you can replace the water in Instant Pot recipes with broth (or Better Than Bouillon, which has more flavor than true broth), soy sauce, fish sauce, wine, beer, or juice.

What can you do with an Instapot? ›

In general, Instant Pots do so much more than just pressure cooking and can be used as a rice cooker, slow cooker, steamer yogurt maker, sauté pan, and a meal warmer.

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Applesauce. We adore applesauce, especially when apple season rolls around! ...
Homemade Yogurt or Greek Yogurt. Two ingredients, one pressure cooker… ...
Mushroom Risotto. ...
Cheesecake. ...
Black Bean Quesadillas. ...
Hard-Boiled Eggs. ...
Lentil and Squash Curry. ...
Irish Oatmeal.

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Even though some studies suggest that pressure cooking isn't the best way to preserve nutrients in food, no research exists to suggest that pressure cookers of any model or brand pose health risks. If you're a fan of your Instant Pot, don't worry: You can continue to safely use your appliance without worry.

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What is the disadvantage of Instant Pot? ›

Con– The Instant Pot uses steam under pressure to cook food and not everything is meant to be cooked in the Instant Pot. I attempted a crustless quiche which turned out well but it was too wet and moist to my liking and I prefer to cook it in the oven with dry heat.

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Under different ownership after last year's bankruptcy, the popular multicooker is no longer part of the appliance conglomerate that owns Pyrex and Corelle.

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What's the difference between Instant Pot and pressure cooker? ›

But the other key difference between an Instant Pot and a pressure cooker is that the Instant Pot isn't just a a pressure cooker. It's a multi-cooker. It has programmes to sauté, to make rice, to make yogurt… it's a one-pot cooking system that saves time and also means less washing up.

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Is Instant Pot better than crock pot? ›

If you are interested primarily in slow cooking, you should buy a dedicated slow cooker. They're more reliable with a range of slow-cooker recipes than an Instant Pot. We found Instant Pot multicookers specifically could not successfully slow-cook dense, high-volume recipes such as beef stew or pot roast.

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Is Instapot good for seniors? ›

The sheer convenience is ideal for seniors who live at home. People are loving the Instant Pot because they can cook the most basic ingredients like hard-boiled eggs, beans, grain—you name it! It also simplifies complex dishes too, whether it's a hearty pot roast or a chilled sweet dessert, you got it!

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Are Instapots worth the money? ›

If you're looking to save counter space or don't want to spend a lot of money on separate appliances, then an Instant Pot could be worth the expense. However, if you're only going to use one or two functions of the Instant Pot, it's worth considering if separate devices would be more cost-effective.

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Can you overcook in a Instapot? ›

Unfortunately, once you overcook a piece of meat in the pressure cooker, there's no going back. You'll be left with a pile of dry, crunchy, tasteless fibers and no amount of additional pressure cooking is going to put that moisture back into the meat.

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What cannot be cooked in a pressure cooker? ›

Foods containing dairy, like milk, cream, or yogurt, should not be pressure-cooked. The high heat and pressure can cause dairy products to curdle or separate, ruining the texture, taste and flavour of the dish. Cooking fried foods is a strict no no, when it comes to pressure cookers.

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What is the best meat to pressure cook? ›

You can still pressure cook leaner pieces – like eye of round and top sirloin – but these work best if they've been stuffed, shredded or rolled (with other ingredients). Best cuts of beef to use: Chuck steak, Round Roast, Shoulder, Pot roast, Ribs, Brisket, Oxtail.

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