20+ Vegetarian Instant Pot Thanksgiving Recipes (2024)

Thanksgiving is almost here. If you have vegetarian guests and are wondering what to serve them, I have some ideas for you! Here are 20+ Vegan and Vegetarian Instant Pot Thanksgiving Recipe ideas that will get your guests excited for the special meal.

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It can be hard to decide what to serve your vegetarian or gluten-free family or friends. Don’t worry. Here is a great list to get you started with some ideas. Different ideas for appetizers, sides, soups, mains, and desserts are all made in the instant pot.

What are you planning to make? I hope you find some inspiration here. If you make any recipe from here, don’t forget to share and tag your pictures with #pipingpotcurry on your favorite social media. I would love to see and share your pictures!

Table of Contents

  • Instant Pot Thanksgiving Side Dishes
  • Soups
  • Mains
  • Desserts
  • More Vegetarian Thanksgiving Inspiration
  • More Holiday Recipes

Instant Pot Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Garlic & Herb Carrots, sautéed with lots of butter, garlic, and herbs, make a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving!

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These perfectly steamed Instant Pot Green Beans have a fresh, crunchy texture and are so easy to make! Saute with butter and garlic, drizzle on some lemon juice, and they are a perfect veggie side dish for Thanksgiving.

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Bombay Potatoes

It’s not a traditional Thanksgiving dish but an amazing vegetarian-friendly potato dish. Many readers have loved this and is sure to be a hit for all potato lovers!

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Cranberry Chutney

ThisCranberry Chutneyissweet, spicy, and tangy, all at the same time. It is like a flavor burst in your mouth, with the cranberries, apples, orange juice, and spices. A perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal!

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Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad

Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad is a light and refreshing salad made with orzo pasta, grape tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil. This easy salad is so quick to make and a great, vibrant salad for your thanksgiving table!

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A simple and delicious side dish made with Israeli Couscous and lots of colorful veggies!

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Mushroom Brown Rice Pilaf

Easy & Delicious Brown Rice and Mushroom Pilaf is a flavorful one-pot dish with just 5 main ingredients. It is perfect to enjoy as a side dish for your next get-together!

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Curried Mashed Pumpkin

Thiscurried mashed pumpkin is adelicious and healthy side that can be made in less than 30 minutes in the instant pot. Vegan & gluten-free!

When you want a high-protein side dish, quinoa with veggies is a great choice!

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Wild Rice Salad

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It is quick and easy to cook wild rice in the instant pot and make this wild rice salad. It is a wonderful healthy salad for your Thanksgiving dinner!

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Here is a collection of 25+ easy instant pot side dish recipes you might enjoy!

Soups

Butternut Squash Soup

Creamy, flavorful, healthy, and vegan is how I describe this Curried Butternut Squash Soup.

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Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

Hearty wild rice is combined with mushrooms, carrots, celery, and kale, then is brought together with a creamy soup base. This easy mushroom wild rice soup is the best to serve at a gathering!

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Pumpkin Soup

You will love this lush, creamy, curried pumpkin soup. This flavorful soup, prepared with coconut milk and spices, is perfect for your Thanksgiving dinner!

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Roasted red pepper and carrot soup

This vegan and gluten-free soup has deep, bold flavors from roasting the red peppers and carrots.

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Minestrone Soup

A perfect soup with beans, loads of veggies, and pasta, topped with cheese and a side of bread. It can easily be made gluten-free and vegan.

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Vegan Cauliflower soup

This vegan & gluten-free Turmeric Cauliflower soup is so easy to make, and the result is creamy, satisfying goodness you willnot want to stop eating!

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Mains

Fajita Pasta

Loaded with veggies and lots of flavor, this Vegetarian Fajita Pasta is a favorite pasta dinner. Fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, colorful bell peppers, sour cream, and cheese, all the goodness in this one-pot pasta.

Spinach Artichoke Lasagna

A healthy vegetarian lasagna with lots of fresh spinach, artichokes, and cheese layered between noodles. Oh so good!

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Spaghetti in pesto sauce

Spaghetti tossed in pesto sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and a drizzle of lemon juice. Make this as a one-pot dish in just 20 minutes in theInstant Pot for your Thanksgiving dinner.

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Desserts

Banana Bread Pudding

Enjoy this warm, gooey, and delicious banana bread pudding made with ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and raisins. An easy recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert topped with ice cream.

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Orange semolina cake

This semolina cake is so easy to make and so delicious. It is fluffy and moist with a gorgeous orange flavor.This is a egg-free cake, perfect for vegetarians.

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Berry Bread Pudding

This easyBerry Bread Puddingis the best dessert (or breakfast) to satisfy those sweet cravings. It is creamy, decadent, and so easy to make. Perfect for serving the family or for entertaining!

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Coconut pumpkin Halwa

A delicious pumpkin pudding made with pumpkin, sugar, ghee, coconut and nuts.

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More Vegetarian Thanksgiving Inspiration

Here are some more vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes that are not made in the instant pot.

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20+ Vegetarian Instant Pot Thanksgiving Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How do you cook a large group for Thanksgiving? ›

Plan Ahead:

Making and freezing a large batch of your favorite recipe ahead of time to have on hand will save you a bunch of time—and cleanup. Keep it simple (you'll have ample opportunity to impress your guests on Thanksgiving) and go for one-pot wonders you can easily reheat, like a hearty stew.

Is Instant Pot useful for vegetarians? ›

The Instant Pot's main claim to fame is its magical meat-cooking prowess, churning out tender proteins in little time. But there are tons of delicious vegetarian Instant Pot recipes out there that prove the kitchen wizard is awesome for serving up tasty and totally meatless comfort food too.

How to host 30 people for Thanksgiving? ›

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  1. Organization Is Key. The most important part of hosting a big dinner, like Thanksgiving, is being really organized. ...
  2. Opt for Multiple Make-Ahead Casseroles. ...
  3. Distract With Snacks. ...
  4. Ask Guests to Bring Their Own Wine. ...
  5. Make Punch. ...
  6. Bake Desserts Two Days Early. ...
  7. Attitude Is Everything. ...
  8. Talk About the Food.
Oct 31, 2019

How much food do you need for 20 people Thanksgiving? ›

How Much Food to Make for Thanksgiving
Menu ItemSmall (2 to 4 )Large (14 to 20 )
Appetizer13 to 4
Soup4 cups16 cups
Turkey (whole)6 pounds18 to 25 pounds
Salad12 to 3
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Oct 29, 2021

Are instapots worth using? ›

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.

How do you cook for large amounts of people? ›

8 Tips For Cooking For Large Groups
  1. Keep things simple. ...
  2. Cook a crowd pleaser. ...
  3. Make something that's adaptable. ...
  4. Plan/Cook ahead. ...
  5. Invest in a slow cooker (or two) ...
  6. Make everyone your sous-chefs! ...
  7. Use a buffet approach. ...
  8. Finger food essentials.
May 24, 2019

How much stuffing do I need for 50 people? ›

In order to fill the cavity of the bird you are stuffing, you should make 3/4 cup of stuffing per person. You may not be able to fit all the stuffing into your turkey. If this is the case, then you can even make a casserole to fill up your guests!

What to cook for a large group of people? ›

Introduction: Easy Meals For Large Groups
  • The Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs. What's not to love about a heaping plate of spaghetti and meatballs? ...
  • Tantalizing Tacos. Who doesn't adore tacos? ...
  • Perfectly Baked Potatoes. ...
  • Pizza Extravaganza. ...
  • Mouthwatering Pulled Pork. ...
  • Fabulous Fajitas. ...
  • Hearty Chili. ...
  • Build-Your-Own Sandwiches.
Oct 19, 2023

How much gravy do I need for 50 people? ›

How Much Food to Serve at a Party
FOODSERVE 25SERVE 50
Meats
Salad dressing3 cups1–1/2 quarts
Gravy (1/3 cup/person)8 cups16-1/2 cups
Stuffing (3/4 cup/person)19 cups37-1/2 cups
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