Instant Pot Vegetarian Stew Recipes

INSTANT POT VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Pre-dice the vegetables and set them aside.
• Turn the Instant Pot on and select the Sauté setting. Once heated, add the olive oil, onions and half a teaspoon of salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the garlic, dried porcini mushrooms and stir.
• Add the rest of the vegetables and stir. Now add all final ingredients listed in the cooking stage and stir through. Press Cancel to stop the Sauté.
• Secure and lock the lid and point the top valve to Sealing (on older models). Press Manual/Pressure Cook and adjust the time to 5 minutes using - and + buttons. It should say HIGH pressure underneath. After a few moments, ON sign will come on indicating that the Instant Pot is building up the pressure. On older models, you might also hear 3 beep sounds. and adjust the time to 5 minutes. The pressure will take about 10-12 minutes to build up and THEN the cooking timer of 5 minutes will appear on the screen. Please note, some cooking does begin while the pot is building up the pressure.
• Once the timer ends, leave the pot undisturbed for 8-10 minutes for the built-up pressure to release naturally. You will see a new timer on the screen showing you how long it's been sitting idle. Then, use the quick release method by pointing the top steam handle to Venting or pressing on the steam knob (on newer models) to let off the rest of the pressure and steam.
• Mix the tapioca flour with water in a small bowl. Open the Instant Pot lid and stir in the tapioca slurry mixture into the stew. Stir through, you should see the sauce thicken slightly. Now, taste the stew and add more salt or pepper if you like. You can also add a little drizzle of lemon juice.
• Serve the stew topped with fresh parsley and lemon zest, also known as gremolata.
• Preheat a large stew pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil, onions and salt and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring a few times. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir through. Pop the lid on top and cook over medium heat for 40-45 minutes until potatoes are nice and soft. Stir a few times and check the heat, it should not be boiling but rather simmering or bubbling away. Finish the stew same as above.

INSTANT POT® VEGETARIAN IRISH STOUT STEW

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat oil in the hot pot. Add mushrooms and saute for 3 minutes. Press Cancel. Add broth and beer, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits.
• Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, pepper, brown sugar, and garlic powder until well mixed and no chunks of tomato paste are visible. Stir in potatoes, carrots, and onion until combined.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release any remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir and garnish with parsley.

INSTANT POT® BEEF AND VEG STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in the pot of an electric pressure cooker set on Saute mode. Add beef; cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring constantly, until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Pour wine into the pot and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Add carrots, celery, and tomatoes; stir well. Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
• Close and lock the lid. Select Meat/Stew option or high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Mix 1/3 cup broth with cornstarch to make the slurry.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Select Saute option and bring mixture to a boil. Slowly add in the slurry. Let simmer until stew thickens slightly, 3 to 5 minutes.

40 FANTASTIC VEGAN INSTANT POT RECIPES: CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• To the Instant Pot inner pot, add the garlic, cauliflower florets, cashews, cannellini beans, vegetable broth, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, nutritional yeast, 1 ¾ teaspoons kosher salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
• Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Select the Pressure Cook setting and set to high pressure for 7 minutes.
• Once the 7-minute timer has completed and beeps, perform a Quick Pressure Release by switching the Pressure Release knob from Sealing to Venting.
• Open the pot and remove any whole herb sprigs. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until thick and creamy, taking care to blend all the cashews. Alternatively, if you want a super silky texture, transfer the soup to a stand blender and blend until creamy and smooth (replace the center cap from the blender lid and cover with a dish towel to allow steam to escape).
• Taste for salt and pepper and adjust accordingly (I usually add a bit more salt at this stage).
• Transfer the soup to bowls, and before serving, zest some lemon on top, add a scattering of red pepper flakes, and drizzle with a bit of extra virgin olive oil. Serve with bread, if desired.