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    16 Vegetarian Instant Pot Recipes That You'll Want To Eat Every Week

    From stews and soups to frittatas and lasagna, the Instant Pot can do it all.

    Emily Shwake
    by Emily Shwake

    BuzzFeed Staff

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    1. Butternut Squash And Quinoa Stew

    ruchiskitchen.com

    This cozy stew is full of flavor, protein, and texture. What more could you ask for?! Get the recipe here.

    2. Vegan Cauliflower Tikka Masala

    veganricha.com

    This tikka masala recipe can be used for any veggie you like — potato, pumpkin, zucchini, you name it. Get the recipe here.

    3. Eggplant Marinara Sauce

    cleanfooddirtygirl.com

    Eggplant cooked so thoroughly, it'll melt in your mouth. Cook enough that you can store a few servings in the freezer. Get the recipe here.

    4. Vegan Quinoa Burrito Bowls

    detoxinista.com

    For a meal that is so filling and flavorful, the recipe is almost too easy. Just sauté some onions and peppers, then mix in the rest of the ingredients for a burrito bowl that'll be ready in less than 20 minutes. Get the recipe here.

    5. Cheesy Southwestern Lentils and Brown Rice

    platingsandpairings.com

    No more standing nervously over the pot to watch the rice cook for 30 minutes. Just toss the lentils and rice in with the rest of the ingredients and let 'em cook for about 15. Get the recipe here.

    6. Vegetarian Pho

    herbivorecucina.blogspot.com

    No need to order takeout. This pho recipe is as easy as browning some tofu and spicing up an ordinary veggie broth with delicious flavors like lemongrass, coriander seeds, ginger, and five spice. Get the recipe here.

    7. Creamy Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower

    sweetpeasandsaffron.com

    Keep this recipe in your back pocket for when Thanksgiving rolls around. Or make it every week for an easy side dish for all of your meal-prep dinners. Get the recipe here.

    8. Lasagna with Zucchini and Eggplant

    thewickednoodle.com

    Layer zucchini, eggplant, sauce, and cheese for stacks and stacks of veggies and flavor. Get the recipe here.

    9. Red Curry Cauliflower Rice Vegetable Soup

    greenschemetv.net

    You can literally pick up everything you need for this recipe — riced cauliflower, curry sauce, sliced mushrooms — at Trader Joe's and just dump it all in. Get the recipe here.

    10. Frittata Breakfast Casserole

    peasandcrayons.com

    So fluffy and full of veggies, this fancy frittata will be the highlight of your morning, every morning. Get the recipe here.

    11. Pulled BBQ Jackfruit

    noracooks.com

    Once you take a bite out of this "meaty" sandwich, you'll totally get the hype around jackfruit. This simple meal comes together in under 20 minutes and all you need is some barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade!), shredded cabbage, and a couple of buns to pull it all together. Get the recipe here.

    12. Spaghetti Squash

    Joe Lingeman / thekitchn.com

    Cutting cook time in half gives you one more reason to make spaghetti squash a staple in your diet. Learn how to cook spaghetti squash in an Instant Pot here, and use these 15 recipes to make it a meal.

    13. Penne in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

    confessionsofacleanfoodie.com

    Chili powder and Korean pepper flakes give the mushroom and coconut milk sauce a surprising kick, and the chickpea pasta packs the dish with protein. Get the recipe here.

    14. Vegan Tofu Lettuce Wraps

    herbivorecucina.blogspot.com

    Crispy lettuce and soft tofu are a match made in heaven. You'll want to eat this peanut sauce with literally every meal. Get the recipe here.

    15. Mushroom Risotto

    veganricha.com

    Creamy comfort food has never been so simple. Just sauté mushrooms with a few aromatics and pour arborio rice in the pot with some veggie broth, and you've got dinner in less than 10 minutes. Get the recipe here.

    16. Vegan Coconut Milk Yogurt

    detoxinista.com

    No need to spend your whole grocery budget on pricy coconut yogurt. Just let coconut milk ferment in your Instant Pot overnight and you'll have enough to last you the whole week. Get the recipe here.

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