Instant Pot Side Dishes to Elevate Any Meal

Let’s make side dishes extra easy by using the Instant Pot. Set it and forget it! You might be surprised by all the delicious things you can make in your Instant Pot. Baked potatoes, corn on the cob and baked beans are easily made with little effort. Try some of these recipes this week and I assure you’ll be making them again and again!

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes.
Instant Pot Baked Potatoes. Photo credit: iFood Real.

Fork tender Instant Pot Baked Potatoes come out perfectly fluffy in half the time it takes in the oven. Use any type or size of potato!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

Instant Pot Black Beans (No Soak)

Instant Pot Black Beans.
Instant Pot Black Beans (No Soak). Photo credit: iFood Real.

Easy, foolproof and perfect every time Instant Pot Black Beans with only 2 ingredients and in 30ish minutes.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Black Beans (No Soak)

Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Cilantro Lime Quinoa.
Cilantro Lime Quinoa. Photo credit: Veggies Save The Day.

Give quinoa a flavor boost with this easy Cilantro Lime Quinoa recipe. It only requires 5 ingredients and can be prepared on the stove or in an Instant Pot.
Get the Recipe: Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Instant Pot Baked Beans

Instant Pot Black Beans.
Instant Pot Baked Beans. Photo credit: iFood Real.

Instant Pot Baked Beans with dried beans, bacon and bell pepper are cooked in smoky maple syrup sauce. No pre-soaking or cooking for hours.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Baked Beans

Instant Pot Corn On The Cob

Instant Pot Corn On The Cob.
Instant Pot Corn On The Cob. Photo credit: iFood Real.

Once you try Instant Pot Corn on the Cob, you will never boil it on the stove again! Perfectly juicy, sweet corn in 10 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Corn On The Cob

Instant Pot Spanish Rice

Instant Pot Spanish Rice.
Instant Pot Spanish Rice. Photo credit: The Almond Eater.

This Instant Pot Spanish Rice is incredibly flavorful, made using broth, tomato sauce and spices and is ready in just 25 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Spanish Rice

Instant Pot Barley

Instant Pot Barley.
Instant Pot Barley. Photo credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

If you are wondering how to make barley in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, you are in the right place. This method for cooking barley in an Instant Pot
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Barley

Easy Instant Pot Baked Potato Recipe

Easy Instant Pot Baked Potato Recipe.
Easy Instant Pot Baked Potato Recipe. Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

This instant pot baked potato recipe is the easiest way to bake potatoes – just add potatoes and water to your instant pot and cook!
Get the Recipe: Easy Instant Pot Baked Potato Recipe

Instant Pot Bbq Baked Beans Recipe

Instant Pot Bbq Baked Beans Recipe.
Instant Pot Bbq Baked Beans Recipe. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

Instant Pot BBQ Baked Beans are loaded with smokey, sweet, and savory flavors. The pressure cooker really seals the flavor into each bite!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Bbq Baked Beans Recipe

Instant Pot Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Two plates of macaroni and cheese on a white background.
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese: xoxoBella.

This is an easy Instant Pot pasta recipe that the whole family will LOVE and this mac and cheese recipe is always a hit. Don’t worry about making too much, because this macaroni Instant Pot recipe is terrific as leftovers the next day.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Instant Pot Broccoli

A plate of broccoli with sesame seeds and sesame oil.
Instant Pot Broccoli. Photo credit: So Yummy Recipes.

If you want to make an easy, yet tasty side dish tonight, turn to your instant pot! This has a yummy seasoning blend over top to take broccoli from bland to amazing in just a few minutes.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Broccoli

Instant Pot Black Rice Recipe (Forbidden Black Rice)

Instant Pot Black Rice Recipe.
Instant Pot Black Rice Recipe (Forbidden Black Rice). Photo credit: Foolproof Living.

Learn how to cook black rice in Instant pot w/ this easy recipe. High in antioxidants & nutrient-packed, this nutty whole grain is delicious.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Black Rice Recipe (Forbidden Black Rice)

Instant Pot Potatoes

Instant Pot Potatoes.
Instant Pot Potatoes. Photo credit: iFood Real.

Tender Instant Pot Potatoes are easy to make using any kind of potato and seasoned any way you like. A quick simple side dish everyone loves!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Potatoes

Pressure Cooker Quinoa (Instant Pot Method)

Pressure Cooker Quinoa.
Pressure Cooker Quinoa (Instant Pot Method). Photo credit: Foolproof Living.

Learn how to cook Instant Pot Quinoa perfectly in 1 minute pressure cooking cycle. With my foolproof tips cooking quinoa in a pressure cooker is a breeze.
Get the Recipe: Pressure Cooker Quinoa (Instant Pot Method)

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (No Draining)

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (No Draining). Photo credit: iFood Real.

Creamy, fluffy and buttery Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes made in one pot, no dicing, no draining and hassle free thanks to pressure cooker.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (No Draining)

Simple Sweet Potato Risotto In The Instant Pot

Simple Sweet Potato Risotto In The Instant Pot.
Simple Sweet Potato Risotto In The Instant Pot. Photo credit: That Instapot Paige.

What goes well with Sweet Potato Risotto?
Get the Recipe: Simple Sweet Potato Risotto In The Instant Pot

Instant Pot Broccoli

Instant Pot Broccoli.
Instant Pot Broccoli. Photo credit: The Almond Eater.

This Instant Pot Broccoli is ready to eat in less than 10 minutes and the results are perfect with this easy pressure cooker method.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Broccoli

Instant Pot Carrots

Instant Pot Carrots.
Instant Pot Carrots. Photo credit: The Almond Eater.

Instant Pot Carrots are garnished with fresh herbs and a buttery glaze to add a pop of healthy color to your weeknight dinner or holiday menu.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Carrots

Instant Pot Potatoes

Instant Pot Potatoes.
Instant Pot Potatoes. Photo credit: The Almond Eater.

Enjoy these 20-minute Instant Pot Potatoes whenever you need an upgraded potato side dish for dinners, potlucks, and holidays.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Potatoes

Instant Pot Wild Rice Recipe

Instant Pot Wild Rice Recipe.
Instant Pot Wild Rice Recipe. Photo credit: Foolproof Living.

Learn how to cook Instant Pot Wild Rice and Wild Rice Blend quicker with the perfect wild rice water ratio and cooking time for a healthy bowl of wild rice.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Wild Rice Recipe

Instant Pot Beets

Instant Pot Beets.
Instant Pot Beets. Photo credit: iFood Real.

Learn How to Cook Beets in the Instant Pot in 30 minutes which is much faster than any other method! Easy peel, fork-tender beets every time!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Beets

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