Start the new year right with this healthy home cooked Vegetarian Instant Pot Meal Plan for January 2019. Main dishes for each day of the month, along with sides and desserts.
I have included lots of delicious and easy recipes for you to choose from. From soups to pasta, curries to healthy lentils & beans, there are lots of one-pot dishes to make you weekly meal planning easy!
I have also included few options for sides and desserts. There are plenty of easy veggie sides, perfect even for beginners.
Check out the latest meal plan here – Instant Pot Vegetarian Meal Plan.
January 2019 Vegetarian Meal Plan
Main Dishes
January 1
Black Eyed Peas Curry
Black Eyed Peas Curry (Lobhia Masala) made in an onion-tomato gravy, along with lots of ginger, garlic and aromatic spices.
January 2
Chana Masala
This one-pot recipe for the authentic Chana Masala, a healthy protein-rich vegan and gluten free chickpea recipe.
January 3
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A comforting Creamy Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar soup loaded with veggies and cheddar cheese.
January 4
Fajita Pasta
Delicious pasta shells with lots of fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, colorful bell peppers, sour cream and cheese, made as a one-pot dish in the Instant Pot
January 5
Dahi Vale Aloo (Potato Curry in Yogurt Sauce)
Dahi Vale Aloo is made with just two main ingredients, potatoes and yogurt, tempered with cumin seeds, ginger and flavorful spices.
January 6
Pav Bhaji
A spiced mashed vegetable curry topped with chopped onions, cilantro, lemon and enjoyed with dinner rolls.
January 7
Lentils & Rice (Mujaddara)
Lentils and rice cooked with fragrant spices & topped with caramelized onions.
January 8
Dal Makhani
Black lentils and red kidney beans cooked with lots of ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes and aromatic spices.
January 9
Beet Pilaf
A mildly flavored rice pulao with beets, green peas and aromatic spices in Instant Pot.
January 10
Cauliflower Soup
Vegan Cauliflower Soup made in less than 30 minutes, packed with healing ingredients like turmeric, cauliflower and cashews.
January 11
Paneer Butter Masala
A restaurant favorite Paneer Butter Masala, made with chunks of paneer or cottage cheese cooked in a mildly spiced tomato gravy.
January 12
Thai Green Curry with Tofu
This vegan and gluten free green curry is so creamy and perfect to enjoy over jasmine rice.
January 13
Misal Pav
Misal consists of spicy sprouts curry cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and coconut. This is topped with diced onions, lemon juice, farsan and enjoyed with dinner rolls.
January 14
Penne Pasta in Tomato Cream Sauce
Kid-Friendly one-pot penne in tomato cream sauce made in Instant Pot.
January 15
Palak Paneer
Spinach and cottage cheese curry made as a one-pot dish, super easy and delicious!
January 16
Chana Dal
Split Chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, tomato and flavorful spices, to make a vegan & gluten free comforting soup.
January 17
Couscous & Vegetable Medley
Israeli Couscous cooked with vegetables of choice in Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker. Enjoy it as a side or salad.
January 18
Rajma Masala (Red Kidney Beans Curry)
Red kidney beans cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic along with aromatic spices. Make it a meal with pot-in-pot Brown Rice.
January 19
Thai Pumpkin Red Curry
Super flavorful, Vegan, Gluten free one-pot curry made with red curry paste, coconut milk, pumpkin and other veggies.
January 20
Mutter Paneer
A North Indian favorite, Mutter Paneer in a creamy onion-tomato base.
January 21
Lentil & Vegetable Khichdi
A one-pot dish made with lentils, rice and vegetables along with simple spices and ghee.
January 22
Aloo Gobi
A healthy & delicious potato and cauliflower stir fry made in just 20 minutes. Vegan & Gluten Free.
January 23
Minestrone Soup
A perfect fall soup that is a complete meal in itself – Beans, loads of veggies and pasta, topped with cheese and a side of bread.
January 24
Spinach Dal
A comforting lentil dish with added spinach. Perfect to enjoy with rice or as a soup.
January 25
Sweet Corn Soup
This lightly spiced Indo-chinese soup is perfect for the cold weather. Vegan & gluten free.
January 26
Spinach Artichoke Lasagna
A healthy vegetarian lasagna with lots of fresh spinach, marinated artichokes and cheese layered between noodles.
January 27
Aloo Rasedar (Potato Curry)
Easy and comforting Potato Curry in Tomato Gravy made in the Instant Pot.
January 28
Bulgur Pilaf (Dalia Pulao)
A simple, healthy and delicious Bulgur or cracked wheat pilaf cooked with lots of veggies.
January 29
Dal Tadka with Basmati Rice
A simple yet flavorful yellow dal tempered with cumin, curry leaves and spices.
January 30
Roasted Red Pepper & Carrot Soup
This vegan and gluten free soup has deep bold flavors from roasting the red peppers and carrots.
January 31
Spaghetti in Pesto Sauce
Spaghetti tossed in pesto sauce along with sun-dried tomatoes and a drizzle of lemon juice.
Side dishes
Garlic & Herb Carrots
Steamed Broccoli
Brown Rice
Jeera (Cumin) Rice
Desserts
Rice Pudding (Kheer)
Carrot Halwa
Orange Semolina Cake
Coconut Pumpkin Halwa
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