Vegetarian Instant Pot Meal Plan for a Month!

Start the new year right!  Eat healthy home-cooked meals by planning your meals with this Vegetarian Instant Pot Meal Plan. Main dishes for each day of the month, along with sides and dessert options. Follow the complete plan or mix and match to create a plan that is perfect for your family!

I wanted to start the new year by making it easy for my family to eat healthy, home-cooked meals. This meal plan can help us stay on track with our health and well-being goals. And I feel it is possible to stay on track with the help of the Instant Pot!

Importance of Meal Planning

Let’s put it out there….Meal planning is hard! However, it is also a lifesaver if done well. Here are some advantages:

• Saves time: You are not standing in front of the refrigerator every day and thinking “what to make for dinner”. Trust me…this is a significant amount of time each day.
• Grocery shopping is easier: As you have a plan for the week, you know exactly what to buy. And less wastage of groceries not used.
• Saves money: Less eating out…as you already have a plan in mind.
• You can prep ahead: You can prep some parts of the dishes planned for the week or just make them ahead.
• The most important: The whole family is eating healthy food together!

I totally understand that life happens, and we are sometimes not able to follow the meal plan exactly. But that is completely okay! Tweak the meal plan to suit your needs – strike out the days you will not be eating at home. If you miss a day, add the recipe to start of next week. Try to be as consistent as possible, and you will enjoy the benefits of meal planning.

Meal Plan

Main Dishes

Day 1 – Sunday Paneer Tikka Masala

A flavorful, aromatic curry made with marinated and grilled paneer cubes, simmered in a rich onion-tomato gravy with warm spices.

Day 2 – Monday Vegetable Masala Khichdi

A one-pot dish made with lentils, rice, and vegetables, along with simple spices and ghee.

Day 3 – Tuesday Vegetable Korma

This restaurant-style creamy vegetable korma curry is a perfect blend of vegetables with a creamy coconut-based sauce.

Day 4 – Thursday Taco Soup

This hearty soup is a dump-and-go recipe with lots of black beans, corn, peppers, and tomatoes, making it a delicious, satisfying dinner.

Day 5 – Thursday Moong Dal Fry

A quick, easy, low-calorie, and nutritious lentil soup.

Day 6 – Friday Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Spaghetti tossed in a creamy cheese sauce loaded with mushrooms, made in less than 30 minutes.

Day 7 – Saturday Thai Pumpkin Red Curry

Super flavorful, vegan, gluten-free one-pot curry made with red curry paste, coconut milk, pumpkin, and other veggies.

Day 8 – Sunday Vegetable Biryani

One-pot Vegetable Biryani made in the Instant Pot, so easy to cook with the same authentic flavors!

Day 9 – Monday Mushroom Matar Masala

Green Peas and Mushroom curry made in a creamy onion-tomato gravy.

Day 10 – Tuesday Spinach Rice

Aromatic basmati rice, with spinach and spices, makes this Spinach Rice flavorful and healthy!

Day 11 – Wednesday Brown Lentil Soup

Get cozy with this nutritious and easy-to-make vegan brown lentil soup.

Day 12 – Thursday Potato & Eggplant Curry

An easy vegan & gluten-free curry made with potatoes, eggplants, and aromatic spices.

Day 13 – Friday Fajita Pasta

Loaded with veggies and lots of flavor, this Vegetarian Fajita Pasta is our favorite pasta dinner.

Day 14 – Saturday Pav Bhaji

A spiced mashed vegetable curry topped with chopped onions, cilantro, lemon, and enjoyed with dinner rolls.

Day 15 – Sunday Rajma Masala (Kidney Beans Curry)

Red kidney beans are cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices. Make it a meal with pot-in-pot Brown Rice.

Day 16 – Monday Beet Pulao

Beet Pulao is a great way to sneak some beets into your diet. Easy, vegan & gluten-free meal perfect for busy days.

Day 17 -Tuesday Saag Aloo (Spinach & Potato Curry)

This is a simplified one-pot version of authentic Saag Aloo that takes just 30 minutes to prepare.

Day 18 – Wednesday Cream of Broccoli Soup

Healthy Cream of Broccoli soup made in the Instant Pot in less than 30 minutes.

Day 19 – Thursday Aloo Matar (Potato & Peas Curry)

This vegan and gluten-free Aloo Matar Masala is perfect for a delicious warm weeknight dinner!

Day 20 – Friday Mexican Black Beans

Packed with protein and fiber, and full of flavor, these healthy Mexican Black Beans in Instant Pot are the perfect dish to make for your family.

Day 21 – Saturday Dal Makhani (Madras Lentils)

Black lentils and red kidney beans are cooked with lots of ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices.

Day 22 – Sunday Chana Masala

This one-pot recipe is for authentic Chana Masala. A healthy, protein-rich, vegan, and gluten-free chickpea recipe.

Day 23 – Monday Black-eyed Peas & Spinach Rice

A healthy and wholesome dish, perfect for weeknight meals.

Day 24 – Tuesday Soya Chunks Curry

A flavor-filled dish made with soya chunks or meal maker cooked in a delicious Indian sauce.

Day 25 – Wednesday Spinach Artichoke Lasagna

A healthy vegetarian lasagna with lots of fresh spinach, marinated artichokes and cheese layered between noodles.

Day 26 – Thursday Aloo Beans (Potato & Beans Stir Fry)

Less than 15 minutes and a quick 4-step recipe to make this delicious Aloo Beans in the instant pot.

Day 27 – Friday Spaghetti in Pesto Sauce

Spaghetti tossed in pesto sauce along with sun-dried tomatoes and a drizzle of lemon juice.

Day 28 – Saturday Thai Green Curry

This vegan and gluten free green curry is so creamy and perfect to enjoy over jasmine rice.

Day 29 – Sunday Potato Curry (Aloo Rasedar)

Easy and comforting Potato Curry in Tomato Gravy made in the Instant Pot.

Day 30 – Monday Bulgar Pilaf

Daliya Pulao, also called Broken Wheat Pulao, is a light, nutritious one-pot meal made with broken wheat (dalia) and mixed vegetables. 

Day 31 – Tuesday Paneer Butter Masala

A restaurant favorite, Paneer Butter Masala, is made with chunks of paneer (cottage cheese) cooked in a mildly spiced tomato gravy.

Side Dishes

Steamed Cauliflower

Coconut Rice

Steamed Broccoli

Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

Cumin Rice

Desserts

Oats Kheer

Brownie (contains egg)

Orange Semolina Cake

Zarda Sweet Rice (Meethe Chawal)

Pumpkin Halwa (pudding)

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