Thanksgiving is almost here! If you have vegetarian guests and are wondering what to serve them, I have some ideas for you! Here are 20+ Vegan and Vegetarian Instant Pot Thanksgiving Recipe ideas that will get your guests excited for the special meal.
It can be hard to decide what to serve your vegetarian or gluten-free family or friends. Don’t worry. Here is a great list to get you started with some ideas. Different ideas for appetizers, sides, soups, mains, and desserts are all made in the instant pot.
What are you planning to make? I hope you find some inspiration here. If you make any recipe from here, don’t forget to share and tag your pictures with #pipingpotcurry on your favorite social media. I would love to see and share your pictures!
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Instant Pot Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Garlic & Herb Carrots
Garlic & Herb Carrots, sautéed with lots of butter, garlic, and herbs, make a perfect Thanksgiving side dish!
Green Beans with Garlic & Lemon
These perfectly steamed Instant Pot Green Beans have a fresh, crunchy texture and are so easy to make! Sauté in butter and garlic, then drizzle with lemon juice, and they are a perfect veggie side dish for Thanksgiving.
Bombay Potatoes
It’s not a traditional Thanksgiving dish, but an amazing vegetarian-friendly potato dish. Many readers have loved this and it is sure to be a hit for all potato lovers!
Cranberry Chutney
This Cranberry Chutney is sweet, spicy, and tangy all at once. It is like a flavor burst in your mouth, with the cranberries, apples, orange juice, and spices. A perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal!
Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad
Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad is a light and refreshing salad made with orzo pasta, grape tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil. This easy salad is quick to make and a great, vibrant addition to your Thanksgiving table!
Couscous
This Instant Pot Couscous is light, fluffy, and delicately flavored, making it a lovely side dish on the Thanksgiving table. It pairs beautifully with hearty mains and comes together in just minutes.
Mushroom Brown Rice Pilaf
Easy & Delicious Brown Rice and Mushroom Pilaf is a flavorful one-pot dish with just five main ingredients. It is perfect to enjoy as a side dish for your next get-together!
Curried Mashed Pumpkin
This Indian Pumpkin Curry (Kaddu ka Bharta) comes together in under 30 minutes and has sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy flavors. It makes an excellent low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes for your Thanksgiving table.
Quinoa & Vegetable Pilaf
This Instant Pot Quinoa Pilaf is a quick, one-pot dish loaded with warm spices and colorful veggies, perfect for busy holiday cooking. It’s a satisfying, wholesome side that brings variety and texture to your Thanksgiving table.
Wild Rice Salad
It is quick and easy to cook wild rice in the instant pot and make this wild rice salad. It is a wonderful salad for your Thanksgiving dinner!
Here is a collection of 25+ easy instant pot side dish recipes you might enjoy!
Soups
Butternut Squash Soup
This Vegan Thai Curried Butternut Squash Soup made in the Instant Pot is rich, comforting, and full of fragrant Thai spices. It works beautifully as a warm starter or side for your Thanksgiving spread.
Mushroom Wild Rice Soup
Hearty wild rice blends beautifully with mushrooms, carrots, celery, and kale in a creamy, rich soup base made in the Instant Pot. This easy mushroom wild rice soup is perfect for gatherings — comforting, flavorful, and easy to serve.
Curried Pumpkin Soup
You will love this lush, creamy, curried pumpkin soup. This flavorful soup, prepared with coconut milk and spices, is perfect for your Thanksgiving dinner!
Roasted Red Pepper Carrot Soup
Sweet roasted carrots and vibrant bell peppers are blended into a smooth, velvety soup with deep, bold flavors and warm spices. This Roasted Carrot & Bell Pepper Soup is easy to prepare and makes a stunning, comforting starter or side for any special occasion.
Minestrone Soup
This Instant Pot Minestrone Soup is a hearty, easy one-pot meal filled with veggies, beans, and pasta in a rich, flavorful broth. It’s vegetarian-friendly and can be made vegan or gluten-free—perfect for a cozy dinner or prepping ahead for Thanksgiving dinner!
Vegan Cauliflower soup
This vegan & gluten-free Turmeric Cauliflower soup is so easy to make, and the result is creamy, satisfying goodness you will not want to stop eating!
Mains
Fajita Pasta
This Vegetarian Fajita Pasta brings bold Tex-Mex flavors to your Thanksgiving table—colorful bell peppers, onions, and seasoned veggies tossed with pasta in a creamy sauce. It’s a festive, veggie-filled dish that fits beautifully into a vegetarian holiday spread.
Spinach Artichoke Lasagna
This Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Lasagna layers creamy cheese, spinach, and marinated artichokes for a rich, comforting vegetarian main dish. Ideal for Thanksgiving, it’s impressive enough for company yet easy to prepare ahead.
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
This Instant Pot Mushroom Pasta has rich, savory flavor with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and a creamy sauce, all made in one pot for stress-free cooking. It’s a comforting vegetarian main that’s perfect for a cozy holiday dinner.
Desserts
Banana Bread Pudding
Enjoy this warm, gooey Banana Bread Pudding made with ripe bananas, cinnamon, and raisins. It’s an easy, comforting bake that works beautifully for breakfast, brunch, or as a Thanksgiving dessert topped with ice cream.
Orange Semolina Cake
This eggless Semolina Orange Cake is light, fragrant, and infused with bright citrus flavor. Easy to make and beautifully moist, it’s a lovely dessert to serve during the holidays or any special gathering.
Berry Bread Pudding
This easy Berry Bread Pudding is the best dessert to satisfy those sweet cravings. It is creamy, decadent, and so easy to make. Perfect for serving the family or for entertaining!
Coconut Pumpkin Halwa
This Coconut Pumpkin Halwa is rich and aromatic, blending pumpkin cubes, desiccated coconut, nuts, and ghee into a deeply flavored dessert. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a comforting choice for any special occasion.
More Vegetarian Thanksgiving Inspiration
Here are some more vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes that are not made in the instant pot.
Your recipes look so delicious, Meeta! I am excited to try making it. ?
Thank you Jennifer. Would love to hear if you try any of the recipes 🙂