Thanksgiving is almost here. If you have vegetarian guests and are wondering what to serve to them, I have some ideas for you! Here are 15 Vegetarian Instant Pot Thanksgiving Recipe ideas that will get your guests excited for the special meal.
I know it can be hard to decide what to serve to your vegetarian or gluten free family or friends. Don’t worry, here is a great list to get you started with some ideas. There are some different ideas for appetizers, sides, soups, mains and desserts, 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!
Snacks & Appetizers
Bombay potatoes
Not a traditional Thanksgiving dish, but a super vegetarian friendly potato dish. This has been loved by many readers, and is sure to be a hit for all potato lovers!
Hummus
One of the healthy snack we enjoy for any occasion or get-together is hummus. It is so easy to make in the instant pot. We love to make it from dry chickpeas. Enjoy with a freshly cut veggies and dip into the goodness.
Sides
Garlic & Herb Carrots
Garlic & Herb Carrots, sautéed with lots of butter, garlic and herbs make a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving!
Couscous & Vegetable Medley
A simple and delish side dish made with Isreali Couscous and lots of colorful veggies!
Mushroom Brown Rice Pilaf
Easy & Delicious Brown Rice and Mushroom Pilaf, is a flavorful one-pot dish with just 5 main ingredients. It is perfect to enjoy as a side dish for your next get-together!
Quinoa & Vegetable Pilaf
When you want a high protein side dish, quinoa with veggies is a great choice!
Soups
Butternut Squash soup
Creamy, flavorful, healthy and vegan, is how I describe this Curried Butternut Squash Soup.
Roasted red pepper and carrot soup
This vegan and gluten free soup has deep bold flavors from roasting the red peppers and carrots.
Minestrone soup
A perfect soup with beans, loads of veggies and pasta, topped with cheese and a side of bread. It can easily be made gluten-free and vegan.
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!
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Mains
Fajita Pasta
Loaded with veggies and lots of flavor, this Vegetarian Fajita Pasta is a favorite pasta dinner. Fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, colorful bell peppers, sour cream and cheese, all the goodness in this one-pot pasta.
Spinach Artichoke Lasagna
A healthy vegetarian lasagna with lots of fresh spinach, artichokes and cheese layered between noodles. Oh so good!
Spaghetti in pesto sauce
Spaghetti tossed in pesto sauce along with sun-dried tomatoes and a drizzle of lemon juice. Make this as a one-pot dish in just 20 minutes in the Instant Pot for your thanksgiving dinner.
Desserts
Orange semolina cake
This semolina cake, so easy to make…so delicious. It is fluffy and moist with the gorgeous orange flavor. This is a egg free cake, perfect for vegetarians.
Coconut pumpkin Halwa
A delicious pumpkin pudding made with pumpkin, sugar, ghee, coconut and nuts.
Some more Vegetarian Thanksgiving Inspiration
Here are some more vegetarian thanksgiving recipes 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 🙂