10+ Instant Pot Easy Recipes for Beginners

Here's a collection of easy Instant Pot recipes for beginners, that'll get you cooking like a pro in no time. These simple to make pressure cooker recipes include eggs, soups, pasta, curries and even desserts.

If you just got a brand new Instant Pot pressure cooker and are wondering where to start, you've come to the right place! This collection of easy recipes will help you comfortably begin cooking using this revolutionary appliance.

Using these simple to make recipes, you'll be able to master your Instant Pot in no time. To keep it simple, I included all recipes that can be made with easily available ingredients, without any extra accessories!

Getting Started

If your Instant Pot is still in the box, the following posts will help you take the next step:

• Beginner's Guide for Getting Started- Learn how to set up your Instant Pot. Get to know the programs, settings and buttons.
• How to Perform a Water Test- This highly recommended first step ensures that the pot is working as expected.
• Instant Pot Terminology & Frequently asked Questions- Common acronyms that are often used in recipes. This article also includes answers to the most common questions.

Expanding your Instant Pot Cooking Skills

If you're comfortable with the pot and want to explore more, you'll enjoy the following:

• Useful Accessories to up your Instant Pot Game- This article helps you take your Instant Pot cooking to another level with the help of few accessories.
• 185+ Tried & Tested Instant Pot Recipes- Easy and delicious recipes for all courses, including eggs, soup, pasta, vegetarian, chicken, desserts and more.

Now let's get started with these easy to follow beginner recipes for your Instant Pot:

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs (5-5-5 method)

Here's an easy and fail proof recipe to make perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs in a pressure cooker!  The popular 5-5-5 method works like a charm every single time and makes for some real-easy-to-peel boiled eggs.

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Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

Enjoy a bowl of soft and creamy steel cut oats with this easy dump-and-start Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats recipe! Just add ingredients & press start!

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Instant Pot Rice - Basmati & Jasmine

Here's a fail-proof recipe to make perfect Instant Pot rice.  Using this easy to remember recipe, you can enjoy light and fluffy Basmati or Jasmine rice in just a little over 30 minutes! 

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Instant Pot Brown Rice (Basmati & Jasmine)

Learn how to perfect Instant Pot Brown Rice in this simple, informative guide that teaches you how to make soft and fluffy long-grain brown rice every time.

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Instant Pot Boiled Potatoes

Easy Instant Pot Boiled Potatoes is a simple technique that will produce fork-tender russet, gold, red or baby potatoes every time!

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Instant Pot Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)

This recipe for Instant Pot Chickpeas (Garbanzo beans), shows you how easy it is to cook dried chickpeas in an Instant Pot, or any pressure cooker.  It's a low-sodium and cheaper alternative to canned chickpeas for sure!

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Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta

This Creamy Mushroom Pasta is a fast and filling vegetarian meal featuring crispy mushrooms tossed with creamy penne pasta and peas.

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Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein

Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein, an easy one-pot dump & start recipe for a popular Chinese takeout. Noodles, chicken & vegetables tossed in a sweet and savory sauce in 30 mins!

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Easy Instant Pot Minestrone Soup

An Easy Minestrone Soup recipe that's a vegetarian classic with the right balance of vegetables, beans, tomatoes and whole grain pasta.

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup features tender chicken, tomatoes, beans and corn in an earthy, zesty broth ready in under 30 minutes!

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Dal Palak / Spinach Dal in Instant Pot

This Dal Palak recipe is a blend of split lentils and baby spinach quickly prepared in the Instant Pot then tempered with sweet ghee and warm Indian spices.

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Chicken Korma- Instant Pot | Stove

Chicken Korma, a mildly spiced Indian Chicken curry made by simmering chicken with floral Indian spices and creamy coconut milk. It's an easy one-pot meal with cumin rice cooked right alongside, ready in 30-minutes!

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Instant Pot Thai Green Curry with Tofu

This slightly sweet and mildly spicy recipe for Instant Pot Thai Green Curry with Tofu beats take-out any day! It's a delicious vegan curry that comes together in less than 30 minutes, and is completely customizable.

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Kheer- Indian Rice Pudding (Instant Pot)

This creamy Indian rice pudding, Kheer, transforms rice, milk and sugar into a delicious, comforting treat infused with aromatic cardamom.

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You might also enjoy these Instant Pot Recipe Collections:

• Thanksgiving Vegetarian Side Dishes
• Instant Pot Indian Vegetarian Recipes
• Pasta recipes made in the Instant Pot
• Instant Pot Soup Recipes
• Easy Instant Pot Lentil Recipes
• Instant Pot Bean Recipes
• Easy Instant Pot Rice Recipes

I hope you found this collection useful. If you have any questions about the recipes, or there's a particular recipe you're looking for, simply comment below and let me know. Happy Instant Potting!

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