25 Best Instant Pot Recipes Side Dishes

If you are an Instant Pot owner, you know the Instant Pot pressure cooker is amazing for delicious, tender meats, soups, stews, and even casseroles. But did you know that the Best Instant Pot Recipes are often for side dishes? We love using our Instant Pot to create delicious sides that compliment our meals and are excited to share some of our all-time favorites with you below.

25 Best Instant Pot Recipes Side Dishes

I absolutely love my Instant Pot pressure cooker and use it several times a week. If you are new to Instant Pot cooking, be sure to sign up for my Instant Pot series which walks you through everything you need to know about Instant Pot cooking.

The following best Instant Pot recipes are great for a 6 or 8 quart pressure cooker, but many can be adapted to use in the Instant Pot 3 quart, or “mini” pot. I just recently received the 3-quart pot and I love using it! I wasn’t sure I would have a use it for it but I have already used it so many times! Getting the 8 quart is next on my list.

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Instant Pot Grains Recipes

Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Gremolata from This Old Gal

Instant Pot Lemon Turkey Risotto from Recipe This

Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto with Bacon from Savory Tooth

Farro in the Instant Pot from Retro Housewife Goes Green

Easy Spanish Rice from Attainable Sustainable

5-Minute Pressure Cooker Saffron Rice from Health Starts in the Kitchen

Instant Pot Vegetable Recipes

Instant Pot Steamed Brussels Sprouts from Melanie Cooks

Mashed Potatoes from Pink

Cook Spaghetti Squash from Saving Dollars Sense

Instant Pot Roasted Potatoes from Onion Rings and Things

Instant Pot 20 Minute Jacket Potato from Recipe This

Quick Pressure Cooker Potato Salad from I Was Born to Cook

Instant Pot 2 Minute Steamed Broccoli from Recipe This

Maple Mustard Glazed Carrots from Major Hoff Takes a Wife

Sweet Potatoes from Gluten Free Pressure Cooker

Spaghetti Squash from Saving Dollars & Sense

Perfect Corn On The Cob from Ginger Casa

Garlic Butter New Potatoes from Recipe This

Instant Pot Pasta Recipes

Loaded Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe from Pressure Cook Recipes

Macaroni and Cheese in the Pressure Cooker from Life is Sweeter by Design

Instant Pot Bean Recipes

Instant Pot Pinto Beans and Bacon from Food N Service

Instant Pot Pinto Beans from Reuse Grow Enjoy

Instant Pot Baked Beans from You Brew My Tea

Instant Pot Dips & Starters

Buffalo Dip from The Holy Mess

Instant Pot Jalapeno Dip from Slap Dash Mom

We’ve shared our favorites of the best Instant Pot recipes, so now it’s time for you to plug in your electric pressure cooker and test them out. Serving these along with your favorite pot roast, chicken, or pork recipe will make your meal times easier than ever before. I’m sure you will find many you will turn to time and again to make dinner complete.

What’s your favorite Instant Pot side dish?

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Here are some handy tools to use with these side dishes.

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