Your Instant Pot is fab at whipping up chicken, taco filling and meatballs galore. You can even use it to make dessert. So here’s a brilliant idea: make your entire meal in the gadget, including the side dishes. Here, 23 impressive sides that’ll totally steal the show (and convince you that the Instant Pot deserves a permanent place on your kitchen counter).
23 Instant Pot Side Dishes that Steal the Show
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Published Apr 30, 2018
Two Peas & Their Pod
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
Taco night, we hear you calling.
Instant Pot Eats
Instant Pot Corn On The Cob With Cajun Butter And Lime
We’re never boiling it again.
365 Days of Crockpot
Instant Pot Broccoli Mac And Cheese
The fastest way to get your kids to eat their veggies.
Cooking with Curls
Instant Pot Steamed Asparagus
Psst: It’s OK to use a steaming basket in the Instant Pot.
Joanie Simon
Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
Just as rich and creamy as the ones you make the hard way.
Yummy Mummy Kitchen
Instant Pot Risotto With Peas And Artichokes
Pretty much the opposite of standing over the stove for hours.
Simply Happy Foodie
Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
No need to soak them first.
Every Day Maven
Instant Pot Hummus
So brilliant, we want to jump for joy (then make it three times).
A Pinch of Yum
Instant Pot Minestrone Soup
Hey, good looking.
Clean Eats and Treats
Instant Pot Quinoa
Sometimes, simple is best.
Instant Pot
Brussels Sprouts With Balsamic And Bacon
Bring on the crispy perfection.
Living Locurto
Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup
Pretty much the greatest thing since sliced bread.
Full of Plants
Instant Pot Cauliflower Tikka Masala
We always have room on the table for our favorite veggie.
Instant Pot Eats
Instant Pot Vegetables En Papillote
Soo fancy.
Platings and Parings
Instant Pot Split Pea Dal
Quick pickled onion takes this veggie side over the top.
Center Cut Cook
Instant Pot Easy Mac And Cheese
We can find room in our hearts (and our stomachs) for a second mac and cheese recipe.
Little Spice Jar
20 Minute Garlic Herb Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
It’s easy to double or triple the batch for parties.
Instant Pot Eats
10-minute Zucchini Noodles With Garlic, Lemon & Parmesan
Easy-breezy.
The Typical Mom
Instant Pot Grits
May we suggest pairing this dish with grilled shrimp?
Nom Nom Paleo
Instant Pot Beets
Finally, an easy way to prepare them.
Running to the Kitchen
Instant Pot Tomato White Beans
Bonus points if you serve it over fresh sourdough toast.
Heather Likes Food
Instant Pot Broccoli And Four Cheese Soup
Comfort in a bowl.
A Pinch of Healthy
Sweet Potatoes In The Instant Pot
Best of all, you only need two ingredients.
