VEGAN INSTANT POT MEAL PREP IDEAS | vegan instant pot recipes

[@patriciathomas9685]

I made the lentil potato “stoup” last night and it was/is delicious. I appreciate that the recipe had regular ingredients already in my cupboards. And, it was the first time I used my IP to its full potential and the first time I felt full since starting my WFPB lifestyle this month. I look forward to purchasing and using your cookbook! Thank you.

[@jacquelinescarboroughaiker6863]

When I grow up, have the energy and time, I'm going to get back in the kitchen. So glad I found your channel. You are comforting and inspiring. Thank you

[@RainbowPlantLife]

You are too kind, Jacqueline! Thank you. I hope you will enjoy these recipes when you're back in the kitchen.

[@annaz9168]

You have the most clever ways of cutting veggies! Such a random thing to notice, but I’m definitely going to copy how you chop carrots and onions. :)

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hey Anna! That is such a sweet comments! I am quite self-conscious about the way I chop things haha so I really appreciate it! The way I chopped the onion for the soup is definitely the easiest way to dice an onion in my experience :)

[@CielMccartney]

I love those ideas Nisha! Your videos are always so comforting to watch and the recipes definitely look yummy. I can't wait to try the mashed potato alternative and oats recipe. As for the lentils, I'm going to upgrade my routine lentils soup! I can't wait. Thank you for sharing.♥️🤗😊

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi there! So happy you like all these ideas and excited for you try them :) Let me know how they go!

[@AdoptableDogVideos]

Yay! Thank you for creating another insta pot video. Please make more of them. Can you show how to make a few curries in an instant pot?

[@RainbowPlantLife]

You're veery welcome! I will have more coming in the future :) And yes to curry as well! In the meantime, I have an Instant Pot chana masala and a pumpkin chickpea curry recipe. bit.ly/vegan-pumpkin-chickpea-curry bit.ly/vegan-chana-masala

[@lguccisynch]

More instant pot recipes please this was amazing!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Lea! Thank you for the feedback! I’ll definitely have more instant pot recipes coming! I have some more on my blog if you’re interested as well as a playlist here with a few more! www.rainbowplantlife.com/recipes/

[@livinglifemyway7349]

Nisha, that French lentil soup is fantastic! I just made it today and will do the cauliflower miso mash tomorrow. Thanks again!

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Great recipe's. I would make them in my slow cooker. I 95% of the time eat whole plants foods, eating 5% vegan junk processed foods. Kale is my favourite green vegetable but I also love sweet potatoes and vegetables in general. My favourite fruit are berries. I can eat nuts and seeds, legumes and beans and grains. Spices and herbs flavour my food.😋😋😋

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you, David! Do let me know if you try them in your slow cooker, I am curious to know how they turn out. Kale is also my favorite green veggie! Currently eating a butternut squash lentil soup flavored with lots of spices and it's so warming and delicious!

[@reva510]

I love all the fresh herbs!!! 😍 so many antioxidants !!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I LOVE adding fresh herbs to my meals! Adds so much freshness and flavor (and antioxidants, yay)!

[@nedinacarl9011]

I get so excited when I get your video notifications!! Thank you for a beautiful video and these yummy instant pot recipes, going to try this pear date oatmeal for breakfast next week. I recently tried steel cut oats and wow, so much better than regular oats!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww I appreciate your support, Nedina! Thank you so much :) I love that oatmeal recipe, it's a new favorite staple in our household, we've been making it for the last several weeks on repeat.

[@victoriaprevitt7058]

I'd love to see more meal prep videos! Great video, as always.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Victoria, thank you for the suggestion and your kind comment :)

[@Aldebaron-fp3ef]

Great video! I also love the idea of make ahead and store for the week's lunches.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi there, thanks for watching! Glad you like the video and the ideas! I am always eating leftovers haha, I love having food on hand instead of prepping/cooking every day.

[@user-fk8rb8ue5h]

I am an omnivore but I do enjoy your recipes. Gives me ideas.

[@lizcoyle4168]

Your videos are so amazing, I love watching them! I am already writing a shopping list to make that lentil potato stew, sounds right up my alley.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

you are so kind, Liz! Thank you for the sweet words! I love how hearty that lentil soup/stew is. Hope you enjoy it 😋

[@jahnvievebuseman1615]

Beautiful recipes! I love all that share, so hard to choose what to see more of. Make ahead lunch meals would be great. Thanks Nisha!💗 Also love when you share your fave food hauls.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Jahnvieve! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comment! I will definitely keep those ideas in mind :)

[@TonyaTko]

Hey, it cut off before you got a chance to garnish the oats... (or taste anything) my favorite parts 😋

[@dalelalite3031]

Hello I just subscribed. Can you imagine I have my Instant Pot on my kitchen counter for almost 2 years just because I feel so intimidated by it. I am going to make this lentil potato stew. It look delicious. Thanks for sharing you gift with us because I want to go plant based.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Dale, so wonderful to hear you are feeling inspired to start using that instant pot :) I hope this video and my other videos (or my instant pot cookbook) will help you get creative with your instant pot!

[@maxchapman1457]

Great video, Nisha! I'd love to see more of these make ahead recipe videos. Will be making the steel cut oats this weekend for sure!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you for the feedback and kind comment :) I love making steel-cut oats part of my meal prep routine too!

[@mzmidnite]

Happy New Year! So excited to see you posting videos again!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you for the wishes and for the support! Yay for new videos :) happy new year to you!

[@MrNioMoon]

You deserve more subscribers. Your work is amazing.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww thank you! You are so kind and I appreciate the support :)

[@carriem7832]

I am always putting your videos onto Facebook......down home veggie recipes...... I make veggie egg rolls and fry them in my air fryer and serve with a Panera copy peanut sauce....sooo good

[@mishti06]

Hi Nisha, im such a huge fan. You have changed my whole way of eating 🥰. Can you recommend how I could make the pear dish with a wheat free grain? I'm not sure what would work and more so how to adjust cook times. Im still learning how to use my insta pot.

[@freemankathleen]

She really needs to make guided meditations!!!! That voice ❤️

[@kerry1963qld]

Hello from your newest subscriber 👋👋👋😁 I've just ordered my instint pot and looking for vegan recipes , I'm defiantly going to try these ! Thankyou for sharing

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Kerry! Aren't you the sweetest! I hope you'll enjoy these recipes! And yay for a new instant pot! I have a whole vegan instant pot cookbook that just came out in case you need even more recipes :)

[@kerry1963qld]

RainbowPlantLife I have just ordered my copy this morning 🤗 I'm looking very forward to trying all the recipes in it .

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Kerry! Thank you so much for your support and I hope you enjoy cooking for my cookbook! I can’t wait to see what you make!

[@vivianrios6007]

We love your videos; don't stop doing them! GBY!!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

You're so sweet Vivian! I am not stopping hehe. I just posted a new one right now :)

[@loloff9932]

Lovely video! I really like the idea of cauliflower mash :)

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi there! So happy you like it. It's incredibly delicious and tastes so rich, you'd never know it's made from cauliflower 😉

[@SP-ow9jl]

Involuntarily, your voice works to me as ASMR videos do.

[@sandygrow5698]

Yummm! Your recipes are amazing! I love this video!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you so much, Sandy!

[@GreenVibesWellness]

Yesssss!!! SO yummy omg!! I really needed these recipes, I love the new style of shooting too!!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi lovely! Yay I am happy you like the recipes. Thank you for your sweet comment, glad you like the new style :)

[@brandonopal2292]

New favorite channel. I just bought an instant pot and am in love with it. Btw~Your videos are so pleasant. Professional delivery, and the background music is always chill. Instant subscribe

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Brandon! Thank you so much for your sweet comment and support! So glad you love the instant pot, I do too! Many more instant pot recipes coming soon :)

[@rachelfry8445]

Loved this! 😀 Maybe a video on a few of your favorite healthy dinner recipes.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Rachel! Ooh yes that’s a great idea! I’ve been planning to do a video on the meals I eat all the time so great suggestion :)

[@rachelfry8445]

Sounds awesome!!

[@TheTinMan3D]

Thanks! We just go an Instant Pot and are looking for great recipies...

[@RainbowPlantLife]

yay for a new instant pot!! I have a playlist with a few more instant pot recipes and some on my blog if you’re interested :) www.rainbowplantlife.com/instant-pot-recipes

[@TheTinMan3D]

@@RainbowPlantLife Thanks!!

[@edyann]

Oh I love these vegan meal prep videos! Gracias!!! ♡♡♡♡♡

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hey Edy! Thank you for your kind comment! I am so happy you like the video :)

[@ericedison9654]

Thank you for all these fantastic recipes

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thanks for stopping by Eric! Glad you like the recipes!

[@Liliana_Lili_]

I love these! plan to try them all. please make some more instant pot recipes

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Liliana! Thank you dear! Many more instant pot recipes coming soon :) and I have some more on my blog if you’re interested :) www.rainbowplantlife.com/instant-pot-recipes

[@gypsygurl]

Thank you for all the delicious recipes and also giving tips and tricks for instant pit. That was very helpful!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww you are so welcome, love! Thank you for watching and for your support! I so appreciate it!

[@MikaylaBethany]

I always love watching your videos! Such good recipes! :)

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Mikayla! You are so sweet. I am so happy you enjoy my recipes and videos!

[@ka6023]

Love these recipes! Thanks for sharing. Happened to notice yellow shirt in between several times ... 6:38

[@143summer28]

Yay! We love you & your videos! 👍

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I am so flattered :) thank you for your support!

[@jbw53191]

Very nice, well done video. I just ordered an instant pot. Thank you for your work.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Jonathan! Yay for an instant pot! Hope you’re enjoying it :) I have many more instant pot recipes on my blog and channel if you’re looking for ideas :)

[@katom1544]

Perfect 3 meals!🤭🌟 I’m officially subscribed and adding these to my meal prep ideas. Thank you!🍛🍲

[@jinxmerlotpetgrooming7366]

Love this! More instant pot vegan dinners pretty plz 😁😁😁

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Liz! So glad you like the video! And yes to more instant pot dinners!

[@cubbymombudgeting8027]

Thanks Nisha! I prefer my oats warm, this is perfect since I also prefer Steel Cut oats. Great video.

[@Channing077]

4:52 and the last step is too add some acid ✨😻🌈 That’ll certainly wake up some flavors that might otherwise lie dormant 😜

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Haha 🤣 not that kind of acid!

[@jessamclaughlin1343]

I'm going to make these this weekend. They look sooo good! Thanks for a great video :)

[@marthawiedermann2634]

Love your recipes - they look delicious!!! Thanks 😊

[@HeartDrivenTarot]

Love your videos!

[@deenakassouf6259]

Big fan of your youtube channel... bought your cookbook to support you, even though I don't usually follow recipes (use youtube videos as inspiration). I am just starting my vegan journey... Any other youtubers or vegan cookbooks you'd recommend with easy plant-forward recipes?

[@nealieanderson512]

Looks so delicious!!! Can’t wait to make!

[@lilychoate2813]

cant wait to try that lentil soup! mmmm

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Lily! Hope you like it! It’s one of my fave easy weeknight meals :)

[@angelikablossfeld5427]

These all look so great. Can you substitute apples for the pears in the oatmeal ? Also a substitute idea for vegan butter in the cauliflower mash ? Love your videos.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yes, you can definitely use apples instead. Can you have olive oil? If so, that's a good substitute. If not, maybe some tahini for richness :)

[@DiningWithTara]

I stumbled on onto your channel and absolutely love your videos! 💙

[@mltbkr]

hello...i stumble across your video and so happy i did, I see you're using the same pot i have lol nice even if it's the older model. your recipes are very simple to follow love how you did step by step. presentations are yummmy looking. i will subscribe hope to see more IP videos from you. Healthy New Year to you and all your love ones!!!!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Mary Lou! So happy you found my channel and welcome :) Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I love using my instant pot and will definitely have more recipes and videos. I have some more on my channel if you want to take a look. kzbin.info/www/bejne/naG4d6dripyelZo

[@sydneyalisonbaker]

Love your videos! I’d love to see more lunch recipes!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you Sydney! So happy you do :) I will keep that in mind, thanks for the input!

[@IamMzLiza]

YUMMY! I'M SO TRYING THAT OATMEAL!! WHAT WERE THE SPICES YOU USED? I HEARD CINNAMON, CARDAMOM, AND WHAT ELSE?

[@knittysixx5106]

Gorgeous!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you so much Nicole!

[@progotidas9208]

nice recipe. m gonna make them. 😊

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yay! Glad to hear that :)

[@faizanmckagan2827]

Nisha jee Maza agaya . Thank you !

[@mariafiorenecastelli1548]

Love your videos!!👍👍👍😘😘

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Maria! Thank you, so happy to hear that 😊

[@Daymickey]

Gonna try these asap! Thank you so much! But... Why the abrupt ending? It didn't have the typical end of video wrap up clip. It just ended. thought that it seemed strange.

[@greenlimabean]

Plz show all steps in using instant pot such as releasing steam or not for each dish.

[@Nicky-ws9lz]

Instant pot said “burn” before it started counting down even though I did everything you said. I thought 1 1/2 cups of lentils with only 3 cups of water sounded wrong ☹️ should have been 4 cups of broth and only 1 cup of lentils and it would have worked ☹️

[@brichusi]

I want to come over for dinner 😘

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hehe I am always cooking!

[@askanthonyy]

Hi Nisha! Just got an instant pot and I’m waiting on your cookbook in the mail. Super excited! I tried the oats as you make them here but with apples and they completely dissolved into the oatmeal. Is there a rule against apples in pressure cooking and that’s why you used pears or did i do something wrong? Lol

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Anthony! Yay, that makes me happy to hear! Ha there's no rule against apples - it would depend on how small you cut them and the variety (I believe a firm variety like Fuji would hold up better than say Red Delicious). But in general, the 12 minute cook time is going to soften the fruit up quite a bit so it almost melts into the oatmeal and naturally sweetens it...so you probably didn't do anything wrong!

[@YourFoodAddiction]

Ohhh wow 🤤🤤🤤😋😋

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hahaha thank you! I’m glad this video made you hungry!

[@rickt1951]

The French lentils look awesome but what happened to the french thing you tied up and put in?

[@RainbowPlantLife]

rickt1951 I just discard the bundle of herbs after pressure cooking. It infuses the whole soup with herb flavor while pressure cooking :)

[@mastermind0981]

FINALLY, somebody is appealing to my great home cook senses. I think was depressed because wanted to be vegan but was eating nasty tasteless food. Thank goodness found your delectable channel. Also, you deserve more subscribers, going to share this channel with family members.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww thank you so much! I am definitely not into eating bland, boring food lol. I am all about the flavor - I think that's one of the keys to getting non-vegans to become interested in vegan food :) Thank you for sharing my channel!

[@sharon_hart]

Could you freeze this in small bags or containers to take for lunches?

[@pvspeaks]

How do you clean the silicone liner of the IP? I have tried vinegar, baking soda etc but it still has the lingering smell of daal/lentil. 😅

[@erickex]

Are you using a 6 or 8 quart pot? I have a mini and I'm trying to correctly reduce the recipe.

[@murphyrp01]

Nice video. May I ask why you are using oils spray or olive oil in some of these. The whole oil thing appears to be a big no no for a lot of WFPB eating so wanted to get your take on it.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Randall, I try to share meals that are accessible, easy to make, and delicious and that will appeal to both vegans and non vegans alike. I do use some oil in my cooking, though I try to be mindful of how much. Oil is often very useful and sometimes necessary to achieve the right texture and taste (I.e., browning or caramelizing veggies), and I pride myself on making delicious food above anything else. I am vegan for ethical and environmental reasons, and while the health reasons are certainly important, they are secondary to the ones I mentioned above. I certainly believe that eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables whole-grains, legumes etc. is the best diet, but I am not someone who strictly adheres to a whole food plant-based diet (I love dessert too much haha). I totally understand that some people who follow a whole food plant-based diet avoid oil and I respect that. I do have some oil free recipes and will be sharing more this year. I also know that a lot of people have adapted my recipes to be oil free, either using water or vegetable broth. Hope that helps!

[@kristinegustavsen4209]

Hey, im really considering buying an instant pot, but I feel like I really cant justify it when I have an oven (with stovetop). Do you feel like there is a difference? And also, when im making stews with lentils I always have to stir in between because the lentils sink down and get stuck in the bottom. How is that avoided in the instantpot?

[@greenlimabean]

Do we really have to peel garlic? I've stopped peeling and dont notice the skin

[@sarah-lisa.lukkari]

You are beautiful inside and outside

[@RainbowPlantLife]

so very kind of you to say :) I am blushing 😊

[@HeartDrivenTarot]

She is! So much so!

[@adrianapilonieta-ji1tt]

Although I do have t veganize it. V I do not do theory of any kind

[@MJ-ib7iq]

Baby potatoes are ridiculously expensive and it’s hard to find organic ones, better off using one large russet

[@angelauk4]

Yes looks delicious but.....that’s a high fat dish with the vegan butter and oil for sautéing. It will taste great for sure but not a health dish.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Angela, yes very delicious indeed 😋 I think we all have different definitions of what is “healthy” but it is a side dish, so it’s not the bulk of what you’d eat for a meal. You can always use less oil or butter than called for in a recipe :)

[@brandijuluke5250]

Nothing's wrong with fat!

[@greenlimabean]

I always sauteed in water

[@thomashostetler1830]

I'm disappointed in the recipe since you add oil I can't have oil because of heart disease. And I try and follow vegan recipes which is what's in his title. And I've also watched a couple of your other videos and you continue to add oil even though you call them vegan

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Oils are derived from plants, seeds, and nuts and are therefore vegan! They might not be the the best ingredient for heart disease but they are vegan. I use oil where necessary to achieve a certain texture, unlock certain flavor compounds during cooking, or where needed to prevent sticking such as in the instant pot. My most important criteria in my recipes is making them taste good so they will appeal to a wide group of people. If you are interested in oil free recipes, I’d suggest searching for oil free vegan recipes and/or whole food plant based recipes.

[@LadyLuv100]

Oil is vegan. If you're on an oil free diet all you have to do is use water instead of the oil. You would need to keep an eye on it through as water can dry out when you're sautéing onions etc and then tip a little more water as required. Using oil is by far more flavourful though.