25 Instant Pot Dump And Start Recipes {That You’ll Actually Love}

The Instant Pot is soooooo versatile and so easy to use, you can use it to cook virtually anything.

But for me, making easy recipes in no time at all, that the entire family will love, is when the Instant Pot really comes into its own.

Even better is the fact that you can cook Instant Pot Dump recipes. Basically, you dump everything into the Instant Pot, press start and let the magic pot do its thing. #winningatcooking.

Great for our busy lives, quick, weeknight suppers, effortless cooking and entertaining, meal prep and meal planning, freezer meals and more right?

Please don’t miss the Instant Pot Meal Prep and Meal Plan ideas further down the post.

This roundup contains 25 tried and tested Instant Pot Dump recipes that cater to a wide range of dietary considerations (including vegan, paleo, keto and weight watchers) there really is something for everyone.

To make this easy Instant Pot Dump recipe post even easier, I’ve divided it into categories so you can quickly find what you’re looking for:

1. Dump and Start Recipe Materials
2. Breakfast
3. Soups
4. Mains
5. Sides
6. Marinades
7. Desserts

Foodies, you will want to bookmark this page because this list is perfect for those of you who want super easy Instant Pot Dump Recipes.

Instant Pot Dump Recipes Materials

Pressure Cooker Dump Recipes

Instant Pot Dump Recipes – Breakfast

Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole.  {Gluten-free, Low-carb, Keto}.

You have just found the easiest Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole Recipe, guaranteed to be loved by the whole family. It requires no effort and packed full of everyday breakfast staples.

Instant Pot Chocolate Oatmeal. {Vegan, Gluten-free}.

This easy Instant Pot Oatmeal with Chocolate recipe will produce glorious, chocolate-y oatmeal that is perfect for breakfast all year round.

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats. {Vegan, Gluten-free}.

Want a bowl of warm, comforting, and creamy steel cut oats? Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats are the perfect answer to your cravings. Set up the night before for easy overnight oats.

Instant Pot Breakfast Polenta. {Vegan, Gluten-free}.

This rich creamy polenta porridge topped with maple syrup and chopped nuts is just the thing to warm you up on chilly winter mornings.

Instant Pot Dump Recipes – Soups

Instant Pot Moroccan Split Pea Soup. {Vegan, Gluten-free}.

Instant Pot Split Pea Soup is hearty, satisfying and full of bold Moroccan flavours.

Instant Pot Vegetable Soup. {Vegan, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Low Carb}.

Instant Pot Detox Soup is a healthy vegetable soup that is full of beautiful colour and flavour! This is a quick and easy soup that is both nourishing and satisfying.

African Pepper Soup. {Gluten-free, Paleo, Keto}.

This African Pepper Soup is THE soup to feed a crowd. You can easily quadruple the recipe, just cook ahead of time and warm up as guests arrive.

Chicken Pot Pie Soup via Sustainable Cooks.

A healthy and comforting Chicken Pot Pie Soup that is easy to make in the crockpot or Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Dump Recipes – Mains

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken. {Gluten-free, Paleo, Keto}.

You get the recipe for both spicy shredded chicken and plain shredded chicken so you can make the best shredded chicken recipe for you. This Instant Pot Shredded Chicken recipe is perfect for meal prep and an ideal make-ahead meal solution.

Instant Pot Garlic Butter Spaghetti.

This Instant Pot Cheesy Garlic Butter Spaghetti is made with just 8 everyday pantry essentials, this is a true dump and start recipe that is super satisfying and super delicious.

Dump And Start Instant Pot Creamy Bacon Pasta.

Instant Pot Bacon Pasta is the ultimate comfort food. This is a one pot, dump and start recipe that is ready to serve in just minutes. Rich, creamy and full of bacon goodness, this family-friendly dish makes a perfect easy weeknight meal.

Instant Pot Ramen With Mushrooms. {Vegan}.

This recipe for Instant Pot Ramen is super easy, healthy and full of great umami flavour! With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy delicious Ramen noodles whenever the craving strikes.

Instant Pot Venison Stew. {Gluten-free, Paleo}.

This easy comforting Instant Pot Venison Stew requires minimal prep. Come find out the secret ingredient in this rich Venison Stew with a Recipe video!!

Instant Pot Beef Stew. {Gluten-free}.

Are you a fellow Instant Pot lover? Then I have got you this warming, hearty and easy Instant Pot Beef Stew. It is quick to whip up, needs only 10 ingredients and can be eaten by itself or with some warm crusty bread.

Instant Pot Black Eyes Peas Curry Via Healthier Steps. {Vegan, Gluten-Free}.

This is easy to prepare Black Eyed Peas Curry Recipe that is so simple yet flavorful. It melts in your mouth with the warming spices and it is very hearty, perfect to serve on a chilly night.

Keto Instant Pot Crack Chicken Via The Keto Queens.

Rich, creamy, and full of flavor, this Keto Instant Pot Crack Chicken Recipe is sure to be a favorite family dinner.

Instant Pot Dump Recipes – Sides

Instant Pot Mexican Rice. {Vegan, Gluten-free}.

This Instant Pot Mexican Rice is super easy to make, full of flavour and is the perfect side for your favourite Mexican meal.

Instant Pot Rice. {Vegan, Gluten-free}.

This recipe shows you how to make perfect Instant Pot White Rice every single time.

Instant Pot Brown Rice. {Vegan, Gluten-free}.

Here is how to make the perfect Instant Pot Brown Rice with only 3 ingredients and less than 30 mins. It is easy, aromatic and fail-safe.

Instant Pot Quinoa. {Vegan, Gluten-free}.

This post shows you how 2 ways to cook pressure cooker quinoa that produces perfect failproof quinoa every single time.  Cook once and use it as meal prep quinoa for soups, curries, salads and more all week long.

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes. {Vegan, Gluten-free}.

Learn how to make PERFECT fluffy Instant Pot Baked Potatoes in this post!! You will love how easy it is to make potatoes in your Instant Pot in just a few mins.

Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes. {Vegan, Gluten-free, Paleo}.

Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes (yams) are incredibly easy to make with only 2 ingredients and less than 30 mins. They make a great side or main course and can easily be turned into dessert.

Instant Pot Broccoli. {Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Keto, Paleo, Whole30, Vegan}.

This Instant Pot Broccoli recipe that takes no time at all and produces gorgeous green steamed broccoli.

Instant Pot Black Beans. {Vegan, Gluten-free}.

Find out how to make creamy black beans are easy in your pressure cooker and absolutely no soaking is required.

Marinades

7 Freezable Instant Pot Chicken Breast Marinades.

You have landed on 7 of the best ever chicken marinades recipes. Enjoy these versatile chicken breast marinades on the grill or in the oven, Instant Pot or slow cooker – no matter how you prepare them, the resulting chicken is bursting with flavour.

Instant Pot Dump Recipes – Desserts

Instant Pot Baked Apples. {Vegan, Gluten-free}.

Looking for a healthy treat. Well, you have found it. These Instant Pot Baked Apples comes together with 5 mins of cook time and 4 pantry staple ingredients.

Instant Pot Rice Pudding. {Vegan, Gluten-free}.

Instant Pot Arroz Con Leche is a quick and easy way to indulge in a traditional sweet treat.

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Healthy Pressure Cooker Recipes Meal Prep Solutions

In my opinion, meal prep is essential to eating healthy. Having healthy, ready to eat meals available when you need them is the key to avoiding making impulsive choices that you will regret later. Meal prep takes the guesswork out of healthy eating, and using the Instant Pot helps makes meal prep even easier and take less time.

And what makes it even better is that in the Instant Pot, you can cook foods from frozen without having to thaw them first.

This means you can prepare any of the delicious healthy Instant Pot Recipes in this collection and simply store in the freezer until you’re ready to cook. Imagine preparing a few days or even a week’s worth of meals in advance, knowing you can let the Instant Pot do the work on those hectic weekdays.

Meal Prep Storage Solutions

There are many different storage options available, but these are the ones I come back to again and again and work best for all my meal prep needs.

• Glass Meal Prep Containers with 1 and 2 Compartments – Having 2 compartments is perfect for those build-it-yourself lunchbox ideas, or when you prefer to keep flavourful items separate. And single compartment containers are just the thing for making up meal prep bowls. These glass meal prep containers are freezable, microwavable, and dishwasher safe.
• Reusable sauce cups with lids – to keep your food from getting soggy, it is important to store salad dressings and salsa, etc. separate from the other food until mealtime. The 1-ounce size will right inside the larger glass containers.
• Reusable Utensils– there are lots of cute, packable reusable utensil sets to choose from. Some even come tucked inside a cloth napkin.
• Reusable Water Bottle – stay hydrated and healthy with these fun portable water bottles.
• Insulated Lunch Bag – pack up your glass container, utensils and water bottle in this insulated and easy to carry bag and head out the door!

Meal Planning with the Instant Pot

Meal planning with the Instant Pot is a total game changer. I looooooove how it helps make my life simpler by eliminating the guesswork and stress of on-the-fly decision making. Plus it saves me time both in the kitchen and when I’m out shopping, since I know exactly what I need to buy ahead of time.

Free Instant Pot Meal Plan Printables

Click below to sign up for my Instant Pot newsletter and get my monthly Instant Pot meal plans delivered right to your inbox. When you do, you can download the free weekly meal planner and grocery shopping list printables. Soooooo handy!

If you are already signed up to receive the newsletter you can still download the printables (and don’t worry, your email will not be duplicated).

Monthly Instant Pot Meal Plan

Whether you are a meal planning pro or have yet to give it a try, you have to check out my Instant Pot Meal Plan which includes a full month of Instant Pot main dishes, plus super tasty breakfast, sides and desserts options.

And sign up to download the free printable versions of the monthly meal plan, a weekly meal planner worksheet and reusable grocery shopping list. So handy!

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I hope you love working your way through this list of tantalizing and tasty Instant Pot Dump recipes as much as I did. And please do let me know which one is your favourite.

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