The right side dishes go a long way, whether you’re cooking for a dinner party or preparing a quick weeknight meal. Side dishes ensure that your meal is well-balanced and they add taste, texture, and color to the plate.
Instant Pots are excellent for making side dishes in a jiffy. We’ve rounded up 18 of our best Instant Pot side dishes so that no matter what the occasion, dinner will be something to look forward to.
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These Instant Pot side dishes are versatile enough to be served with anything, from pork roast to stuffed peppers. Give them a try and see which one is your favorite!
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Side Dishes to Make in the Instant Pot
Instant Pot Cauliflower (Whole Head)
If you haven't tried to make a whole head of cauliflower in the Instant Pot yet, you really need to give it a try. This is one of the fastest ways to make an impressive side dish that can feed the whole family.
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Instant Pot Rice Pilaf
Instant Pot Rice Pilaf is a fast and flavorful dish made with rice, vermicelli, onions, peas, and carrots that are cooked to perfection in a tasty seasoned broth.
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Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli
Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli is one of the fastest and easiest side dishes to make for dinner. All you need is broccoli and water and you're all set.
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Instant Pot Cabbage
Instant Pot Cabbage is a quick and delicious vegetable side dish that is not only healthy but also complements a variety of main courses!
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Instant Pot Rice & Beans
Instant Pot Rice & Beans are probably one of the best things you can make in your Instant Pot. It's made with brown rice, canned black beans, a can of crushed tomatoes, and a few simple seasonings.
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Instant Pot Glazed Carrots
Instant Pot Glazed Carrots are so simple to prepare as a side dish in your electric pressure cooker. The carrots are cooked to perfection in just 3 minutes, followed by a quick sauté to coat the carrots in a delicious sweet, buttery glaze.
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Instant Pot Green Beans
These Instant Pot Green Beans take just 2 ingredients and 0 minutes cook time in the Instant Pot to be perfectly tender and ready to serve with your main dish.
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Instant Pot Baby Potatoes
These Instant Pot Baby Potatoes cook in just 5 minutes and can be crisped on saute mode then sprinkled with herbs and butter to create a superbly flavorful potato side dish.
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Instant Pot Artichokes
Instant Pot artichokes are quick to make, taking less than 15 minutes, and they are tender and perfectly steamed!
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Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
These ultra soft and silky instant pot sweet potatoes can be made in minutes. They're the perfect addition to any meal, the warm sweetness lends itself to many dinners and even desserts!
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Easy Instant Pot Cauliflower
This easy Instant Pot Cauliflower is the best way to quickly steam your cauliflower to make a perfect side dish in just minutes.
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Instant Pot Spanish Rice
This Instant Pot Spanish Rice is a fantastic side dish for both Mexican and Spanish main dishes. The rice, beans, tomatoes, and bell peppers mingle with aromatic spices to form a dish that is a treat for your taste buds.
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Instant Pot Potatoes & Carrots
Instant Pot Potatoes & Carrots are a great side dish for anything you're serving, and they can be made in just 3 minutes in the Instant Pot, cooked to perfection with just the right amount of bite left.
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Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
Corn on the Cob is ready in just 7 minutes and it's cooked to perfection, with juicy plump kernels.
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Instant Pot Asparagus
You may not have thought you could make perfectly tender and crisp asparagus in the Instant Pot, but it's actually the best way to make perfect asparagus every time.
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Instant Pot Beets
This simple method of cooking Instant Pot beets makes the perfect buttery texture with the signature sweet taste of this unique vegetable.
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Instant Pot Basmati Rice
With this recipe, you can make perfectly cooked basmati rice to go with any dish.
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Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
These Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes are deliciously addictive thinly sliced potatoes baked with a creamy cheese sauce using the pot-in-pot method.
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Why Use An Instant Pot?
The Instant Pot is one of the most useful kitchen appliances you can buy, because it drastically cuts down on the cooking time for developing flavors in soups and stews, getting tough cuts of meat tender, and even baking a cheesecake. And there are many accessories that will help you get more out of your Instant Pot.
If you don’t have one yet, check out our guide on which one to buy. Also see our guide to How to Use an Instant Pot for more information.
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Main Dishes to Serve With These
You can serve these great side dishes with just about any main dish. Here are a few options to enjoy:
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Laura is a passionate home cook and the owner of A Pressure Cooker Kitchen. She is dedicated to helping people create delicious Instant Pot meals with ease. Laura is an expert at developing recipes that can be prepared quickly and easily using a pressure cooker.
