Spring Instant Pot Recipes
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if, at the end of the long day, dinner cooked itself? In a way, you can by using your Instant Pot.
If you want to get dinner on the table fast you need easy spring instant pot recipes!
After a full day of working, homeschooling, and running around nothing beats a fresh hot homemade meal that I didn’t spend slaving in the kitchen cooking.
One thing I love about my Instant Pot is that it makes me feel like a superwoman to have dinner cooking while I do other things such as catching up on paperwork or connecting with my kids.
But the only way that happens is with a little prep work called meal planning.
After that, it is a matter of checking my list, getting the ingredients, and throwing them in the Instant Pot.
Why Use Instant Pot Recipes
Meal planning saves me so much time once I gather all the recipes together.
One thing about using the Instant Pot is that you need to use recipes designed for the Instant Pot because those recipes will walk you through the settings to use.
Those recipes will also include information you need, such as the time to come to pressure and what release you need to use.
If you aren’t sure of the term, check your Instant Pot Manual or the official website for clarification.
And to save YOU time, I am sharing the list of great Instant Pot recipes filled with fresh spring flavor below with you. ♥
Free Meal Planning Sheets
As I was gathering my recipes from around the web, I wanted something to jot them down on. I created these meal planning sheets. Just sign up below to grab your own copy.
After you get your meal planning sheets, print them off. As you go through the list of spring Instant Pot recipes, take note of any you think would fit your family.
If you find meal planning overwhelming, check out my Quick and Easy Meal Planning Bundle.
Instant Pot Safety & Set-Up:
I love my Instant Pot because it is great for dumping all the ingredients in the Instant Pot. It allows me to walk away and do other things such as homeschool my kids, work on some tasks around the house or you know, go have a shower!
If you have kids who like to cook or you want to teach them to cook, I highly recommend investing in this Instant Pot Safety and recipes course.
Is your Instant Pot still in the box? No judgment! Check out my getting started with your Instant Pot guide and you’ll be ready to try a new recipe from below this week!
I asked for a 6-quart Instant Pot as a gift because it takes the place of a slow cooker, rice maker, yogurt maker, and steamer just to name a few.
Instant Pot Duo Mini 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Sterilizer, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Saute, Yogurt Maker, and Warmer, 3 Quart, 11 One-Touch Programs & Pot Mini Mitts
Instant Pot Duo Crisp 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer Combo with Stainless Steel Pot, Pressure Cook & Tempered Glass Lid, Stainless Steel Rim, for 5 Qt/L or 6 Qt/L ModelsInstant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Warmer & Sterilizer, Includes App With Over 800 Recipes, Stainless Steel, 3 Quart
Trust me, you’ll love your Instant Pot. The only thing I regret about getting mine is not getting it sooner. I always thought it was just a glorified slow cooker but it is SO MUCH MORE.
Choosing Spring Instant Pot Recipes
When I look for new recipes to add to our rotation, I take a few things into consideration, such as:
- How difficult is this recipe to make?
- Does it take a lot of prep work?
- How many ingredients are used?
- Are the ingredients hard to get or expensive?
- Is the recipe easy to follow?
- Would my kids be able to make this without help?
Make sure the recipes you choose fit your family’s dietary needs and budget.
How To Use The Spring Instant Pot Recipes List:
When you think of spring foods you probably picture a lot of light and airy foods.
I love mixing up a great salad using seasonal ingredients but the truth is, I need dinner on the table fast most nights.
This is why I love using my Instant Pot.
How to use this list:
- Check the list below and make note of the ones you want to try
- Create your list to try this week and using the printable planning pages make your list of ingredients.
- Take note of the ingredients you have and the ingredients you need to buy.
- Create your meal plan or add one spring instant pot recipe to your meal plan
- If your family loved the recipe, be sure to add the recipe to your master recipe list.
I really love to get my kids involved in picking new recipes because they are more likely to try a recipe they picked out.
Done For You Free Spring Meal Plans:
These are already made by others and are free. Be sure to check them out, you never know what you’ll find.
- Instant Pot March Meal Plan
- Instant Pot Meal Plan (Spring is here)
- Stress-Free Instant Pot Recipes For Spring
The following are not Instant Pot meal plans but are great for spring.
- SchoolhouseTeachers.com Free Meal Plans choose Spring Months.
- Confessions from Homeschool Mom Meal Plans
Best Seller Instant Pot Recipe Books
Do you prefer to flip through books looking for your new favorite recipe?
Here are Amazon’s current Best Seller Instant Pot Recipe books.
The Complete Instant Pot Cookbook With Healthy Recipes For Beginners: 800 Days of Basic Electric Pressure Cooker Meals Quick and EasyThe Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook: Easy Recipes for Fast & Healthy MealsThe Complete Instant Pot Cookbook : Easy & Healthy 1001 Step-By-Step Instant Pot Recipes for Beginners and Advanced UsersThe Lighter Step-By-Step Instant Pot Cookbook: Easy Recipes for a Slimmer, Healthier You―With Photographs of Every Step (Step-by-Step Instant Pot Cookbooks)Instant Pot Fast & Easy: 100 Simple and Delicious Recipes for Your Instant Pot
Many of these instant pot books are available on Kindle or read them on your computer or mobile device using the FREE Kindle Reading App from Amazon!
Spring Instant Pot Recipes
I love a good pot roast. In this recipe, she walks you through the type of roast to buy and includes lots of great veggies!
For sandwich lovers! Use your Instant Pot to cook up the filling.
Lettuce wraps are my new best friend.
I love how fresh and spring-like they give food. This recipe has a two-step process, first, you make the wheat berries and then you make the meal.
With only 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is great for busy moms.
This colorful dish just screams spring. Filled with nutritious veggies such as black beans, corn, and avocado and topped a lime-garlic marinade. Don’t worry, this recipe includes the instructions to make Quinoa in your Instant Pot as well as the recipe.
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas Recipe - An Easy Family Dinner
The great thing about this recipe is it includes instructions for Instant Pot, Slow-cooker or stovetop.
This recipe has a two-step process, your Instant Pot gets you the shreddable chicken in just 15 minutes, and the sauce that remains in the pot is used for the topping.
Use your stovetop for the sauce. Stuff and roll and bake. The recipe card says 10 minutes prep with 30 minutes of cooking.
This definitely fits the bill with only 10-minute prep and 30 total cooking time.
The step by step instructions and photos make this perfect for teens who want to work on following directions. Please note: In order to make this spring instant pot recipe, you will need a 6 cup bundt pan that fits inside your Instant Pot and the trivet that came with it.
Copycat recipes are one of my favorites to try at home. It’s the combination of the challenge of getting it as close to the original as possible while being affordable.
This recipe keeps it easy using store-bought gnocchi and uses healthy veggies such as carrots, onions, spinach, and onions just to name a few.
This recipe is kid friendly and perfect for leftovers.
It combines pasta with bacon, chicken, spinach and a homemade Alfredo sauce. While I’ve never attempted to make my own Alfredo sauce this recipe certainly tempts me to try it out!
One look at the recipe list and I almost passed it over but she warns you by saying ”Don’t be intimidated by the seemingly long ingredient list! Most are basic spices or kitchen essentials you might already have on hand. “
You’ll want to allow time to let the beef marinate. Do that over night and it is ready for your Instant Pot the next day.
I love ribs. What I hate is that they take hours slow roasting them in your oven or BBQ.
Which is why I was excited to find this Instant Pot recipe that claims they can be on my table in 40 minutes. Yes, please!
This recipe includes great tips on picking out your ribs, photos of how to cook them in your Instant Pot along with cooking instructions.
If you love take-out sweet and sour pork, you will love making this healthier version at home in as little as 30 minutes.
I love that she included a great shopping list with the recipe even though it only takes a few ingredients, most of which you probably have at home.
I’ve always wanted to try something really creative in my Instant Pot and I’ve decided cooking with Lemongrass is it!
Maybe that’s not living on the edge for you but each to their own. My point: Be brave and play with your Instant Pot!
For the Ramen lovers! Chicken, spinach, mushrooms, bacon and other yummy goodness, you'll love this one.
Not a full meal but a great side dish. I had to include it because I make these all the time in the oven and they take FOREVER!
If I can make them faster in my Instant Pot and they are crispy I’ll be thrilled.
This quick and easy Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe takes about 30 minutes, depending on how long it takes for your Instant Pot to come to pressure and seal.
This quick and easy Instant Pot Roast Beef recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Don't forget to add time for your Instant Pot to come to pressure.
More Instant Pot Recipes:
- Summer Instant Pot Recipes
- Easy Winter Instant Pot Recipes
- Fall Instant Pot Recipes
- Instant Pot Dried Beans Recipe
Get Cooking With Spring Instant Pot Recipes
Meal planning is one of those things that save me time and money once I pull all the recipes together. I hope this list has saved you time.
If you haven’t started meal planning I hope this list of spring instant pot recipes provides you with the boost you need to get started today.
Do you have a favorite spring recipe the whole family loves?
I’d love to know. Leave it below.
Teaching my kids to use the Instant Pot was the best decision ever. Instant Pot & Slow Cooker Meals Kids Can Make! is the course I recommend.
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