Notes about Recipes in this book

• Breakfast enchilada casserole

  • Ntesfai on March 02, 2026

    Solid flexible recipe!

• Basic (but oh-so-delicious) Indian dal

  • Ntesfai on December 11, 2025

    This turned out okay. I think I’ll try it again to make sure it wasn’t my fault.

• Fluffy garlic mashed potatoes

  • sherri_xcf6n4 on April 11, 2026

    Doubled this recipe and it still fit in the Instantpot but releasing was slowish. So easy - doubled the potatoes but not the garlic - could have done more garlic or added garlic powder - but these potatoes were excellent and so nice to be able to cook in instantpot rather than on stove!

• Spicy sesame edamame

  • anothersarah on February 09, 2022

    So good! Wear gloves next time - had hot hands for over a day.

• Mexican-style pinto beans (Frijoles)

  • mikeyeatsstuff on May 24, 2024

    So, so good! This recipe is always on our rotation. I substitute serrano peppers for jalapeno peppers (is it just me, or are they getting milder?). I also sometimes use basil & oregano diced tomatoes instead of fire-roasted; it adds a nice depth of flavor.

  • sophia_csi5ki on March 18, 2026

    We’ve been making this for years and everyone we make it for always wants the recipe.

• Garlicky broccoli with orange zest and almonds

  • anothersarah on February 09, 2022

    Pass - came out mushy and added too much orange

• Warm tahini fingerling potato salad

  • Karen0598 on June 18, 2022

    Excellent! Husband said it’s the best potato salad he’s had.

• Sweet and spicy braised red cabbage

  • ArberaBarbera on April 22, 2026

    Quick and tasty way to prepare red cabbage. The recipe yields a big quantity! Around 1,5 kg in vegetables alone.

• The best damn ratatouille

  • Bunny55 on April 21, 2026

    She is correct this is the best damn ratatouille I have ever made. I don’t think for me it can be beaten. Process a bit long but worth it.

• Green bean salad with maple-tahini dressing

  • geezerwicket on May 15, 2024

    Really good green beans! I know many folks love cooked green beans but I usually only them roasted with olive oil, salt, and pepper, or in a stir fry. I'm definitely not fond of the overly cooked or saucy beans folks often serve on holidays, for example. But these beans were flavorful, still crisp, and a great side. My husband liked them too. We'll make them again. We omitted the mint since we don't care for the strong flavor it brings and they were still good.

• Miso mushroom risotto

  • Ajammies on April 11, 2025

    Flavor was good, mine was super salty though. I would definitely wait to add any salt until after. I used reduced sodium soy sauce.

  • Ntesfai on December 11, 2025

    This was delicious. The texture did not come out risotto like though, but the fantastic taste made up for that. I salt to taste so I cannot comment on the other users salt statement.

• Lentil shepherd's pie

  • puppyluf on August 13, 2023

    Very delicious! I'd highly suggest having all the ingredients out and ready, and to read the whole recipe before proceeding as there are multiple steps and you go through them pretty quickly. It was pretty much: saute the filling and then add the wet ingredients, drop the potatoes in there, pressure cook, make the mashed potatoes while preheating the oven, put the filling in the oven pan, and then the potatoes go on top. Then you bake it in the oven. This will be easy to make again later, now that I know the pattern. Very good, though I wish there had been a bit more mashed potatoes on top.

• Tex-Mex brown rice and lentils

  • paul_ea15v0 on May 14, 2026

    Made with canned stewed tomatoes instead of fresh and pickled jalapeños.

• Hearty tempeh chili

  • anothersarah on February 09, 2022

    Made a huge mistake adding 2 *cans* chipotle peppers instead of just 2! Was able to save it with copious amounts of yogurt. Shockingly still good.

  • immerwahr on January 13, 2026

    To me it’s a good bit too sweet. I’d skip the sugar altogether. Agreed that the quantity of the chipotles is unclear (and also note that they should be chopped, which the recipe doesn’t indicate). Still it’s fairly easy to make and a nice chili, a bit “gloppy” for my taste however.

• Lentil-walnut gyros with tzatziki

  • SenseiHeidi on December 28, 2025

    Made 27 December 2025. Made the Lentil Walnut Ragu portion of the recipe No notes as to when to add the 1 Tbsp lemon juice. This did not taste remotely like a gyro. Would I make it again? Probably not.

• Creamy dreamy cauliflower soup

  • KateS27 on February 08, 2026

    This was tasty and used up some potatoes and cauliflower that I had!! I topped it with toasted panko, parsley, and baked tofu. Creamy and good flavor!

• Red lentil almond curry

  • ywgttw on July 18, 2023

    I've made this numerous times and it's a definite win. Tastes more hearty and complex than it sounds. The almond butter makes a huge difference, I have learned to whisk it with a little sauce or water before adding so you don't end up with clumps. Really love this recipe and it blends into a nice soup too.

  • MariaSwe on February 15, 2026

    No almond butter and tomatoes so substituted almond flour and tomato paste. The flavor was nice but I didn’t really like the texture.

  • NicoleBrown on May 02, 2026

    This is so tasty! But really, anything with a can of coconut milk is especially luscious, right? Used two Serranos and kept seeds in. Heat level was great for me! My instant pot ended up malfunctioning and trying to burn the bottom of the meal. Moved it over to my stovetop to finish cooking it correctly and saved it!

• French lentil soup

  • NicoleBrown on December 15, 2025

    Delicious and hearty! Subbed a red potato as that’s what I had on hand. Used aquafaba in place of oil. Green lentils held their shape nicely. Makes a lot! Will be freezing some as a gift to my future self.

  • louie734 on March 04, 2026

    This Instant Pot lentil soup replaces stovetop simmering with the walk-away ease of the multicooker: SOLD. Even after adding the optional 1 cup water at the end, this is stew-thick, almost mounding on a spoon, with chunky-soft vegetables larger than the intact lentils, very tomatoey to the point of almost-saucy. I suggest limiting the ragu feel by using canned diced tomatoes instead of crushed (or embracing it, as my frozen leftovers did - add a bit of jarred pasta sauce or tomato paste for an insane lentil ragu). Either way, a keeper! (Reviewed for Leite's in 2022 (no longer on their site), and made a handful of times since.)

  • jeannette_8sseqb on May 20, 2026

    This is really good. Simple, classic French flavors and fresh vegetables and lentils!

• Thai vegetable green curry

  • Ntesfai on December 11, 2025

    This is delicious. Just make sure to use a Thai curry paste brand rather than Thai kitchen for much better taste.

• The best corn chowder

  • Isdo on January 16, 2026

    Delicious. Too lazy to put the toppings on today but easy to make and very satisfying.

• Creamy carrot-ginger soup

  • DuluthyGrill on February 23, 2026

    Peanut butter worked nicely in place of the cashew/almond butter

  • aimee_e671m1 on April 23, 2026

    It was just okay. Not my favorite.

• Butternut squash chickpea tagine

  • ArberaBarbera on April 18, 2026

    Very nice flavours. Loved the raisins! I had potato instead of butternut. Added cashew nuts at the table for additional sacvoury taste, protein and fat.

• Lemongrass-ginger kabocha squash soup

  • Mari1 on February 11, 2026

    Easy to make, creamy texture from kabocha squash. Used dried Thai crushed chilis, approx 1 tsp.

• Chana masala

  • jenburkholder on September 19, 2025

    I liked the prep of this, but the flavor skewed more towards a Punjabi chole than a classic restaurant chana masala. Still good, just not quite what I expected.

  • louie734 on May 05, 2026

    This is VERY good, and much easier than the ingredient list appears. Plenty of time to make basmati, with or without some freezer garlic naan. This is a much lighter, coriander-forward, delicate chana - we are used to something more tomato-based, and that could be achieved by a squirt of tomato paste next time - though neither of us any any issue with the taste as-is.

• Red curry rice noodle soup

  • Ntesfai on December 11, 2025

    Easy and good. I think the instant pot is unnecessary for this dish, so now i make it on the stove and it takes less time.

• Easy sweet potato dal

  • lolako on March 08, 2025

    Substituted one jalapeño for serrano chile. Added 2 Tbs of coconut balsamic vinegar instead of lemon juice. Could use an extra teaspoon of salt. Ate with jasmine rice.

  • jenburkholder on September 14, 2025

    I thought this was delicious relative to the effort. Came together super quickly and the flavor was so moreish. Perfect work lunch.

  • kelly_okldv3 on December 07, 2025

    Really good for amount of effort. Does take a minute for the IP to come to pressure and depressurize, so it's not "fast", but relatively little prep required. 12/7/2025 - Substitute bacon fat and a whole red Thai chili for the coconut oil and poblano since that's what I had on hand.

• Apple crisp-stuffed apples

  • RhymesWithPhone on December 11, 2025

    Fast! Basically a steamed apple with a little crunch and sweetness. Hit the spot while being healthy

• Kitchn

  ...it’s got a five-star rating on Amazon. I love that all the recipes are plant-based, unique, and easy to customize.

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