Post includes recipes suitable for vegan, low carb, gluten free diets. Weight Watchers points included in some recipes. Thanks to the Instant Pot each of these recipes is super easy to make using everyday staples that you already have in your pantry, freezer and fridge! When preparing these dishes, it’s okay to leave out a few nonessential ingredients. Just look to see what you already have in your pantry, then get creative! You can also have fun mixing and matching these recipes to make a pantry staple meal plan! LINK=> Air Fryer Pantry Recipes.

Why You’ll Love These Recipes

Your food will be done fast! Most of these pantry recipes are ready to serve in less than 30 mins.They require almost no effort to make. Many of these are true ‘dump and start’ Instant Pot dishes.Super affordable. Each one is made using nothing but affordable, everyday pantry staples and fridge or freezer staples. Your budget will thank you!

Pantry Staples Ingredients Ideas

All of the awesome Instant Pot recipes in this collection can be easily made using the following pantry staples. Stock up on these items and you’ll be able to throw together a delicious meal anytime! So let’s get stocking our pantry with all the essentials for some easy peasy cooking.

Dry Goods

all-purpose floursugar (white, brown)pasta quinoacornmealrice (brown and white)oats (steel cut and rolled)dried beans and pulses (black, pinto, kidney, chickpeas, lentils)nuts and seeds (pepitas, cashews, almonds)dried herbs and spices (rosemary, basil, oregano, cumin, coriander, red chili flakes, cinnamon, turmeric)oil and vinegarcoffee and tea

Canned Goods

diced tomatoes, tomato paste & tomato saucecanned or boxed stock (chicken, beef, vegetable)pumpkin and butternut squash pureéscanned fish (tuna, mackerel, salmon)olives, pickles, capers, sun-dried tomatoes

Frozen Staples

vegetables (i.e. onions, peas, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, spinach)meats (chicken breast, ground beef or turkey, meatballs, pork roast)

Long-Lasting Produce

potatoes (russet, Yukon gold, sweet potatoes, yams)squashgarlicapplescarrotscabbage

Refrigerator Staples

cheesesbuttermilk and creammeats (pork chops, chicken thighs, whole chicken, burgers, sausages)

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8 qt Instant Pot.

I use and love the 8qt, my extra Instant Pot Insert & sealing ring.

 3 qt Instant Pot or 6 qt Instant Pot depending on family size. Knife.  Measuring jugs or cups.  Measuring teaspoons. Bowls with covers.

Store leftover food in these bowls.

Sea Salt Flakes.