Thank you for the opportunity to review this cookbook. I am new to the world of instant pots. I don’t use mine as often as I thought I would since receiving it as a gift, but I decided to request this ARC to see what more experienced users have come up with. I think this is a decent book for a beginner to the tool. However, not the best choice probably for a seasoned home cook, as they may be a bit bored with the offerings. Yet, I found some tips and ideas from this read suitable for my first few dinner attempts. I would suggest it for those starting off with the pot or beginner cooks only

The recipes in this book may be suitable for individuals who have never cooked before. For a person like me who has been cooking for many years, the recipes were too basic. I was hoping to find some novel, delectable dishes to make in the Instant pot but was disappointed.

Overall, I found the Instant Pot Miracle Vegetarian Cookbook rather underwhelming. I think fans of Pitre's blog, TwoSleevers, will enjoy this book as well as those looking for new vegetarian dishes to add to their repertoire.

Although I am not a vegetarian, I do eat plenty of vegetables and I am always looking for new ways to prepare them. As a fan of the instant pot, I was excited for this cookbook bringing them both together.

This book did not disappoint with a variety of options, and easy to follow instructions. I am definitely looking forward to upping my instant pot game!

Thanks to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Instant Pot Miracle Vegetarian Cookbook is the latest cookbook offering from Dr. Urvashi Pitre, the recipe creator for a popular blog. The color pictures are appetizing, and the individual recipes tried work. However, I do find it amusing the the book specifically points out,"... if a recipe doesn't work for you, it's unlikely to be the recipe and more likely to be be something that you could do differently." Interesting approach to setting a tone and a target audience! 

Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2020/11/instant-pot-miracle-vegetarian-cookbook.html 

Reviewed for NetGalley.

There are some interesting recipes in this book for cooks who want meat-free dishes. Directions are clear and easy to follow. However, for those of us living outside of larger cities, some of the ingredients may be hard to find. Garam masala, for example, isn't readily available anywhere near me, nor are specialty soy and vinegar products. Not sure how substitutions would work.  Something to keep in mind if you decide to buy this book.

I received an ARC from NetGalley but these opinions are my own.

I already have and enjoy this author's Instant Pot Indian cookbook, so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to receive an ARC through Netgalley to review in exchange for my honest opinion. 

This cookbook is awesome. I've tried about six or so of the recipes so far, and found them delicious and easy to follow. My husband and sons (10 and 13) have also found the recipes great. 

The first one that I tried was the Italian greens and eggs (the 13 year old's request).I forgot to get kale though, so I substituted frozen spinach. The result was less robust looking than the pic in the book, so I was initially disappointed. However, it tasted great!

I've also tried a few of the eggplant recipes (all good), a bean stew (yum), and the baked beans. The baked beans were a little disappointing, but it was my fault; I soaked the beans, but not enough, I guess. The taste of the sauce was excellent, but the beans were too hard to really enjoy it.

Overall, this recipe book is a great addition for any Instant Potter, especially the vegetarians out there!

I just received a Insta Pot for a gift this year and so enjoy it but needed more vegetarian receipes.  As a strict vegan I found most Instant Pot cookbooks feature meat dishes so I was pleased to receive this for review. This is the perfect book for Instant Pot users to learn more healthy plant based receipes that are easy and fun to make. I learned more about my Insta Pot as well and feel more skilled with it after reading this cookbook. Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity. My review opinion is my own. I highly recommend this cookbook for all Instant Pot cooks.

A very well thought out cookbook. Ingredients were pretty easy to find and the steps were straightforward. I no longer eat a strict vegetarian diet but did for many years, so this was a good way for me to rethink my approach to nutrition and remind myself what I liked about being vegetarian. I would recommend this to others looking for quick, simple meals whether strictly vegetarian or not.

"Instant Pot Miracle Vegetarian Cookbook" by Urvashi Pitre is a must-have for all fans of the Instant Pot!  The included recipes are easy enough for the average home cook and are comprised of common ingredients that most cooks either already have on hand or can be found easily in your local grocery store.  All of these recipes are thoroughly tested-these recipes work! This book also includes a nice explanation of the different functions of the Instant Pot, as well as some great tips and tricks to getting the most out of your Pot.  This book is perfect for anyone who is trying to add more plant-based meals to their diet and is not just for vegetarians.  A full color photo accompanies most of the recipes, something that is lacking in many other Instant Pot cookbooks.

My favorite recipes from this book are as follows: Greek Style Green Beans and Potatoes, Chipotle Chili, Garlic-Parmesan Spaghetti Squash, Sweet and Spicy Glazed Brussels Sprouts, Texas Caviar, Summer Vegetable Soup, and HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE!    

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the privilege of reviewing an advanced copy of this extremely useful cookbook in exchange for my honest review.

I have two other cookbooks by Urvashi Pitre and I love them.  She is an author I trust.  This book is both for an instant pot pro and the novice.  She gives active cooking time in the instant pot and total time, which is very important.   Most of the recipes have pictures, which are beautifully done.  I am not a vegetarian, but am starting to want to find ways to eat more vegetables and less meat.  The only critique I have is the omission of nutritional information, which I find very surprising as she seems to be very conscious of nutrition and very pro-keto diet in other ventures.  Overall, great instant pot vegetarian cookbook that would be a welcome addition to my endless cookbooks.

If you are vegan and own an instant pot, this is a must-have! You will love the recipes and will find that they are both easy and delicious!

I love this series of cookbooks, and am looking forward to this one especially.  I was unfortunately unable to access the file on the Netgalley Shelf app - I don't know why.

I just snagged an Instant Pot from Amazon because I've been wanting one for awhile. This cookbook is going to be the perfect place to get started because of its focus on vegetarian recipes.

First, I absolutely loved all of the information at the beginning of the cookbook. There were detailed descriptions on what to expect when using an Instant Pot and even FAQs for people that have run into trouble while they're cooking. There was so much valuable information that makes the introduction worth reading.

Second, I loved the vibrant photographs that accompany most of the recipes. It's always helpful to me to see what recipes are supposed to turn out like so I know whether it's worth the effort of making it. The pics made everything look so delicious and appetizing!

There are a variety of recipes with a wonderful international flair. My only complaint is that I wish there were more entrees vs. just side dishes. This would have me feel more like I would have a whole arsenal of dinners at the ready. I'm so excited to start making some of these recipes though, and I'd definitely recommend to other Instant Pot vegetarians!

I am all about my instapot and finding easy, not-bland, vegetarian recipes. Great for any library collection looking to appeal to the current cooking fads.

Happy to seek an all-veg instapot recipe book that is not all-american bland.  Thx for seeking out this author.

This is a bit hard to rate since the book does deliver on the title: simple and easy vegetarian recipes.  I didn't find any of the recipes inspiring or "must cook this right now!" but many looked to be suitable to try out, if only for something quick and easy for the evening's meal.  There are many photographs but problematic again, I found an example where it was the same dish, just photographed from a different angle.  Serving and prep information is given but there are no nutrition breakdowns.  So this is very much a mixed bag of good and no-so-good.

The sections are broken down by:  Vegetable recipes, Bean recipes, Rice/Grains recipes, Eggs/Cheese recipes, Sauces/Spice mixes, and then Desserts/Drinks recipes. An introduction covers the author's perspective on the book, how she approaches recipes and meals, instapot information, and an FAQ.  The end of the book has a useful chart of dietary considerations (which recipes are gluten free, nut free, etc.) and then an index.

The recipes have a nice variety to them with an international flavor.  E.g., ingredients can include things like Japanese curry blocks, soy curls, boba balls, Chinese black vinegar, coconut, garam masala, etc. The author prefers to not use 'meat substitutes' so you will find mushrooms, beans, sometimes tofu, in many vegetarian meals.  The recipes are fairly easy despite not using many 'cans' or other prepared products.  As well, many recipes are designed to be cooked alongside other items: e.g, you can cook Boston Baked Beans at the same time (in the same pot) that you are cooking Boston Brown Bread (by layering them).

The presentation is easy to follow, utilizing both orange and black colors.  There is a short introduction to the recipe, prep time, allergy considerations, list of ingredients and then short numbered steps.  There are photographs for every fourth recipe or so.

In all, although I didn't find any recipes that made me want to rush to my pressure cooker, I did find the book to have some good options for vegetarian meals. There aren't too many fancy or strange ingredients but be aware that recipes often call for ingredients you likely don't have hanging around in your pantry (or, if you are in a rural area/located overseas, you may have trouble obtaining the ingredient).  Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

After trying a few of these recipes, all I have to say is "Yum!" I'm not a vegetarian, but I do love veggie heavy recipes. The Indian influence found in a lot of the recipes was a pleasant surprise as well!

I generally think the instant pot cookbooks are great but this felt very repetitive and uninspiring.

I would not purchase a classroom set of this cookbook, but I would include a copy in the Family & Consumer Science room. I would purchase the cookbook myself as I love my Instant Pot & choose to eat vegetarian most of the time.