The Vegan America Daily Update 🌱

For those following a plant-based lifestyle, the Instant Pot has become more than just a kitchen trend—it’s a powerful ally in making whole-food cooking faster, easier, and more accessible. Whether you’re preparing dried beans, hearty grains, root vegetables, or nourishing soups, the Instant Pot dramatically cuts down cooking time while locking in flavor and nutrients. Foods that used to take hours—like chickpeas, lentils, or brown rice- can now be made in under 40 minutes, often without soaking or babysitting the stove.

This is especially important as more people turn to vegan eating for health, environmental, and ethical reasons. According to the 2024 Plant-Based Consumer Report, over 70% of new vegans say they want to cook more at home but feel limited by time or cooking confidence. The Instant Pot meets that need head-on. It turns intimidating ingredients into effortless staples and makes batch cooking a breeze - helping people stay consistent and nourished.

Nationwide, Instant Pot use continues to rise, with more than one in four U.S. households now owning a multicooker. Among vegan homes, adoption is even higher, and online searches for “vegan Instant Pot recipes” have more than doubled in the past three years. It’s clear this tool is helping transform kitchens across the country.

Today, we’ve updated our Kitchen Tools section with a curated list of top-rated Instant Pots and similar cookers. From compact models for small spaces to full-featured versions for serious batch cooking, we’ve broken down the best choices based on price, size, and performance. If you're looking to simplify your vegan cooking while boosting nutrition and variety, this might be the single most useful tool you can add to your kitchen.

Check out the full collection now at vegan-america.com.