Recipes Everyday Cooking Instant Pot¨ Side Dishes 15 Best Summer Side Dishes You Can Make in Your Instant Pot By Vanessa Greaves Vanessa Greaves Vanessa Greaves is a Senior Editor at Allrecipes with nearly two decades of experience helping home cooks gain confidence in the kitchen. A self-taught cook who grew up reading cookbooks for fun, Vanessa lives and breathes the challenges faced by busy everyday cooks to get dinner on the table. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on July 12, 2021 Close Photo: lutzflcat Put the time-saving power of your Instant Pot multi-cooker to work this summer making your favorite summer side dishes in a fraction of the time without heating up your kitchen. We've compiled 15 Instant Pot side dish recipes — from classic baked beans to potato salad — to round out all your summer meals. Take a look. 01 of 16 Instant Pot Cuban-Style Black Beans View Recipe Save lutzflcat This made-from-scratch black bean side dish makes a zesty companion for grilled summer meals. Reviewers say to definitely use the sazon seasoning called for in the recipe to get the best flavor. You Might Like: 15 Quick Meals That Start With a Can of Black Beans 02 of 16 Instant Pot Cowboy Beans View Recipe Save Photo by bd.weld. "These were quick and easy," says bd.weld. "The bacon is the star in this recipe. I used fire roasted diced tomatoes and diced the jalapeno. I will definitely make these beans again." 03 of 16 Instant Pot Charro (Refried Beans) View Recipe Save Baking Nana "I love the flavors of this recipe!" says Julie Ligon Kernstein. "After making these beans a couple of times I've found that cooking them for an hour on high pressure gives a more creamy bean texture and higher pronounced flavor. I do not soak the beans first." Find more refried bean recipes here. 04 of 16 Easy Instant Pot Potato Salad View Recipe Save bd.weld. Can you imagine making a party-size batch of potato salad in a speedy 35 minutes? "The best potato salad I've ever had by far and the easiest to make," says bd.weld. "I followed the recipe except for the mustard, I used deli-style with horseradish." Similar: These 15 Twists on Potato Salad Are the Pride of the Picnic 05 of 16 Instant Pot Lime-Cilantro Rice View Recipe Save Buckwheat Queen "Terrific recipe!" says Buckwheat Queen. "I made it once exactly as written and it came out beautifully. The second time, I rinsed the rice before cooking, which really didn't change the outcome. The grains stay separated and intact; fluffy, not mushy. The lime and cilantro are delicious." You Might Like: Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken 06 of 16 Instant Pot Mexican Rice View Recipe Save sanzoe SZYQ1 shares these top tips for this recipe: #1 Rinse your rice. #2 Do not stir in the tomato sauce — when I stirred, IP didn't come to pressure and the rice was uncooked. #3 Do not try to do natural release because you're busy with other dishes, it changes the texture. #4 Chunky/thick salsas do not seem to work as a sub. #5 If rice is done and you think it's too moist, just leave it on keep warm and excess moisture will be absorbed or will evaporate. Related: Find more mexican rice recipes. 07 of 16 Instant Pot Corn on the Cob View Recipe Save lutzflcat "This came out great if you don't want to worry about hot water boiling on the stove!" says Tammy Lynn. "I didn't have a steamer basket, so I just used the stand that came with the Instant Pot and still arranged them as indicated." You Might Like: 18 Fresh Corn Recipes for Summer 08 of 16 Instant Pot Baked Beans View Recipe Save Photo by France C. You can make baked beans from scratch without soaking them for hours when you use your Instant Pot. Recipe creator France C says, "This recipe traditionally takes hours to make, as we let the beans slow cook overnight in the oven on low heat. I decided to try and transform it into a much quicker Instant Pot recipe with great success!" 09 of 16 Instant Pot Creamed Corn View Recipe Save My Hot Southern Mess This recipe is written for fresh corn, but you can use frozen if you thaw it and drain it first. Depending on how sweet your corn is, you can probably get away with reducing or omitting the tablespoon of sugar that's called for. Related: 12 Recipes That Start With a Bag of Frozen Corn 10 of 16 Instant Pot Mac and Cheese View Recipe Save lutzflcat "I followed the recipe to the letter, with the exception of omitting the liquid smoke which we just don't care for," says lutzflcat. "My only recommendation would be to use a good-quality Cheddar cheese (I like extra sharp), as it will make a huge difference in taste." Related: These Are the 15 Most-Loved Macaroni and Cheese Recipes on Allrecipes 11 of 16 Instant Pot Quinoa View Recipe Save Tammy Lynn "This recipe worked perfectly! It was nicely cooked and very fluffy," says Tammy Lynn. "Be sure to release immediately to prevent sticking." Try This: 11 Protein-Rich Dinners for Quinoa Lovers 12 of 16 Instant Pot Collard Greens View Recipe Save Instant Pot Collard Greens. Diana71 "Very easy to make!" says Hderoba. To amp up the flavor even more, they suggest swapping water for homemade ham broth and some soul food seasoning. Sounds promising and delicious! Video: Tasty Collard Greens 13 of 16 Instant Pot Leek Mashed Potatoes View Recipe Save Soup Loving Nicole "Ding ding ding, we have another winner from Bren! After hubs took his first bite, he said 'light, airy, fluffy, flavorful,' so there you have it!" —Soup Loving Nicole Similar: Classic Vichyssoise 14 of 16 Instant Pot Farro View Recipe Save thedailygourmet "Farro is probably my favorite grain. I love it in salads, pilafs, and soups! I find the pressure cooker gets it the perfect texture and I don't have to worry about overcooking it on the stove." —LauraF You Might Like: 15 Farro Recipes That Show Why This Will Be Your New Favorite Whole-Grain 15 of 16 Instant Pot Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus View Recipe Save Photo by thedailygourmet. "So simple to make, and so delicious! I recommend doubling up the next time you make it." —Peter Try This: Prosciutto Cups 16 of 16 More to Explore Buckwheat Queen Get More Instant Pot Side Dish Recipes 15 Favorite Instant Pot Recipes for Easy Summer Dinners Instant Pot Salsa Chicken (pictured) Updated by Emily Boyette Emily Boyette Emily Boyette is a highly qualified editor within the food media industry with eight-plus years of experience. From galleries and listicles to recipe manuscripts and articles, her knowledge of cooking goes beyond text. Emily is a writer for Allrecipes. Learn about our editorial guidelines Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit