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Creamy Instant Pot Grits (Vegan)

You can make creamy vegan grits in your Instant Pot with just a few minutes of active time. This Southern staple can be enjoyed sweet or savory!

Making stone-ground grits on the stove requires constant monitoring, so I set out for an easier way to make this Southern staple.

It turns out that it’s very straightforward to make grits, specifically dairy-free and vegan grits, in the Instant Pot.

Cooking grits in the Instant Pot allows for hands-free time to make a tofu scramble, slice fresh fruit, or prepare another part of your breakfast.

All in all it takes around 30 minutes to make Instant Pot grits, which is similar to the amount of time required for stovetop grits. Here’s the best part of Instant Pot grits: no lumpy, clumpy grits and no stirring! Could you ask for anything more? …

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Close up of detail of brown rice and red beans. The bowl is sitting on a red checked tablecloth with an Instant Pot in the background.

Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice (Vegan)

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A sliced cucumber being dipping into a Ball jar containing white vegan ranch.

Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing

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Close up of vegetarian chili mac shows creamy looking pasta and chopped green onions

One Pot Vegetarian Chili Mac

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