15 Best Summer Side Dishes You Can Make in Your Instant Pot

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.

"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."

"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."

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."

"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."

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.

"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 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!"

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.

"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."

"This recipe worked perfectly! It was nicely cooked and very fluffy," says Tammy Lynn. "Be sure to release immediately to prevent sticking."

"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!

"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

"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

"So simple to make, and so delicious! I recommend doubling up the next time you make it." —Peter