Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes for Every Night

Are You an Avid Herbivore Looking to Expand Your Plant-Based Diet? These Slow Cooker Recipes Are Sure to SatisfyWhether you are an avid vegetarian looking for more plant-based dishes in your weekly menu or are simply wanting more plant-based recipes in general, these delicious slow cooker dishes are sure to please. Cooking slowly yields tender yet flavorful veggies which come together beautifully for comforting dishes like these.

Make dinner simple and delicious with this creamy vegan mac and cheese dish made in the slow cooker, perfect for hands-free dining! Add toast for easy sopping of all that cheesey goodness!

1. Slow Cooker Black Beans and Rice

Slow cookers make creating nutritious and delicious vegetarian meals easier than ever, ideal for busy weeknights when time is of the essence. For best results, select recipes with minimal prep work required and that cook on their own – they’re bound to become your new go-to meals.

This Cuban black beans recipe is packed with fiber and plant-based protein for an easy dinner without needing oil or sauteing. Add red pepper flakes for an extra burst of nutrition! Perfect for slow cooker meals.

At 20 minutes before cooking is complete, combine one cup of long grain white rice in a blender with your soup (be careful not to overfill), stir into your slow cooker and season accordingly with salt and pepper. Avoid opening or stirring up your slow cooker as doing so could cause it to lose moisture from its contents.

2. Slow Cooker Lentil Sandwich

Are you in search of vegetarian slow cooker recipes perfect for weeknight dinners, cozy soups, or comforting casseroles – or is your family strictly vegan – look no further! These meatless recipes will surely become firm family favourites.

This vegan sloppy joe recipe is quick, flavorful and completely meat-free! Packed full of green lentils, peppers, tomatoes and an assortment of flavorful spices – it makes an irresistibly satisfying plant-based dinner the whole family will adore.

This delicious stew is packed with nutritious ingredients and can be enjoyed any time of the day! Easy to prepare ahead for meal prep or serving as an evening snack with salad and bread as a dip, it makes an ideal Meatless Monday option! Double the recipe if feeding a crowd; this dish makes an impressive potluck dish!

3. Smoky Slow Cooker Mexican Black Beans

Black beans may not be the most appealing food, but this flavorful vegan slow cooker recipe proves otherwise! No soaking is required before simmering these beans with aromatics such as thyme, cinnamon cloves and nutmeg to create the ultimate comforting soup dish.

This slow cooker recipe uses canned black beans, though you could easily substitute dried black beans. As part of its cooking process, this dish utilizes their canning liquid as part of thickening and “creamifying” its overall appearance.

Serve this vegan mac and cheese as either an accompaniment or main course to impress any crowd! Perfect for vegetarians and easy to prepare with plenty of hearty protein from its base of quinoa and beans.

4. Slow Cooker Cabbage

No matter if you’re vegan for just one day or your entire household is plant-based, these slow cooker recipes will make incorporating plenty of vegetables into your diet simple. From hearty breakfasts to warming soups and casseroles, these meatless dishes contain loads of vegetables for sustained energy throughout the day!

Slow cooker cabbage recipe is one of our family favorites! A sprinkle of brown sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness while other flavors like garlic powder, crushed red pepper or smoked paprika add even more flair for extra flavor enhancement.

Garlic and onion add depth of flavor to this traditional slow cooker meal, though you could always substitute water or vegetable broth instead for chicken broth if sodium-reducing is your goal.

5. Slow Cooker Baked Ziti

Crock Pot Ziti: the easy weeknight solution! Layers of pasta, ground beef and melting mozzarella cheese come together with crushed red pepper and fresh basil leaves for an irresistibly flavorful comforting dish!

This vegetarian slow cooker recipe takes advantage of store-bought pasta sauce to reduce prep time and save time! Rigatoni noodles are used in this dish; elbow macaroni, penne or radiatore may also work nicely.

This slow cooker vegan chili features beans for healthy protein as well as plenty of vegetables and grains, making this dish both hearty main course or satisfying side dish. Top it off with some delicious garnishes like scallions, tortilla strips or regular/vegan cheese for an irresistibly delectable meal!

6. Slow Cooker Lentil Curry

This comforting slow cooker lentil curry features aromatic spices such as curry, cardamom and cinnamon for an easy vegetarian recipe that requires no prepping! Everything can simply go into the slow cooker!

Green lentils can also make a wonderful base, though brown are probably easier to work with due to being quicker-cooking. Just beware if cooking green ones for too long as this could turn them into mush.

Serve this lentil curry with rice and your favorite veggies – I personally prefer broccoli and cauliflower but you could also add bell peppers, green beans or bok choy. Feel free to add an additional splash of water if necessary to prevent too thick of a stew from being produced over time. This lentil curry is vegetarian-friendly; for an alternate option try stirring in some chopped up chicken!

7. Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Potatoes

Cooking food slowly is key to creating complex flavors without adding excessive calories and fats, plus keeping the most moisture intact when making hearty soups, stews, and casseroles – like this delicious veggie-packed recipe from Happy Veggie Kitchen.

Roasted veggies combined with tart lemon make this easy side dish an irresistible combination, perfect for dinner when you arrive home! Make it ahead to ensure a delicious dinner is waiting when you arrive home!

This vegetarian pasta features mushrooms and other veggies to create a nutritious yet delectable weeknight dinner or lunch option.

8. Slow Cooker Asparagus Soup

Slow cookers allow soup and chowders to achieve rich flavors without needing to simmer on the stovetop for hours, which makes this recipe lightweight but flavorful thanks to ingredients like tarragon, marjoram, dill weed and bay leaves which have been added as well as salt and pepper for maximum taste!

Fresh asparagus is the star ingredient in this nutritious soup; however, frozen or canned varieties will suffice as long as the onions and garlic have softened sufficiently before adding flour to thicken the mixture.

Add asparagus, half-and-half and coriander to the pot for a delicious spring soup! Perfect for brunch or breakfast service or serving after school as a heartier meal paired with sandwiches or salad.

9. Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup

This vegan slow cooker pumpkin soup recipe is the ultimate fall staple! Packed full of warming spices, nutritious vegetables and immune-boosting ginger for a truly comforting and soothing meal!

Simply combine all the ingredients in your slow cooker, then set it on low for eight hours. When the pumpkin and other vegetables have finished cooking down, use an immersion blender or transfer carefully into a high-powered blender (working in batches may help prevent scalding) to blend until completely smooth.

Traditional risotto requires constant stirring for maximum creaminess, but this recipe uses your slow cooker instead. What’s more, this version uses barley instead of Arborio rice for an unexpected crunchiness! Feel free to play around with spice levels – cayenne pepper goes especially well with pumpkin. Add turmeric for anti-inflammatory benefits or cinnamon/nutmeg for autumnal flair.

10. Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

This delicious chili features hearty ingredients to give it both flavor and texture, including beans (both black and kidney), garbanzos, tomatoes, corn, zucchini bell peppers, bell peppers and garlic, along with cumin paprika bay leaves for seasoning. Enjoy it alongside tortillas rice or even as part of a green salad for an unforgettable dinner!

Beans and vegetables make an excellent combination for vegetarian slow cooker recipes. Both ingredients provide plant-based protein, fiber and essential vitamins and minerals such as folic acid, potassium and magnesium. Sweet potatoes offer gut-friendly fiber while providing vitamin A. Add in browned meatless crumbles for an additional plant-based protein boost!

This vegan recipe for slow cooker makes for an easy and healthy addition to your slow cooker menu. Simply toss everything together, and let it cook while you work!