After a busy day, there’s nothing better than coming home to a dinner that’s already done—and smells incredible. These highly-rated vegetarian slow cooker recipes are full of nourishing produce, making them delicious options whether you’re fully vegetarian or just looking to incorporate meatless meals in your diet. Try options like our Slow-Cooker Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Pasta Bake or our Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac for a satisfying meal that comes together easily.
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Slow-Cooker Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Pasta Bake
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
This simple pasta bake is rich in protein and comes together effortlessly in the slow cooker, for a convenient one-pot meal. The combination of sun-dried tomatoes, sun-dried tomato pesto and plenty of veggies delivers a mix of sweet and savory flavors with every bite.
Easy Slow-Cooker Potato-Leek Soup with Boursin
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
This creamy slow-cooker leek soup showcases leeks’ mild onion flavor, enhanced by plenty of fresh and dried herbs and with potatoes adding texture and body.
Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
Chili meets mac and cheese in this fix-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker dinner. Hot tomato sauce, a Mexican canned tomato sauce that also includes spices and chiles for heat, kicks up the flavor.
Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Diet Stew
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali
With a focus on vegetables, legumes and healthy fats, this slow-cooker stew fits the bill for those following the Mediterranean diet. Swap out the chickpeas for white beans for a different twist, or try collards or spinach in place of the kale.
Slow-Cooker Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Apple
You’ll never guess this crock pot butternut squash soup recipe is just dump-and-go simple. The boost of flavor from maple syrup, apple-cider vinegar and spices makes all the difference.
Slow-Cooker Potato Soup Four Ways
Be sure to use waxy potatoes, such as red or Yukon Gold, in this crockpot potato soup recipe. The result will be creamier than if you use starchy varieties like russets. Load your bowl up like a classic baked potato or see the tipTip (bbelow) for more ways to mix it up.
Slow-Cooker Vegetable Stew
Potatoes and beans make this tomato-based crock-pot vegetable stew super-hearty. A dollop of pesto on top and some homemade garlic croutons is an easy way to elevate this healthy dinner.
Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili
Grab your crock pot for this delicious and easy slow-cooker vegetarian chili with beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, bell peppers and sweet potatoes. Adding a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro just before serving to brightens up the flavors.
Vegetarian Slow-Cooker Pozole
This healthy vegetarian take on the Mexican stew pozole gets tons of flavor from poblano peppers, ancho chile powder and dried herbs and spices, while cannellini beans provide protein and fiber.
Southwestern Sweet Potato Stew
This hearty Southwestern-inspired stew may take a while in your slow cooker, but it’s so worth it! Full of sweet potatoes, black beans, and hominy, it will satisfy your tastebuds and keep you full for hours.
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Kady Wohlfarth / Kay Clarke
For a satisfying dish with minimal prep, it doesn’t get easier than these vegetarian stuffed peppers. Packed with rice, beans and Monterey Jack cheese, these peppers turn tender in the slow cooker.
Slow-Cooker Vegetable Minestrone Soup
A winter classic, this crock pot version of minestrone is heavy on the vegetables and light on the pasta, keeping carbs in check while providing plenty of flavor.
Lentil & Root Veggie Soup
French green lentils and black lentils hold up well with long, slow cooking without becoming mushy. Adding Parmesan rinds gives the soup a rich, savory flavor.
Slow-Cooker Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Dera Burreson
This slow-cooker soup requires minimal preparation, allowing for a hands-off cooking experience. Butternut squash contributes healthy fiber and antioxidants, while lime juice adds a refreshing, bright citrus flavor.
Slow-Cooker Spiced Lentil Soup with Vegetables
Spices often used in Moroccan cuisine like turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and black pepper give this soup complexity and deep flavor. Make it a day ahead, if you can, to give the spices time to mingle and develop.
