30+ Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes

Whether you’re a vegetarian or just looking to incorporate more meat-free dishes into your routine, this collection of 30+ Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes has something for everyone!  The list is filled with wholesome breakfasts, easy-to-make dinners, and even a dessert, all of which are made with a slow cooker!30+ Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes

Whether it’s a hearty breakfast recipe, cozy soup, or comforting casserole, you’ll love the array of diverse slow cooker recipes on this list! 

From veggie-packed recipes to plant-based proteins and fiber-rich legumes, you’re sure to find healthful recipes that will become new family favorites!

The convenience of slow cookers makes these recipes fantastic all year round, but especially great for those dried bean and root vegetable recipes we crave in the fall & winter!  

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1. Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

Dried black beans with lots of fresh veggies and warm spices makes this Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup a healthy choice that’s perfect for the slow cooker!

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2. Slow Cooker Lentil Curry

Slow Cooker Lentil Curry

Slow Cooker Lentil Curry is a bowl of warm comfort food!  Spices, spinach, tomatoes, lentils, and some coconut milk are the healthy ingredients that make the base of this vegan recipe.

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3. Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Potatoes

Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Potatoes

These Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Potatoes are a great hands-off side dish.  Just toss everything in the slow cooker and you’ll have a wonderful, super flavorful side that pairs perfect with roasted vegetables and a side salad.

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4. Slow Cooker Asparagus Leek Soup

Slow Cooker Asparagus Leek Soup in a white bowl

Fresh asparagus and leeks give this light, healthy soup so much flavor!  Perfect served with a side salad and a loaf of crusty bread!

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5. Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole with Quinoa

Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole with Quinoa

A delicious Mexican-inspired casserole made in the slow cooker!  Made with quinoa, black beans, corn, and some pantry items, this hearty casserole is a great one-pot recipe!

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6. Slow Cooker Potato & Poblano Chowder

A perfect cozy winter soup, this Potato & Poblano Chowder is the ultimate bowl of comfort food!  Great served with cornbread or a crusty loaf of bread.

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7. Slow Cooker Lentil Bolognese

Slow Cooker Lentil Bolognese

Perfect for those pasta cravings, this vegan adaption made with lentils is a wonderful comfort food that’s actually healthy!  

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8. Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

When you want to make a delicious breakfast in your slow cooker, try these Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars! They’re made with peanut butter, oats, banana, and honey, and come together in no time!

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9. Slow Cooker Black Bean Tortilla Soup

Slow Cooker Black Bean Tortilla Soup

Made with a combination of fresh ingredients and canned pantry items, this Slow Cooker Black Bean Tortilla Soup is a flavorful, easy recipe for the slow cooker!  Top with cheese, cilantro, tortilla strips, and sour cream.

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10. Slow Cooker Refried Pinto Beans

slow cooker with cooked refried beans blended smooth Slow Cooker Refried Pinto Beans is an excellent recipe for the slow cooker!  Dried beans take a long time to soften, and with the convenience of the slow cooker, this tasty Mexican side dish is a cinch to make!

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11. Slow Cooker Vegetarian Pot Pie

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Pot Pie

All the goodness of a pot pie made with vegetarian ingredients AND in the slow cooker?  Yes please!  This recipe also includes instructions for the homemade topping!

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12. Easy Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup

Easy Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup

Made with a fresh pumpkin, not canned pumpkin, this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup is a great way to use seasonal produce!  Replace heavy cream with coconut milk for a vegan recipe.

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13. Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

Filled with lots of vegetables, beans, and warm spices, this Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili is chock full of healthy ingredients.  A great warm-you-up slow cooker meal for the fall and winter!

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14. Crock Pot (Slow Cooker) Mushroom Asada

Crock Pot (Slow Cooker) Mushroom Asada

This Slow Cooker Mushroom Asada will make a vegetarian Taco Tuesday easy and fun!   These vegan and gluten-free mushrooms are perfect in tacos, burritos, or anywhere you want deliciously seasoned mushrooms.

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15. Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce

Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce

Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce makes pasta night so incredibly easy!  Also makes a great dipping sauce for breadsticks or toasted ravioli.  Freeze extras for homemade sauce anytime you want it!

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16. Curried Green Lentils

Curried Green Lentils

Green lentils combined with fresh kale, tomatoes, and creamy coconut milk make a wonderful warm and cozy meal or side dish in the slow cooker!

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17. Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes

Have you ever made Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes?  They are so delicious!  Plus, you get great skins without having to turn on the oven!  An easy side dish or main course topped with your favorite toppings!

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18. Slow Cooker Vegan Miso Ramen Soup with Tofu

Slow Cooker Vegan Miso Ramen Soup with Tofu

A hearty bowl of ramen soup bursting with flavorful Asian ingredients like ginger, garlic, shiitake mushrooms, sesame oil, and gochujang.  Tofu gives this soup a hearty vegetarian protein option.

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19. Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli Potato Soup

A bowl of warm Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli Potato Soup is the perfect fall meal!  Made with fresh broccoli, potatoes, cream cheese, and shredded cheese, this hearty soup is sure to please the whole family!

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20. Slow Cooker Triple Tomato and Spinach Pasta

Slow Cooker Triple Tomato and Spinach Pasta

A combination of canned tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh cherry tomatoes give this recipe loads of great flavor.  A true one-pot recipe, even the pasta cooks in the slow cooker with the sauce!

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21. Slow Cooker Overnight Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Slow Cooker Overnight Carrot Cake Oatmeal

All the wonderful flavors of carrot cake turned into a healthy slow cooker breakfast!  It cooks overnight so breakfast is ready first thing in the morning!

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22. The Best Slow Cooker Vegan Chili

The Best Slow Cooker Vegan Chili

The Best Slow Cooker Vegan Chili boasts not only beans for a vegetarian protein, but multiple grains too!  Top this healthy chili with scallions, tortilla chips, jalapenos, and regular or vegan cheese for the perfect finishing touch!

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23. Slow Cooker Cabbage

Slow Cooker Cabbage

Use your slow cooker to make the easiest vegetarian side dish!  This slow cooker cabbage recipe is as simple as it gets!  Toss all the ingredients in the slow cooker and that’s it!  Great served with your favorite protein!

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24. Crockpot Baked Ziti

Crockpot Baked Ziti

A complete vegetarian baked ziti pasta dish made entirely in your slow cooker!  Talk about easy and delicious!  Serve with garlic bread and a side salad for the ultimate Italian feast!

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25. Slow Cooker Black Beans and Rice

Slow Cooker Black Beans and Rice

This slow cooker black beans and rice can be a tasty side to your favorite protein or a complete vegan meal topped with guacamole, jalapenos, cilantro, and vegan sour cream!

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26. Lentil Sloppy Joes

Lentil Sloppy Joes

The nostalgic sandwich we all know and love, but made in the slow cooker and with lentils!  This recipe happens to be vegan too!

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27. Smoky Slow Cooker Mexican Black Beans

The perfect side to your Mexican meal, these Smoky Slow Cooker Mexican Black Beans are vegan, spicy, smoky, and so full of flavor!  Great with cheese enchiladas or chile rellenos!

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28. Slow Cooker Mexican Soup

Slow Cooker Mexican Soup

A slow cooker full of this Mexican soup filled with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and more veggies is just what cool fall nights are calling for!

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29. Slow Cooker Herbed Baby Potatoes

Slow Cooker Herbed Baby Potatoes are the easiest side dish ever!  Simply toss the baby potatoes in the slow cooker with olive oil, seasonings, and at the end, a little butter.  A great recipe for holidays too!

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30. Slow Cooker Mushroom Spinach Lasagna

Slow Cooker Mushroom Spinach Lasagna

Filled with mushrooms, spinach, and cheese, this vegetarian lasagna is a fabulous veggie-filled meal when you’re craving comfort food!  Bonus: it’s completely made in the slow cooker!

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31. Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce

Crockpot Cinnamon Apple Sauce

Apples, sugar, cinnamon, and water is all you’ll need to make homemade slow cooker apple sauce!  The convenience of the slow cooker makes this recipe a cinch to make!

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32. Crockpot Christmas Candy

Crockpot Christmas Candy

Save room for dessert!  It’s called Christmas candy, but feel free to make this slow cooker treat made with chocolate and peanuts any time of year!  

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33. Slow Cooker Curried Lentil Soup

A ladle full of Slow Cooker Curried Lentil Soup

Hearty, healthy, and so satisfying, this vegan lentil soup recipe will check all your comfort food boxes!  Made with lots of fresh vegetables, lentils, and warm spices, this easy recipe will be on repeat!

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34. Slow Cooker Apple Cobbler

A serving of Slow Cooker Apple Cobbler on a white plate with whipped cream on top.

While it’s great all year long, there’s something extra special about apples and warm spices during the fall and winter!  This slow cooker dessert is also great during the holidays when your stove and oven are occupied!

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I hope you enjoyed reading this list of 30+ Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes and were able to find some new tasty recipes to try!  

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