A good vegetarian slow cooker dinner that the whole family loves is one of those recipes you hold onto dearly. It's essential for busy weeknights when you know you're going to come home exhausted and hungry, and will just want something to eat that's warm, comforting, and healthy. Let us help make your weeknight meal prep a little easier with these tasty, kid-friendly, and most importantly easy vegetarian slow cooker recipes, including stews, chili, soups, and more.
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Slow Cooker Potato Soup
One of the things we love most about this hearty, filling weeknight soup is just how good it makes you feel. It's a great hands-off dinner that you can whip up on a weeknight and feel good eating leftovers the next day for lunch.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Potato Soup.
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Spiced Sweet Potato and Peanut Purée
This rich, spicy soup is great for cold nights all by itself — but don't sleep on the smokey pita chip garnish. They're delicious!
Get the recipe for Spiced Sweet Potato and Peanut Purée.
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Chili with Grains and Beans
Packed with toothsome wheat berries, hearty beans and kicky poblano peppers, this chili is so flavorful you may not notice it's missing the meat. Let it simmer away in the pot all day until you're ready to eat.
Get the recipe for Chili with Grains and Beans.
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4
Black Bean and Chile Soup
Skip the called-for ham hock, and swap the water for vegetable broth to keep this spicy black bean soup vegetarian.
Get the recipe for Black Bean and Chile Soup.
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Slow Cooker Mac-N-Cheese
It's rich and delicious, but the real genius of this recipe is that you literally dump everything into the pot and turn it on. What could be easier?
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Mac-N-Cheese at Brown Sugar.
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Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Potatoes
Potatoes are a go-with-anything side dish. Make a big batch extra flavorful with this delicious buttery recipe.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Potatoes at Clean Foodie Cravings.
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Vegetable Slow Cooker Lasagna
Get your lasagna fix with this slow cooker version that's full of veggies and plenty of cheese.
Get the recipe for Vegetable Slow Cooker Lasagna at Pinch of Yum.
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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Dal
This dish is also vegan, yet is still so creamy from the coconut milk and mashed lentils. It's best served over some fluffy basmati rice.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Dal at The Girl on Bloor.
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Slow Cooker Quinoa Minestrone Soup
Minestrone soup never fails to satisfy. This recipe adds in quinoa for an extra boost of protein and flavor.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Quinoa Minestrone Soup at Chelsea's Messy Apron.
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Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
You can't go wrong with a classic mac and cheese recipe—especially this one that's extra cheesy and rich.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese at Dinner at the Zoo.
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Slow Cooker Thai Butternut Squash Curry with Noodles
This Thai curry dish is full of bold flavors such as butternut squash and a nutty curry served over egg noodles.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Thai Butternut Squash Curry with Noodles at Half Baked Harvest.
12
Lentil Tortilla Soup
Finish off each bowl of this tortilla soup with your favorite taco toppings. This blogger recommends garnishing with diced jalapeños, chopped red onion, and sliced avocado.
Get the recipe for Lentil Tortilla Soup at Peas and Crayons.
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13
Chipotle Black Bean Chili
If your family isn't a fan of too much spice, go easy on the chipotle chili powder in this one.
Get the recipe for Chipotle Black Bean Chili at One Lovely Life.
14
Pinto Bean Enchiladas
Once you whip up these enchiladas, you might never be back to your favorite Mexican restaurant. Loaded with onions, corn, and green chiles, and topped with avocado, cilantro, and scallions, this vegan option packs in lots of flavor
Get the recipe for Pinto Bean Enchiladas at Oh My Veggies.
15
Thai Pineapple Curry
Fresh pineapple adds a refreshing bite to this nourishing bowl.
Get the recipe for Thai Pineapple Curry at Don't Waste the Crumbs.
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Mexican Quinoa Tacos
In a rut with your typical taco Tuesday recipe? The combination of quinoa, corn, and black beans is one that won't leave you hungry.
Get the recipe for Mexican Quinoa Tacos at Chelsea's Messy Apron.
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Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes, Coconut, Spinach, and Lime
Cayenne pepper adds a kick to this hearty soup. If you don't like a lot of spice, don't worry: A dollop of coconut milk yogurt balances out the heat.
Get the recipe for Lentil Soup at The First Mess.
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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
Top this creamy vegan soup with a splash of coconut milk and a dash of paprika.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup at Gimme Some Oven.
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Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa Bake
Pinto beans, black beans, and quinoa pack in plenty of protein without sacrificing any of the classic Tex-Mex flavors.
Ge the recipe for Enchilada Quinoa Bake at Cooking Classy.
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Crock-Pot Low Carb Lasagna
Replace noodles with eggplant and zucchini for a healthy twist on the classic comfort food.
Get the recipe for Crock-Pot Low Carb Lasagna at Well Plated by Erin.