13 Set-It-and-Forget-It Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes
Slow cookers aren’t just for meat-heavy meals, and if you’ve been skipping vegetarian options, you’re missing out in a big way. These dishes deliver serious comfort with minimal effort, letting bold flavors build while you go about your day. No constant stirring, no complicated steps; just rich, satisfying meals that feel like they took way more work than they actually did. Trust us, once you try these, you’ll wonder why they weren’t already in your weekly rotation.
This collection is packed with cozy, crowd-pleasing vegetarian slow cooker recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Think hearty vegetables, protein-rich beans, and comforting spices coming together in meals that don’t feel like an afterthought. Whether you’re fully plant-based or just looking to mix things up, these recipes make meatless cooking easy, filling, and impossible to skip.
Slow Cooker Oatmeal with Winter Fruit
This vegan-friendly Slow Cooker Oatmeal with Winter Fruit uses heart-healthy steel-cut oats, cranberries, and oranges for a healthy and hearty breakfast. If you landed here looking for a PUMPKIN OATMEAL recipe, you aren’t lost! Check the recipe card notes to swap the winter fruit for pumpkin.
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Slow Cooker Tomato Soup
This Slow Cooker Tomato Soup recipe has amazing flavor and so simple to make! If you are looking for a dinner recipe that is warm and comforting, easy to make, and packed with flavor, this Crock Pot Tomato Soup is a great choice! This creamy crockpot tomato soup is perfect for busy weeknights or a cold day.
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Savoury Green Lentil Soup (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)
This versatile Green Lentil Soup is a perfect clean-out-the-fridge meal. I’ve been making it for years, throwing in whatever happens to be at the bottom of my veggie bin. A great way to use up any leftover bits of fresh herbs also. It’s WFPB-compliant (no oil!), high in protein and fiber. Throw it in the Instant Pot after work if you’re pressed for time, or set-it-and-forget-it in your slow cooker in the morning.
Get the Recipe: Savoury Green Lentil Soup (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker).
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
This simple and delicious recipe for filling Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone Soup can be made vegan friendly as well. Let your slow cooker do the work while you get on with your day. Don’t miss out on this cozy bowl of goodness—it’s worth every bite!
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Slow Cooker Mexican Soup
This Mexican soup is an easy, tasty and nutritious slow cooker soup inspired by the country’s Indigenous-Spanish flavors and ingredients.
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Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Potatoes
Lemony, garlicky, and so full of flavor, you’re going to love this Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Potatoes recipe! Simply toss everything in the slow cooker and a delicious, easy side dish is done!
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Slow Cooker Peanut, Sweet Potato, & Chickpea Stew
This hearty chickpea stew is a vegan riff on West African peanut stew and cooks up effortlessly in the Crock Pot. A savory peanut-tomato sauce coats tender chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and spinach. Serve over rice and top generously with chopped salted peanuts and cilantro!
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Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
The ultimate low carb party appetizer! This Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip is easy, cheesy, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Slow Cooker Bread with Rosemary
Soft, fluffy and buttery bread with a hint of aromatic rosemary…baked in the crockpot?! This slow cooker bread recipe is easy and delicious — you may never want to bake bread in the oven again!
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Easy Slow Cooker Vegan Chili (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)
This Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili is a dump-and-go crockpot meal you can set and forget! This healthy three-bean chili is vegan, gluten-free, allergy-free, and full of plant-based protein, veggies, and bold Southwest flavors! A comforting dinner for a crowd or a meatless, make-ahead, and freezer-friendly meal you can meal prep!
Get the Recipe: Easy Slow Cooker Vegan Chili (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free).
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
Fall in a bowl! This Butternut Squash Soup is creamy, flavorful, and easy to make in a slow cooker! The natural sweetness of the squash blends beautifully with warm spices, creating a soup that’s hard to resist. Don’t miss the chance to try this seasonal favorite—it’s comfort food at its best!
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Vegan Slow Cooker Pumpkin Posole
Vegan slow cooker pumpkin posole is delicious! Thanks, Chanelle! She doesn’t make recipes for the blog that often (mostly because she refuses to be bothered with measuring her ingredients), but occasionally, she surprises me.
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Slow Cooker Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)
Use your canned beans and homemade spices to bring them together in a delicious, authentic bowl of frijoles known as refried beans. No more store-bought cans containing corn syrup or sugar!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos).
