30 Cozy Vegan Slow Cooker Recipes (2024)

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30 Cozy Vegan Slow Cooker Recipes Slow Cooker Soup Recipes 1. Vegan Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup 2. Slow Cooker Chickpea Peanut Stew 3. Creamy Slow Cooker Potato, Corn &JalapeñoSoup by Sweet Peas and Saffron 4. Vegan Lasagna Soup by Connoisseurus Veg 5. Tomato, Kale & Quinoa Soup by Damn Delicious 6. Crockpot Vegan Minestrone Soup by Dietitian Debbie Slow Cooker Chili Recipes 7. Slow Cooker Vegan Enchilada Quinoa Chili by Fit Mitten Kitchen 8. Slow Cooker White Quinoa Chili by Simply Quinoa 9. Crockpot Vegan Pumpkin Chili by The Roasted Root 10. Slow Cooker Red Lentil Chili by Running on Real Food 11. Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili by Eating Bird Food 12. Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Chili Mac by Easy Chickpeasy Slow Cooker Dinner Recipes 13. Slow Cooker Coconut Quinoa Curry by Simply Quinoa 14. Loaded “Baked” Sweet Potatoes by Hummusapien 15. Crockpot Quinoa Tacos by Chelsea’s Messy Apron 16. Slow Cooker Red Lentil Cauliflower Curry by Well Plated 17. Portobello Pot Roastby Virtual Vegan 18. Slow Cooker Peanut Tofu and Broccoli by Six Vegan Sisters Crockpot Side Dishes and Appetizers 19. Slow Cooker Vegan BBQ Meatballs 20. Vegan Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes with Garlic & Chives by Kitchen Treaty 21. Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip by Real Food Whole Life 22. Slow Cooked Black Eyed Peas and Greens by Baumass Foods 23. Healthy Baked Beans by The Simple Veganista 24. Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese by The Nut-Free Vegan Crockpot Breakfast Recipes 25. Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole by Around My Family Table 26. Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal by Eating Bird Food 27. Slow Cooker Chai Tea Latte by Sweet Peas and Saffron 28. Slow Cooker Apple Pie Steel-Cut Oatmeal by The Healthy Maven 29. Slow Cooker Breakfast Burritos by Delish Knowledge 30. Slow Cooker Cranberry Almond Granola by Kitschen Cat 10 comments FAQs References
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Get cozy and bust out your Crockpot for these Vegan Slow Cooker recipes! Warm up with lots of hearty vegan chili, soups & even oatmeal.

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30 Cozy Vegan Slow Cooker Recipes

If I could pick the most neglected appliance I own, it would be my slow cooker. The poor thing is just collecting dust in the cabinet. Which is ironic, because it’s legit the easier kitchen appliance to use EVER. It pretty much does all the work for you. All you have to do is turn it on and dump in your ingredients!

Why am I so mean to something that loves me so much?! I mean honestly, I’ve completely friend-zoned my slow cooker, but not anymore! My current goal is to get through all of these vegan slow cooker recipes this fall and winter, so my slow cooker should be feeling all warm and tingly (literally) inside with love.

Slow cooker recipes are the BEST because:

  1. They basically cook themselves.
  2. You can “cook” while you’re not even home or if you’re sleeping.
  3. You can freeze the extras for quick meals in the future.
  4. They make you feel all warm and cozy even when it’s freezing outside.
  5. You can transport food directly in your slow cooker, making it the perfect solution for potlucks, tailgate food and holiday recipes.

Have I given you enough reasons to dust off your slow cooker this season, or buy one if you’re currently lacking?? I hope so.

You all absolutely love my Vegan Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup (you have good taste!), so I thought you would enjoy this nice little round-up of vegan slow cooker recipes. We’re truly covering all our bases with plenty of vegan chilis and soups, slow cooker dinner recipes and side dishes, and even crockpot breakfast recipes! I’ve even split this guide up into sections to make it easier for you to find the perfect vegan slow cooker recipe for you. Let me know in the comments what recipe you want to try first!

Slow Cooker Soup Recipes

What’s better than cozying up with a delicious soup that’s been simmering all day long? Not much else! I always crave a bowl of soup on a cold day – it just feels like a warm hug in a bowl! And it’s a fact that soup always tastes better the longer you let it cook, so that is where the crockpot comes in! All of these slow cooker soup recipes are simple to make and will warm you up from the inside out.

1. Vegan Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

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2. Slow Cooker Chickpea Peanut Stew

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3. Creamy Slow Cooker Potato, Corn &JalapeñoSoup by Sweet Peas and Saffron

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4. Vegan Lasagna Soup by Connoisseurus Veg

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5. Tomato, Kale & Quinoa Soup by Damn Delicious

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6. Crockpot Vegan Minestrone Soup by Dietitian Debbie

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Slow Cooker Chili Recipes

One of my favorite easy weeknight dinners is a cozy vegan chili. It’s a go-to of mine because it’s one of those meals that always tastes delicious, even though it’s a hands-off kind of recipe. Why not make it even easier on yourself and make your chili in the slow cooker?! These are some of the best slow cooker chili recipes out there, and they’re all filled with plant-based goodness!

7. Slow Cooker Vegan Enchilada Quinoa Chili by Fit Mitten Kitchen

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8. Slow Cooker White Quinoa Chili by Simply Quinoa

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9. Crockpot Vegan Pumpkin Chili by The Roasted Root

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10. Slow Cooker Red Lentil Chili by Running on Real Food

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11. Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili by Eating Bird Food

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12. Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Chili Mac by Easy Chickpeasy

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Slow Cooker Dinner Recipes

The crockpot is good for so much more than just soups and stews! You can make vegan taco filling, baked potatoes, and vegan meatballs in the slow cooker if you’re looking to mix it up for dinner without having to do too much hands-on cooking!

13. Slow Cooker Coconut Quinoa Curry by Simply Quinoa

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14. Loaded “Baked” Sweet Potatoes by Hummusapien

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15. Crockpot Quinoa Tacos by Chelsea’s Messy Apron

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16. Slow Cooker Red Lentil Cauliflower Curry by Well Plated

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17. Portobello Pot Roastby Virtual Vegan

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18. Slow Cooker Peanut Tofu and Broccoli by Six Vegan Sisters

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Crockpot Side Dishes and Appetizers

Need a vegan side dish recipe to bring to your next potluck? An appetizer to share at your next tailgate? Or maybe you’re looking for vegan Thanksgiving sides! Not only does the crockpot make it easier to whip up a large party-sized batch of whatever side dish or appetizer you’re hoping to make, but it’s also easy to transport! All of these crockpot side dishes and appetizers are completely vegan and will please everyone at the table!

19. Slow Cooker Vegan BBQ Meatballs

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20. Vegan Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes with Garlic & Chives by Kitchen Treaty

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21. Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip by Real Food Whole Life

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22. Slow Cooked Black Eyed Peas and Greens by Baumass Foods

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23. Healthy Baked Beans by The Simple Veganista

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24. Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese by The Nut-Free Vegan

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Crockpot Breakfast Recipes

Yep you read that right! Make your mornings even easier by prepping your breakfast the night before! From crockpot oatmeal to vegan breakfast casseroles and even vegan quiche, these crockpot breakfast recipes have got you covered for those busy mornings!

25. Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole by Around My Family Table

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26. Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal by Eating Bird Food

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27. Slow Cooker Chai Tea Latte by Sweet Peas and Saffron

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28. Slow Cooker Apple Pie Steel-Cut Oatmeal by The Healthy Maven

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29. Slow Cooker Breakfast Burritos by Delish Knowledge

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30. Slow Cooker Cranberry Almond Granola by Kitschen Cat

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December 9, 2020

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  • Sarah | Well and Full says:

    This is a great roundup!! I need to get a slow-cooker... I feel like I'm missing out!

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    • Emilie says:

      Yes you do!! It's especially easy when I can quickly make a recipe before class and come back to something done. :)

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  • Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says:

    lolol I swear we're the same person. I (also) sadly do not use my slow cooker enough, and every time I use it I curse myself (for not using it more). Lovely roundup Emilie! And thanks so much for including my enchilada quinoa!

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    • Emilie says:

      That chili looks SO good. It always happens to me - a season passes and I'm like DAMNIT I should've made this or that. Slow cooker recipes are definitely happening.

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  • Kerri says:

    These all look so tasty Emilie!! I need to break out my crockpot too because it really is SO easy! i love that not all of these recipes are soups- so much variety!!

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    • Emilie says:

      Mine is way too neglected! I can't wait to try these - which one are you eyeing the most? :)

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  • Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says:

    Oh my gosh I want to try the Coconut Curry Quinoa for sure and the Lasanga Soup. SO MUCH YES.

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    • Emilie says:

      OMG the Lasagna Soup is calling my name🙌 I hope you try some of these!

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  • Jason says:

    Awesome list! I finally got myself a slow cooker because I saw one on sale while I was Christmas shopping. Now I can't wait to try it out!

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    • Emilie says:

      Yay! My slow cooker is my life saver sometimes. Let me know what recipe you start with!

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30 Cozy Vegan Slow Cooker Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What can you not put in a slow cooker? ›

7 things you should never put in a slow cooker
  1. Lean/expensive cuts of meat. Cuts of meat (Image credit: Shutterstock) ...
  2. Frozen foods. Frozen vegetables (Image credit: Shutterstock) ...
  3. Leafy vegetables. Kale leaves (Image credit: Shutterstock) ...
  4. Creamy ingredients. Milk in a glass jar (Image credit: Shutterstock) ...
  5. Seafood. ...
  6. Pasta. ...
  7. Rice.
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Is a slow cooker worth it for vegetarian? ›

Many of our meat-based recipes can be easily made vegetarian by removing or substituting the meat for a veggie alternative, and there are certain ingredients and recipes that are perfect for veggie slow cooking! You don't need to pre-cook any of your vegetables, the slow cooker will do it all!

How long are slow cooker recipes? ›

Most slow cooker meals take 8-12 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high, but there are also recipes for slow-cooked meat that take up to 24 hours. If you want to avoid overcooking your dish, follow the given guidelines as closely as possible.

Can you cook anything in a slow cooker? ›

Slow cookers are cheap to buy, economical to use and they're great for making the most of budget ingredients. Make everything from stews, curries and even desserts in an easy to use slow cooker. Just simply add your ingredients and let the machine do the work- perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.

What happens if you don't brown meat before a slow cooker? ›

Browning Is Better

And if you dredge the meat in flour before you brown it, your sauce will thicken up to make a gravy. You should always brown ground beef or any ground meat in a skillet before adding it to your slow cooker to prevent the meat from clumping up or from adding excess grease to your cooked dish.

What are the disadvantages of a slow cooker? ›

What are the disadvantages of a slow cooker? Slow cookers only apply heat to the bottom of the crock, which cuts down on their ability to reduce liquids and brown foods, and develop flavor the same way a Dutch oven or pressure cooker can.

Is 4 hours on high the same as 8 hours on low in a slow cooker? ›

The difference is the time it takes to reach that temperature. Low: 7-8 hours to reach the simmer point. High: 3-4 hours to reach the simmer point.

Do vegans need a slow cooker? ›

But don't be fooled: slow cookers are great for plant-based cooking and I recommend that you use yours at least once or twice per week.

Can you overcook meat in a slow cooker on low? ›

Can you overcook something in a slow cooker? Slow cookers are specially designed to cook food for long periods of time, but yes, you can still overcook in a slow cooker if something is left on the wrong setting for longer than it's supposed to be.

Can you leave the lid off a slow cooker to thicken? ›

Take the lid off

Place the cooker on a high setting, and open the lid for 30-45 minutes to let excess moisture cook off. The liquid will reduce, leaving you with a thick and delicious gravy or sauce. (Tip: This trick can also be applied for thickening stews, or when you've accidentally added too much liquid.)

Can you put everything in a slow cooker the night before? ›

Make-ahead when possible: If your slow cooker has a removable insert, assemble the ingredients the night before and refrigerate the entire insert overnight. It's important to note that starting with cool ingredients may lengthen cooking time (but be sure to keep them out of the temperature danger zone).

What vegetables should not be added to a slow cooker? ›

Tender vegetables

Vegetables such as peas, asparagus and peppers can become a flavorless, mushy mess in a slow cooker.

Is there anything you Cannot cook in a slow cooker? ›

Fish and shellfish tend to be very lean and don't fare well in the slow cooker. They turn out grainy and dry. The only exceptions are squid and octopus, which can benefit from slow cooking to tenderise them.

What beans should not be cooked in a slow cooker? ›

Turns out cooking dried red kidney beans and cannellini beans in your slow cooker can make you sick. Find out how to eliminate the toxin that can make you ill and how to safely prepare and cook these commonly used legumes.

Why can't you put raw meat in a slow cooker? ›

If you simply pop some raw meat in your slow cooker, it won't have a chance to brown, which adds some much-needed flavor and cuts down on plenty of unappealing grease. Instead, you're better served by browning raw meat in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker with your other ingredients.

Can you put raw hamburger in a slow cooker? ›

You can, but by browning it first you can drain most of the fat.

Is it okay to put raw chicken in a slow cooker? ›

Yes, you can put raw chicken in a slow cooker! Slow cookers and Crock-Pots are designed to cook raw meats. The direct heat from the pot, lengthy cooking time and steam created from the tightly covered container destroys bacteria, making slow cooking safe. You can put frozen chicken in a slow cooker, too!

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