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:

They basically cook themselves.
You can “cook” while you’re not even home or if you’re sleeping.
You can freeze the extras for quick meals in the future.
They make you feel all warm and cozy even when it’s freezing outside.
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

December 9, 2016

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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. :)
  
  December 12, 2016
  
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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!

December 9, 2016

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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.
  
  December 12, 2016
  
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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!!

December 9, 2016

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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? :)
  
  December 12, 2016
  
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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.

December 11, 2016

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- Emilie says:
  
  OMG the Lasagna Soup is calling my name🙌 I hope you try some of these!
  
  December 12, 2016
  
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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!

December 22, 2016

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- Emilie says:
  
  Yay! My slow cooker is my life saver sometimes. Let me know what recipe you start with!
  
  December 27, 2016
  
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30 Cozy Vegan Slow Cooker Recipes (2024)

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How do you make slow cooker meals taste better? ›

If you take an extra 10 minutes to sauté the aromatics before scraping them into the slow-cooker, the finished dish will have deeper flavor and better texture. (And some new slow-cookers allow you to sauté right in the insert, so you don't have to wash a separate skillet.)

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Why are my slow cooker meals watery? ›

If you notice a consistent trend with your meals being too runny or soupy, you may want to consider making adjustments before you begin cooking as there is a chance that your slow cooker isn't the right size or is failing to cook hot enough. Both reasons could lead to failure to evaporate enough water from the meal.

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“Small slow cookers such as the 1 to 1.5-quart models are a great option for those cooking meals for one,” says Grainer. “Whether you're entertaining at home or bringing food to share, small slow cookers are easy to transport and will keep dips, appetizers, sides, and sauces warm.”

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Size of your Slow Cooker

When troubleshooting a meal-gone-wrong, often our first question is “How big is your slow cooker?” The size of your crockpot can affect the outcome of your meal. If your crockpot is smaller than what we recommend, you may need to cook your meal a little longer.

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Is it better to do slow cooker recipes on low or high? ›

Foods take different times to cook depending upon the setting used. Certainly, foods will cook faster on high than on low. However, for all-day cooking or for less-tender cuts, you may want to use the low setting.

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"Browning, or caramelizing, meat before putting it into a slow cooker isn't 100 percent necessary, but it is well worth the effort for the most flavorful and full-bodied end result," he says. "The caramelized surface of the meat will lend rich flavor and color to the finished dish."

What happens if you don't put liquid in a slow cooker? ›

Not adding enough liquid can lead to burning.

"It's important to add enough liquid to ensure the bottom of your dish doesn't burn."

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What's better than a slow cooker? ›

Want to choose between slow cooking and pressure cooking in one appliance? Then you're better off with a multicooker like Instant Pot that can do it all, but remember, both brands make slow cookers and multicookers, so make sure the model you buy has the features you want.

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Can you put a Pyrex bowl in a slow cooker? ›

Can you put a Pyrex dish in a slow cooker? Yes, of course. Pyrex was developed to withstand heat and to be shatter-resistant. Even better - there are commercially available slow cooker liners that are disposable after each use.

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What size crockpot is best for 2 people? ›

What a Crock Portion-Based Recommendations

Number of Portions	Recommended Slow Cooker Size
Two Portions	Use a 3-4.5 quart slow cooker. 4 quarts is the optimal size.
Three Portions	Use a 4-6 quart slow cooker. 5 quarts is the optimal size.
Four Portions	Use a 5-7 quart slow cooker. 6 quarts is the optimal size.

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Why put paper towel under crockpot lid? ›

The hack is easy enough: Simply place a sheet or two of paper towel between the lid and the pot, ensuring the seal remains tight. The paper towel will absorb excess moisture and prevent any condensation from dripping back onto the food.

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Why do you put foil balls in a slow cooker? ›

Utilizing aluminum foil balls in a slow cooker is a common practice, but not everyone understands why this technique is used. This method, simple yet effective, is employed to prevent the food from soaking in liquids or its own rendered fat during the cooking process.

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How do you add flavour to slow cooker? ›

Savoury ingredients, like soy sauce, fish sauce, Marmite, or Worcestershire sauce, can add some of the umami depth you're missing. Acidic ingredients like vinegar and lemon juice can brighten up flavours that have been dulled by hours of slow steaming and simmering.

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Why is my slow cooker food tasteless? ›

At high heat you are drawing moisture out of the meat. You will also lose more of the flavours that you tried to preserve all along by the low heat. Just start with very little liquid. It may just take some time to figure out which meals work well for you in a slow cooker.

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How do you add flavor to bland stew in a slow cooker? ›

Sugar enhances savoury food and adds the final dimension that is often missing. A small amount of brown sugar, honey, chutney or marmalade balances out the flavours and complements both meat and veggie recipes.

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How can I make my dishes more flavorful? ›

Stir in herbs and spices.

The obvious way to enhance a dish's flavor is to, well, give it more flavor. Raid your spice cabinet and have fun adding a bit of this and a bit of that to your food. A handful of chopped fresh herbs add flavor and brightness, so definitely keep those on hand as well.

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