ComScore

The 65 Best Vegan Slow Cooker Recipes

slow cooker vegan tortilla soup1
Two Peas and Their Pod

When we think of cooking with our trusty slow cooker, the first word that comes to mind is “meat,” not “broccoli.” But the oh-so-useful Crockpot can actually prepare some really amazing plant-based dishes. Read on for 65 vegan slow cooker recipes we love. (And don’t worry, we didn’t forget cocktails or dessert.)

vegan slow cooker recipes white bean and kale soup vegan slow cooker 4
Jessica in the Kitchen

1. White Bean And Kale Soup

Want a slurp-worthy soup? Add some all-natural veggie broth paste to the mix.

vegan slow cooker recipes crockpot quinoa chili
Jessica in the Kitchen

2. Easy Vegan Chili

This one-pot gem has it all, from quinoa to black beans to corn.

vegan slow cooker recipes slow cooker butter tofu 22chicken22 vegan 6
Jessica in the Kitchen

3. Slow Cooker Tofu Butter Chicken

Way cheaper than takeout, but just as tasty and convenient.

vegan slow cooker recipes healthy baked beans 4
Simple Veganista

4. Healthy Baked Beans

Make this barbecue staple in the Instant Pot or slow cooker—either way, the beans *don't* need to soak.

vegan slow cooker recipes autumn harvest soup
Fork and Beans

5. Autumn Harvest Veggie Soup

We're talking Brussels sprouts, carrots, onions and lots of fresh herbs.

vegan slow cooker recipes slow cooker quinoa enchilada casserole 5
Jessica in the Kitchen

6. Slow Cooker Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

Vegan mozzarella and sour cream FTW.

vegan slow cooker recipes refried beans
Simple Veganista

7. Refried Beans

They're oil-free, low-fat, protein-packed, rich in fiber and destined for Taco Tuesday.

vegan slow cooker recipes healthy overnight steel cut oatmeal recipe 1
Simple Veganista

8. Overnight Steel-cut Oatmeal

It's loaded with banana and cinnamon, but feel free to add nuts, berries or coconut flakes.

vegan slow cooker recipes thai butternut squash soup
Ambitious Kitchen

9. Healing Thai Butternut Squash Lentil Soup

Psst: It'll take you less than an hour to make on the stove.

vegan slow cooker recipes slow cooker hot chocolate 4
Jessica in the Kitchen

10. Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

You can thank coconut milk and vanilla paste for this vegan miracle.

slow cooker vegan enchiladas
Oh My Veggies
slow cooker vegan mole chili
The Pig & Quill

12. Vegan Mole Chili

Hold on to your soup spoons, folks.

slow cooker potato cauliflower curry
Half Baked Harvest 

13. Slow Cooker Potato And Cauliflower Curry

This dish packs a ton of flavor and comfort into every bowl.

vegan slow cooker recipes vegan jalapeno butternut squash queso 7
Ambitious Kitchen

14. Vegan Jalapeño Butternut Squash Queso

Prepare it in the Crockpot and leave it on warm, so your guests can scoop to their hearts' content during the party.

slow cooker vegan kung pao chickpeas
Detoxinista

15. Kung Pao Chickpeas

With just the right amount of spice.

slow cooker vegan butternut squash chili
Spend with Pennies

16. Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Chili

Sweet, savory, hearty—this one is pretty magical.

slow cooker vegan chia tea
Sweat Peas and Saffron 

17. Slow Cooker Chai Tea Latte

Your favorite barista will miss you.

crock pot vegan stuffing wild rice cranberries almonds
Well Plated by Erin

18. Stuffing With Wild Rice, Cranberries And Almonds

FYI, you *don't* need to wait for a holiday to eat stuffing.

slow cooker vegan ratatouille
Wendy Polisi

19. Slow Cooker Ratatouille

The hardest part is chopping the vegetables. Seriously.

slow cooker vegan sweet potatoes
Cook Eat Paleo

20. Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes

Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and cilantro.

slow cooker vegan split pea soup
The Simple Veganista 

21. Parsnip And Split Pea Soup

The perfect cold-weather remedy. Finish it with crumbled vegan bacon.

vegan slow cooker cranberry hot toddies
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

22. Slow Cooker Cranberry Hot Toddy

This fruity mix of rum and brandy will warm you right up.

vegan slow cooker masala lentils
The Full Helping

23. Slow Cooker Masala Lentils

It's loaded with fiber and protein, so you won't be craving a second dinner in 30 minutes.

slow cooker vegan butternut squash soup
Well Plated By Erin

24. Crockpot Butternut Squash Soup

We’re going to make this again and again come fall.

slow cooker vegan cauliflower bolognese
Inspiralized

25. Cauliflower Bolognese With Zucchini Noodles

Thanks, Ali Maffucci, for making our low-carb pasta dreams come true.

slow cooker vegan white bean mashed potatoes
Cotter Crunch

26. White Bean Vegan Mashed Potatoes

Creamy mashed potatoes without butter? Thanks, white beans.

slow cooker vegan chickpeas potatoes
Oh My Veggies
coconut soup
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL

28. Vegan Slow Cooker Detox Coconut Soup

Soul-warming, plant-based goodness.

slow cooker vegan vegetable korma
the Big Man’s World
slow cooker vegan tortilla soup
Two Peas & Their Pod
slow cooker vegan tofu marsala
Ambitious Kitchen
slow cooker vegan snack mix
Cotter Crunch
slow cooker vegan oatmeal
The Big Man’s World

33. Slow Cooker Salted Caramel Mocha Oatmeal

Did we mention it’ll make your house smell like heaven?

slow cooker black bean quinoa stew vegan
Sweet Peas & Saffron
slow cooker vegan brussells sprouts squash
Sweet Peas & Saffron 
slow cooker mashed cauliflower vegan
Detoxinista

36. Slow Cooker Mashed Cauliflower

Our favorite vegetable is at it again.

slow cooker vegan lentil chili
Cotter Crunch

37. Bbq Crockpot Lentil Chili

The leftovers will freeze beautifully. Now that’s planning ahead.

slow cooker carrot pasrnip mash vegan
Cotter Crunch

38. Crockpot Rosemary Carrot Parsnip Mash

A Julia Child-worthy recipe that’s guaranteed to impress.

slow cooker vegan apple pie steel oats
The Full Helping

39. Apple Pie Steel-cut Oats

Pie for breakfast? Pretty much, thanks to Coterie member, Gena Hamshaw.

slow cooker black bean soup vegan
Gimme Some Oven

40. Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

Ridiculously simple and filling. Win-win.

vegan slow cooker recipes slow cooker pasta e fagioli 920
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

41. Slow Cooker Pasta E Fagioli Soup

Swap Parmesan for nutritional yeast and boom—it's vegan.

vegan slow cooker recipes slow cooker masala lentils 2
The Full Helping

42. Slow Cooker Masala Lentils

Six hours in the Crockpot and you've got dinner for the week.

vegan slow cooker recipes vegan lentil bean chili
Darn Good Veggies

43. Vegan Lentil And Bean Chili

Pro tip: This nutritious dinner freezes like a charm.

vegan slow cooker recipes vegan fajitas
Darn Good Veggies

44. Vegan Fajitas

Think Portobello mushrooms, bell peppers, onions and all the spices.

vegan slow cooker recipes spring minestrone
How Sweet Eats

45. Springtime Crockpot Minestrone

Starring all your farmers market favorites.

vegan slow cooker recipes healthy vegetarian cabbage soup recipe 2
Gimme Some Oven

46. Spicy Vegetarian Cabbage Soup

Green chiles and crushed red pepper flakes bring the heat.

vegan slow cooker recipes slow cooker vegetarian gumbo recipe
Oh My Veggies

47. Slow Cooker Vegetarian Gumbo

Cajun seasoning. Kidney beans. Okra. Our spoons are ready.

vegan slow cooker recipes slow cooker apple sauce
Simple Veganista

48. Homemade Applesauce

All it takes is two fruits and some cinnamon.

vegan slow cooker recipes red beans and rice recipe vegan instant pot 6
Simple Veganista

49. Red Beans And Rice

Just the match for vegan fried chicken.

vegan slow cooker recipes black bean soup
Cookie and Kate

50. Spicy Black Bean Soup

It's gluten-free and boasts a ton of protein and fiber.

vegan slow cooker recipes red lentil sweet potato dahl
Darn Good Veggies

51. Red Lentil Sweet Potato Dahl

Dinner is only eight ingredients away.

vegan slow cooker recipes mashed potatoes instant pot recipe
Simple Veganista

52. Mashed Potatoes

Not into the white bean hack? Try this version, which gets its texture from dairy-free butter and cream.

vegan slow cooker recipes balsamic brussels sprouts
Damn Delicious

53. Slow Cooker Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

Brown sugar + balsamic vinegar = sweet, sticky heaven.

vegan slow cooker recipes best moroccan pumpkin chickpea stew recipe 1
Simple Veganista

54. Moroccan Pumpkin And Chickpea Stew

Packed with warm spices, protein and sugar pumpkins (but any winter squash will work).

vegan slow cooker recipes slow cooker mushroom wild rice soup 33
Jessica in the Kitchen

55. Slow Cooker Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

Just 15 minutes of prep—the Crockpot will do the rest.

vegan slow cooker recipes lentil sloppy joes with spaghetti squash
Ambitious Kitchen

56. Slow Cooker Lentil Sloppy Joes With Spaghetti Squash

Even picky kids can get behind this saucy stunner.

vegan slow cooker recipes slow cooker african peanut stew
Sweet Peas and Saffron

57. Vegan Slow Cooker Peanut Stew

Inspired by the West African staple, maafe.

vegan slow cooker recipes vegan pumpkin soup
Jessica in the Kitchen

58. Vegan Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup

Bookmark it now to serve at Thanksgiving later (with toasted pepitas).

vegan slow cooker recipes cinnamon spiked lattes 921
PHOTO: JON COSPITO/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL

59. Slow Cooker Spiked Cinnamon Lattes

Espresso, vanilla vodka and Kahlúa? Make it with dairy-free milk and we're there.

vegan slow cooker recipes slow cooker mushroom lentil cabbage rolls 2
Oh My Veggies

60. Slow Cooker Mushroom-lentil Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Thanks to hearty mushrooms, brown rice, lentils and pine nuts, you won't miss the meat.

vegan slow cooker recipes cuban black bean mango bowl with quinoa 6
Simple Veganista

61. Cuban Black Bean And Mango Bowl

Skip soaking the beans—your Crockpot will make them soft and tender on its own.

vegan slow cooker recipes slow cooker summer lasagna4
Oh My Veggies

62. Summer Slow Cooker Lasagna With Zucchini And Eggplant

Farmers market field trip, anyone? Substitute vegan mozz and Parm and you're in the clear.

vegan slow cooker recipes sweet potato quinoa and black bean chili
Jessica in the Kitchen

63. Vegan Sweet Potato And Black Bean Quinoa Chili

Complete with plant-based cashew-lime sour cream.

vegan slow cooker recipes hawaiian baked beans 7
Carlsbad Cravings

64. Slow Cooker Hawaiian Baked Beans

Crumble plant-based bacon on top for a bonus punch of smokiness.

vegan slow cooker recipes hot spiced wine
Darn Good Veggies

65. Crockpot Hot Spiced Wine

Bye-bye, winter blues.

Additional reporting by Alexandra Hough


heathgoldmanheadshot 1

Food Editor

From 2017 to 2019 Heath Goldman held the role of Food Editor covering food, booze and some recipe development, too. Tough job, eh?

taryn pire

Food Editor

Taryn Pire is PureWow’s food editor and has been writing about all things delicious since 2016. She’s developed recipes, reviewed restaurants and investigated food trends at...