For any day of the week, vegan slow cooker recipes can save the day. With your slow cooker, it’s a great way to have healthy meals waiting for you after a busy day. I often find that the crock pot is the easiest way to get plant-based recipes on the table. These vegan crock pot recipes are sure to please everyone with tasty flavors that will have them begging for more!
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What is a Crock-Pot?
A Crock-Pot is a type of slow cooking appliance that uses moist heat, cooking your food over a longer period of time. It has a heating element, a heavy ceramic pot that fits into the casing, and a glass lid to keep the heat and moisture it generates confined inside.
Slow cookers have risen to stardom in the kitchen because you can often dump your ingredients into it, turn it on, and come home to a fully-cooked meal. They can also free up your oven and your time during holidays, making them a must-have appliance for your kitchen.
Rae’s Favorite Slow Cookers
Here are my top slow cooker picks!
50 Vegan Slow Cooker Recipes
Slow-cooker recipes made with vegan ingredients are truly the perfect way to keep on with healthy eating without stressing yourself out at the end of the day. From veggie soups to vegan jambalaya and everything in between, you’ll find all the flavors you crave in these meatless meals that your slow cooker makes for you.
Chili Recipes
Vegan chili is full of such complex flavors that even non-vegans won’t believe there’s no meat. Plant-based proteins and delightful aromatics come together for a hearty, savory meal that can’t be beat!
Slow Cooker Bean Quinoa Chili
This bean quinoa chili takes just ten ingredients for an easy dinner or meal prep!
Make This Quinoa Bean Chili
The Best Slow Cooker Vegan Chili
A vegan twist on a classic comfort food. It the perfect healthy dinner packed with nutrients!
Make This Vegan Chili
Vegan White Bean Chili
This hearty chili makes a delicious and satisfying dinner that is perfect for a weeknight and makes great leftovers.
Make This Vegan White Bean Chili
Slow Cooker Lentil Taco Chili
Make weeknight dinners a breeze with this easy and delicious lentil chili crockpot recipe.
Make This Lentil Taco Chili
Soup Recipes
Vegan soups are a game changer for the fall season. Of course, you can make them any time of year, but when it’s time to trot out your fuzzy sweaters, it’s also time to load up your slow cooker with these soup recipes.
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Split Pea Soup
Hearty, thick, and full of veggies. This vegan split pea soup is filling, delicious, and easy to make. Enjoy!
Make This Sweet Potato Split Pea Soup
Easy Slow Cooker Tomato Soup
This dump-and-start slow cooker tomato soup is made vegan with pantry staples and coconut milk.
Make This Tomato Soup
Vegan Corn Chowder
This hearty corn chowder is loaded with veggies. Cook it on the stovetop, Instant Pot, or in a crockpot; all three cooking methods are included.
Make This Vegan Corn Chowder
Slow Cooker Vegan Miso Ramen Soup
Bursting with flavor, this slow cooker vegan miso ramen soup is easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy!
Make This Vegan Miso Ramen Soup
Slow Cooker Vegan Split Pea Soup
This split pea soup is a great dump-and-go recipe. It’s packed with fiber and easy to make. Does it get better than that?
Make This Split Pea Soup
Moroccan Chickpea Stew {Slow Cooker Recipe}
Tasty vegan Moroccan chickpea stew made in your slow cooker. It’s flavorful, savory, and veggie-packed.
Make This Moroccan Chickpea Stew
Vegan Crockpot “Beef” Stew
This vegan “beef” stew is easy to make and pairs great with rice, pasta, or as a stand alone dish.
Make This Vegan “Beef” Stew
Slow Cooker Mushroom Wild Rice Soup
These flavors blend together so perfectly in this vegan slow cooker soup recipe. With just 15 minutes of prep you can spend your time on other things.
Make This Mushroom Wild Rice Soup
Drink Recipes
In addition to making the perfect vegan Thanksgiving side, you can make heavenly holiday drinks for a crowd during the holiday season. You won’t have to worry about serving all your guests…just leave a ladle nearby and let them fill up as needed.
Crock Pot Pumpkin Apple Cider
This easy pumpkin-flavored apple cider is served hot or cold for a smooth and delicious fall flavor with every sip.
Make This Pumpkin Apple Cider
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
With just ten minutes of prep, you can make this easy and amazing decadent hot chocolate right in your slow cooker.
Make This Hot Chocolate
Slow Cooker Apple Cider From Scratch
Get cozy with a cup of this spiced apple cider. This incredible apple cider is homemade from scratch using a slow cooker. Easy peasy!
Make This Apple Cider From Scratch
Seasonal Spreads
You can even spread some more love for vegan foods by serving up these crock-pot spreads made entirely with plant-based ingredients. They’re a great addition to sandwiches or snacks that everyone will love.
Crockpot Pumpkin Butter
Perfect for topping bread and perfect for both gluten-free and vegan eaters, this easy pumpkin butter will soon become your favorite topping.
Make This Pumpkin Butter
Slow Cooker Apple Butter
This crabapple recipe uses small, tart crabapples, turning them into a delicious batch of slow-cooked apple butter.
Make This Apple Butter
Slow Cooker Peach Chutney
This delightful combination of peaches and spices makes a vegan-friendly spread for any sandwich or anything really!
Make This Peach Chutney
Slow Cooker Spiced Pear Sauce
Easy slow cooker spiced pear sauce. Think applesauce but in pear form. This easy pear sauce recipe takes just minutes to prep too!
Make This Spiced Pear Sauce
Vegetable Recipes
These vegetable slow cooker recipes are delicious as can be.
Crockpot Mashed Butternut Squash
The perfect side dish for your favorite fall meal. It’s a colorful, easy-to-make, and family-friendly recipe. Enjoy!
Make This Mashed Butternut Squash
Slow Cooker Kale
This easy, slow cooker recipe is made with fresh kale, onions, and spices for the perfect tasty side.
Make This Kale Recipe
Vegan Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Peeled and chunked, these easy mashed potatoes are the perfect vegan side dish. (Or eat them as a main!)
Make These Mashed Potatoes
Curry Recipes
Vegan curry is so warm and dreamy. It’s perfect for a chilly night and can be made as spicy as you’d like it. In the slow cooker, mastering curry is easier than ever for an unforgettable meal that truly rivals takeout every time.
Slow Cooker Lentil Curry
This Easy Slow Cooker Lentil Curry is simple, made with only pantry staples. It is full of flavor, easy to double up, and a perfect make-ahead recipe that is freezer friendly.
Make This Lentil Curry
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Curry
This easy curry cooks itself in mere hours in your slow cooker for an easy meal ready when you get home from work.
Make This Sweet Potato Curry
Slow Cooker Potato & Chickpea Tikka Masala
Made with potatoes, chickpeas, and other veggies mixed with a tomato-based sauce and warming spices, this heavenly recipe is an easy copycat you can make at home.
Make This Potato & Chickpea Tikka Masala
Slow Cooker Lentil Curry
Best served over rice for a full meal, this lentil curry is packed with coconut milk and fresh veggies for a flavorful curry you won’t forget.
Make This Lentil Curry Recipe
Easy Slow Cooker Dal Recipe with Coconut & Curry
A delightful slow cooker dal that couldn’t be easier to make! Red lentils, coconut milk, and curry simmer to perfection.
Make This Dal Recipe
Bean Recipes
Beans are one of my favorite plant-based ingredients. They’re full of protein and micro-nutrients that keep you feeling full and satisfied. Meatless Monday couldn’t possibly get any better!
Vegan Crock Pot Refried Beans
These vegan refried beans are delicious and perfect served in your favorite Mexican or Spanish-inspired dish.
Make This Crock Pot Refried Beans
Creative Recipes
Tired of the same flavors? I hear ya! Sometimes, we need to shake things up with a different cuisine or flavor. If you’re new to the vegan diet, you may not know where to turn to find unique and creative vegan crock-pot recipes. Fortunately, you can bookmark this page and see how many you can make!
Vegan Slow Cooker Pot Roast
This juicy and hearty “pot roast” is completely vegan and only takes 15 minutes to prep!
Make This Vegan Pot Roast
Slow Cooker Chana Masala
This easy pour-and-cook recipe is a fantastic way to enjoy restaurant-style chana masala right at home.
Make This Chana Masala
Vegan Slow Cooker Lentil Tacos
These vegan tacos are easy and the perfect family-friendly option for even the pickiest eaters.
Make This Lentil Tacos
Slow Cooker Vegan Sloppy Joes
Make your own plant-based take on this popular sandwich with a spicy and hearty homemade filling.
Make This Vegan Sloppy Joes
Slow Cooker Lentil Bolognese
This bolognese is easy to make and full of incredible plant-based ingredients. Enjoy!
Make This Lentil Bolognese
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls
The perfect, fluffy, and soft dinner rolls. They’re so easy to make and bake right in your slow cooker! Say what?
Make These Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls
Vegan Slow Cooker Veggie Loaf
This easy veggie loaf packs a big nutritious crunch from oats, kidney beans, and veggies.
Make This Veggie Loaf
FAQ
What cannot be cooked in a slow cooker? As a vegan, you’re probably never going to put meat into your slow cooker. But there are some vegan-friendly items that you should not put in there either. For one, using too much liquid could cause it to overflow. Delicate veggies such as asparagus get too soft and mushy. If you want to add those, add them towards the end of cooking time. Fresh herbs should only go in at the end, as should plant-based milk.
What vegetables should not be added to a slow cooker? Certain veggies lose their appeal in the slow cooker. Asparagus, bell peppers, and peas turn mushy and don’t taste all that great. Heartier root vegetables always seem to endure better. If a recipe calls for a more delicate veggie, make sure you add it towards the end of your cooking time.
What are some mistakes people make using a slow cooker? The biggest mistakes people make when using a slow cooker tend to be adding too much liquid or not defrosting their ingredients first, which can also add too much liquid. Putting veggies in too early also leads to some less than desirable results. But one thing you really want to avoid at all costs is taking the lid off while your meal is cooking. It will release the trapped heat and moisture and impact the outcome.
Final Words
Vegan crock pot recipes are a surefire way to end any chaotic day on a high note. These recipes are so easy to make and are full of flavor. Even those who aren’t devoted vegans will find something to love for Meatless Monday. Try these out the next time you don’t want to spend too much time fussing over dinner, and get ready for the most awesome leftovers for tomorrows lunch!
