10 Delicious Crockpot Vegan Recipes

10 Delicious Crockpot Vegan Recipes

These vegan crockpot vegan recipes are perfect for dinner preparation. They're quick, easy to make, and loaded with healthful veggies and plant-based protein! Soups, curries, stews, and side dishes are all included.

All of these vegan crockpot recipes are entirely plant-based.

The Advantages Of Crockpot Cooking

• The longer cooking durations provide for improved flavour distribution in many recipes.
• Lower temperatures reduce the possibility of scorching meals sticking to the pan's bottom or burning in an oven.
• The slow cooker frees up your oven and stovetop for other purposes, an excellent alternative for large gatherings or holiday meals. Slow cooker dressing or mashed potatoes are popular side dishes.
• There's no reason to scrub multiple pots and pans. You'll need to wash the slow cooker and possibly a few prep items most of the time.
• Slow cookers consume less energy than an electric oven.
• The slow cooker does not heat the kitchen like a vast oven, a big bonus on a hot summer day.
• A slow cooker is easy to transport. Bring it from the kitchen to the office or a party. Plug it in and serve.

10 Crockpot Vegan Recipes For You To Try

1. Crockpot Vegan Jambalaya

From my favourite crockpot vegan recipes, vegan jambalaya is one of them. This simple vegan jambalaya is made with a spicy mixture of rice, red beans, and peppers. It's quick and simple to make on the stove, or you can use a slow cooker!

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Total time: 45 minutes | Servings: 6-8

Ingredients

• Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
• Green bell pepper: 1 diced
• Celery stalks: 2, diced
• Onion: 1 medium, diced
• Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
• Paprika: 1 tablespoon
• Ground cumin: 2 teaspoons
• Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon
• Dried thyme: 1 teaspoon
• Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable broth: 3 cups
• Diced tomatoes in the sauce: 400 grams
• Cayenne pepper hot sauce: 2 tablespoons
• Kidney beans drained and rinsed: 400 grams
• Chopped vegan sausage: 2 cups
• Scallions chopped: 3

Method

1. Place a big saucepan over medium heat and coat the bottom with oil. Add the bell pepper, celery, and onion to the heated oil—Cook the vegetables for 5 minutes or until they soften. Combine the garlic and spices (paprika and oregano) in a mixing bowl.
2. Combine the broth, tomatoes, spicy sauce, and rice in a mixing bowl. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a very low simmer, stir the pot well, and cover the pot—Cook for 20 minutes until the rice is soft and all the liquid has been absorbed. While the rice is cooking, brown the sausage chunks in a skillet.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat after the rice has been cooked and set it aside for 5 minutes with the lid on.
4. Fluff the rice with a fork after removing the lid from the saucepan. Combine the beans and sausage in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Add salt to taste to the jambalaya.
5. Top with scallions and serve. Enjoy!

2. Crockpot Creamy Chili Dip

Slow Cooker Creamy Chili Dip is made in the crockpot and takes only a few hours. This recipe is a 5-star since it is spicy and goes well with fresh vegetables and chips.

Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 4 hours | Total time: 4 hours 20 minutes | Servings: 48 oz

Ingredients

• Onion: 1 small, finely chopped
• Extra virgin olive oil: 1 tablespoon
• Pinto beans: 30 oz
• Salsa: 2 cups
• Dairy-free cream cheese: 6 oz
• Black olives: 30 oz, sliced or chopped
• Chilli powder: 1 tablespoon
• Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon
• Sea salt: 1 teaspoon or to taste

Method

1. In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
2. Sauté for 10-15 minutes with the finely chopped onion.
3. Combine the sautéed onions, drained and chopped black olives, drained and rinsed pinto beans, and the additional ingredients in a slow cooker.
4. Even after stirring, the vegan cream cheese will remain lumpy. It will melt as the crockpot heats up. Cook on low for 4 hours, covered.
5. After an hour, give it another stir to make sure the cream cheese is melted and adequately combined. Stir it again at the end of the four hours, and it's done.
6. If your slow cooker has a warm option, you can keep the dip in there, but it's also delicious at room temperature.

3. Crockpot Peanut Stew

Slow-cooker peanut stew is the epitome of vegan comfort food! The West African peanut stew inspired it.

It contains chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and peanut butter. You can put this together ahead of time and freeze it as a crockpot freezer dinner.

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 6 hours | Total time: 6¼ hours | Servings: 4

Ingredients

• Chickpeas: 15 oz can, drained and rinsed
• Vegetable stock: 4 cups
• Salt: ½ teaspoon
• Cumin: 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander: ½ teaspoon
• Cayenne: ¼ teaspoon
• Diced tomatoes: 15 oz
• Sweet potatoes peeled: 4-5 cups
• All-natural peanut butter: ½ cup
• Onion: 1, diced
• Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
• Ginger: 1 inch, finely grated

Method

1. Add chickpeas, vegetable stock, salt, cumin, coriander, cayenne, diced tomatoes, sweet potatoes, peanut butter, onion, garlic, and ginger to insert a 5 quart or larger slow cooker.
2. To blend, stir everything together. Cook on low for 6 hours with the lid on your slow cooker. Place four handfuls of spinach in the slow cooker, stir, and replace the cover. Set the timer for 15 minutes on high. To thicken the stew, mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher.
3. This step is optional, and you can skip it if you choose. Serve with dipping bread or one of the toppings.

4. Easy Crockpot Vegan Stew Recipe

This easy Crockpot Vegan Stew Recipe is low in fat and high in nutrients, with root vegetables, chestnut mushrooms, and peas in a tangy, flavourful broth. To mop up the juices, serve with crusty bread.

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 6 hours | Total time: 6¼ hours | Servings: 6

Ingredients

• Onions: 3
• Carrots: 3
• Potatoes: 2
• Parsnip: 1
• Celery sticks: 3
• Chestnut mushrooms: 250 g
• Plain flour: 1½ tablespoons
• Vegetable stock: 500 ml
• Balsamic vinegar: 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
• Tomato puree: 2 tablespoons
• Mixed herbs: 1 teaspoon
• Tabasco sauce: 2 dashes
• Frozen peas: 120 g
• Freshly ground pepper

Method

1. In a large mixing bowl, roughly chop all vegetables (excluding the frozen peas).
2. Combine the flour, herbs, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
3. Place in a slow cooker.
4. Add the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, tabasco sauce, and tomato puree to the stock and stir well.
5. Pour the liquid over the vegetables.
6. Set the slow cooker to high for 3½ hours or low for 5½ hours.
7. Cook, occasionally stirring, until the vegetables are soft (approximately another ½ hour).
8. Serve the vegan stew with crusty bread on the side to soak up the sauce!

5. Crockpot Tofu Tikka Masala

Make this hearty, creamy, and delicious tofu tikka masala in your slow cooker or Instant Pot for simple dinner prep. Gluten-free and vegan.

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 3 hours | Total time: 3¼ hours | Servings: 4

Ingredients

• Garam masala: 1 tablespoon
• Paprika: 2 tablespoons
• Ground coriander: 1 teaspoon
• Ground black pepper: ½ teaspoon
• Salt: ¾ teaspoon
• Cayenne pepper: ½ teaspoon
• Ground turmeric: ½ teaspoon

Ingredients For The Tofu Tikka Masala

• Extra-firm tofu: 12 oz
• Coconut oil: 1 tablespoon
• Cumin seeds: 1 teaspoon
• Yellow onion: 1, diced
• Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
• Ginger: 1 inch, peeled and minced
• Green chilli peppers: 2, finely chopped
• Red bell pepper: 1 diced
• Nutritional yeast: 3 tablespoons
• Tomato paste: 6 tablespoons
• Cherry tomatoes: 2 cups, quartered
• Full-fat coconut milk: 1 can
• White wine vinegar: 2 tablespoons
• Coconut sugar: 1 teaspoon
• Sea salt to taste
• Freshly-squeezed lemon juice to taste for serving
• Chopped fresh cilantro (coriander) to taste for serving

Method

1. The extra liquid from the tofu package should be drained. Wrap the tofu in many clean towels and set it on a heavy item (alternately, use a tofu press).
2. I press the tofu before chopping and prepping the other ingredients to save time. Mix up all of the spices and set them aside.
3. Heat the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the diced onion with a touch of salt.
4. Simmer turns periodically until the onion is transparent and gently golden, about 4 to 6 minutes.
5. Add the cumin seeds and cook for another 60 seconds. Cook for another 60 seconds after adding the garlic, ginger, and chilli pepper. Cook, constantly stirring, until all of the spice combinations have been incorporated.
6. Cook for 2 minutes further, stirring constantly, after adding the bell pepper, nutritional yeast, and tomato paste.
7. Finally, add the tomatoes and stir thoroughly, scraping the pan's bottom. Cook, occasionally stirring, for 3-4 minutes or until the tomatoes soften. Turn the heat off.
8. To prepare the pressed tofu, cut it into tiny pieces. Using a light spray or grease, lightly coat the bottom of your slow cooker. Stir the slow cooker's coconut milk, white wine vinegar, and coconut sugar.
9. Using a spatula, scrape all mixtures from the skillet into the bowl. Stir in the tofu with a fork.
10. Cook 4–6 hours on low, or 2–3 hours on high. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes on high pressure in your Instant Pot or around 30 minutes at a low simmer on the stovetop, stirring regularly.
11. Season with salt and freshly squeezed lemon juice after cooking to taste.
12. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or your favorite side dish.

6. Crockpot Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

The crockpot vegan butternut squash soup is a delightful, hands-off soup suitable for chilly fall and winter days. It also has the added benefit of making your home smell wonderful!

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 2 hours | Total time: 2¼ hours | Servings: 4

Ingredients

• Butternut squash: 1 medium
• Vegetable broth: 2 cups
• Garlic peeled: 4 cloves
• White onion: 1 medium, diced
• Granny Smith apple: 1
• Salt: ½ teaspoon
• Black pepper: ¼ teaspoon
• Fresh thyme: 1 bunch
• Coconut milk: 1 cup

Method

• Butternut squash should be peeled, deseeded, and chopped roughly. Everything except the coconut milk should be added to the slow cooker with the butternut. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or 2 to 4 hours on high, stirring occasionally.
• When a fork can easily mash butternut, the soup is ready. Thyme sprigs should be picked out. To purée the soup, use an immersion blender. Serve with coconut milk on top after ladling the soup into bowls.

7. Crockpot Wild Rice Soup

This healthful crockpot wild rice soup dish uses butternut squash, kale, and white beans. This vegetarian and vegan crockpot soup dish is made with wild rice.

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 6 hours | Total time: 6¼ hours | Serving: 8

Ingredients

• Onion: 1 medium, chopped
• Wild rice or wild rice blend: 1 cup
• Butternut squash: 1 medium
• White beans: 15 oz
• Celery: 4 ribs, chopped
• Dried oregano: ½ teaspoon
• Dried thyme: ½ teaspoon
• Garlic powder: ½ teaspoon
• Salt: ½ teaspoon
• Black pepper: ⅛ teaspoon
• Bay leaf: 1
• Low sodium vegetable broth: 6 cups
• Kale or baby spinach: 6 cups, chopped (optional)

Method

1. Combine all ingredients except for the broth and kale in the slow cooker.
2. Fill the slow cooker halfway with broth and stir gently to incorporate.
3. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3½ hours or until the rice is cooked and soft. Because all slow cookers are different, your cooking time may differ from mine.
4. Check to see if the rice is done near the end of the cooking time. The soup has simmered long enough until the rice is soft.
5. Remove the bay leaf from the dish. Toss the greens into the soup. Serve.

8. Crockpot Irish Oatmeal

Crockpot Irish Oatmeal is a delicious way to start the day. In less than 5 minutes, toss everything into the crockpot, and when you wake up in the morning, drizzle on some maple syrup and enjoy a deliciously hearty meal.

Prep time: 4 minutes | Cook time: 8 hours | Total time: 8 hours 4 minutes | Servings: 4

Ingredients

• Irish Oatmeal: 1½ cups steel-cut oats
• Water: 5 cups
• Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
• Maple syrup for drizzling in the morning
• Dairy-free milk for drizzling in the morning, optional
• Apple chunks for adding to the oatmeal in the morning, optional

Method

1. Add the oats, water, and cinnamon to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, stirring frequently.
2. If your crockpot has a timer and you can set the start time, that would be ideal. If you want to sleep in but don't want to overcook the oats, this is the way to go.
3. If you want to go all out, double the recipe! Pour into a bowl and drizzle with maple syrup.

9. Crockpot Butter Chickpeas With A Vegan Twist

Chickpeas in Butter with a Vegan Twist! If you like Butter Chicken, a popular Indian dish, you'll enjoy this slow cooker variation, which is vegan and easy to make.

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 4 hours | Total time: 4¼ hours | Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

• Firm tofu: 14 oz
• Olive oil or vegan butter: 1 tablespoon
• Onion: 1 medium, diced
• Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
• Coconut milk: 1 can
• Tomato puree: 1 cup
• Garam masala: 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon
• Curry powder: 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder: 2 teaspoons
• Ground ginger: ½ teaspoon
• Salt: ½ teaspoon
• Garbanzo beans: 1 15 oz can, rinsed and drained
• Cilantro: ⅛ cup, finely chopped
• Cooked rice: 2 cups for serving

Method

1. Rinse the tofu after removing it from the package. Place tofu on a cutting board after wrapping it in a paper towel.
2. Place something heavy on the tofu for about 15 minutes to allow the water to drain out. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add the onion. Cook for 5 minutes or until soft and transparent.
3. Stir in the garlic until everything is well combined. Whisk the coconut milk, tomato puree, garam masala, curry powder, chilli powder, ground ginger, and salt & pepper in a large mixing bowl. Cook for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
4. Finely dice the tofu while the sauce is simmering. In the slow cooker's base, place the tofu and garbanzo beans. Pour the sauce over everything—cook on low for 5 hours or until desired results are achieved.
5. Stir in the cilantro just before serving. If desired, serve with rice and naan.

10. Vegan Crockpot Hot Chocolate

This VEGAN crockpot (slow cooker) hot chocolate is ultra-rich, creamy, and indulgent. This recipe for no-fail hot chocolate has real chocolate, cocoa, thick coconut milk, and sweetened condensed coconut milk. Just in time for the holidays!

Prep time: 4 minutes | Cook time: 4 hours | Total time: 4 hours 4 minutes | Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

• Sweetened condensed coconut milk: 8oz can
• Coconut milk: 1 can
• Non-dairy milk: 10 cups
• Cocoa powder: ¼ cup
• Vegan chocolate chips: 2 cups
• Vanilla: 1½ teaspoons

Method

1. Combine the cocoa powder and 1 cup of almond milk in a small bowl. Blend until smooth.
2. Stir everything into your crockpot or slow cooker, including the chocolate mixture.
3. Cook for 4 hours on low, stirring occasionally.
4. Whisk thoroughly before serving with vegan marshmallows and coconut whipped cream!

Conclusion

The crockpot is a terrific way to add flavour to your vegetarian soups and stews, but endless possibilities exist.

You can use it to make everything from caramel to spinach and artichoke dip. It's a bit of a miracle worker. Winter is the perfect season for experimenting with slow cooking.

Don’t miss trying the vegan crockpot recipes, and tell us about your favourite one.

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