21 Vegan Crockpot Recipes (2024)

By: Denise Bustard9 Comments
Posted: 9/28/21Updated: 9/28/21

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These vegan crockpot recipes are ideal for meal prep. They are so efficient to prepare and are packed with healthy veggies and plant-based protein! Including recipes for soups, curries, stews, and side dishes.

These vegan crockpot recipes are all 100% plant-based, just like our vegan meal prep recipes.

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Delicious, hearty, and full of plant-based goodness - you're going to want to save these vegan crockpot recipes to come back to again and again.

Most of these recipes do not require any pre-cooking, meaning you can dump everything in the slow cooker, press start, and go about your day! Not only is the slow cooker great for easy meals, but it is our secret weapon when it comes to meal prep. You'll have a cozy and delicious vegan meal waiting for you after a busy day - it doesn't get any better than that!

How to use these recipes for meal prep

Crockpot freezer meals - some of these recipes may be assembled ahead and frozen. See our tips for crockpot freezer meals in this post.
Portion and freeze - cool leftovers, portion out with rice (when appropriate), and freeze in single serve portions. We would recommend a good set of glass meal prep containers for this.
Repurpose leftovers - you can make a big batch and repurpose leftovers in multiples dishes. You can see how we did that in this crockpot sweet potatoes post.

Soups

Crockpot Broccoli Turmeric Soup (keto, vegan)

This super healthy broccoli, ginger and turmeric soup is a powerhouse of anti-inflammatory ingredients and will warm you right up on a cold day.

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Slow Cooker Chickpea Tortilla Soup (Freezer to Crock Pot)

Slow cooker chickpea tortilla soup which can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer! A great way to stay out of the kitchen this summer.

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Creamy Crockpot Tomato Soup

This Dump and Start Crockpot Tomato Soup is flavourful and warming and made with simple, pantry ingredients. Great for hectic weekdays and meal prep.

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Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Corn Soup (Vegan)

This vegan slow cooker potato corn soupis aneasy and deceptively healthy. Easy to prep ahead and re-heat for easy lunches.

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Freezer Meal Wild Rice Soup

Freezer Meal Wild Rice Soup! Just freeze in a bag and add to the Instant Pot. So creamy and simple. Perfect for fall/winter nights!

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Healthy Vegetable Soup

A deliciously hearty vegetable soup for a chilly fall or winter day. Bursting with chickpeas, veggies, and quinoa!

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Stews

Vegan Slow Cooker Peanut Stew (Maafe-Inspired)

Slow cooker peanut stew is vegan comfort food at it's finest! With chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and peanut butter, it's inspired by the West African peanut stew, maafe. You can assemble this ahead and freeze as a crockpot freezer meal.

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Moroccan Chickpea Stew

This slow cooker Moroccan Chickpea Stew is filled with tons of vegetables but is hearty and comforting. It's easy to make, is healthy and totally delicious!

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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Quinoa Stew

Hearty, healthy, and filled with delicious southwestern flavor, this slow cooker black bean, quinoa and sweet potato stew is so easy to prep! Works great as a weeknight dinner, and can be meal prepped in multiple ways.

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Curry

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Curry

This slow cooker butternut squash lentil curry is creamy and flavored with warm spices, butternut squash, coconut milk and lime juice! Works great as a comforting vegan dinner, or for meal prep.

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Vegan Slow Cooker Tikka Masala

This vegan slow cooker tikka masala is PERFECT for meal prep! It makes an easy freezer crockpot meal, and leftovers keep (and can be frozen) for healthy plant-based lunches.

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Slow Cooker Coconut Curried Eggplant

Eggplant and zucchini slow cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with Indian spices. Easy, healthy, vegan and gluten-free. Serve with cauliflower rice for a veggie packed meal!

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Sides

Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, Pecans and Butternut

Make the holidays easier with these slow cookerBrussels sprouts with butternut, pecans and cranberries. Instructions to prepare them in a slow cooker or on a sheet pan, so you can maximize your oven space!

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Ultra Creamy Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes

How to make ultra creamy crock pot sweet potatoes that are perfect for meal prep. 5 minutes prep, one ingredient, plus 10+ delicious ways to use them up!

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Crock Pot Potatoes

These easy crock pot potatoes cook up with olive oil and herbs and save room in your oven or on the stove. The easiest side dish that takes minutes to toss into the slow cooker.

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Creamy Healthy Fall Vegan Sweet Potato Soup In The Slow Cooker

This CREAMY healthy fall vegan sweet potato soup is made in the slow cooker for an EASY weeknight dinner with cozy flavor! Gluten free, paleo and delicious!

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Slow Cooker Ratatouille

A delicious slow cooker ratatouille with summer vegetables. Serve as a side, over rice or quinoa, with a grilled protein or even in an omelet.

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Meet Denise Bustard

Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more.

Reader Interactions

Charcy says
Posted on 6/22/20 at Posted on 6/22/20
Thank you for making this list! I‘ve been so lost for dinner ideas 😅
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- Denise Bustard says
  Posted on 6/29/20 at Posted on 6/29/20
  Hi Charcy! I'm so happy to hear the round up was helpful for you!
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Chris says
Posted on 1/17/20 at Posted on 1/17/20
It’s funny to me that Hillshire Farm is advertising smoked sausage on the vegan recipe website. Maybe not hitting their target audience here 😉
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- Denise says
  Posted on 2/3/20 at Posted on 2/3/20
  Hi Chris! LOL sounds like they are not. I am not a vegan food blog, so I don't have non vegan product ads blocked on my site. I'm glad you can have a sense of humour about it!
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Jessica says
Posted on 10/20/19 at Posted on 10/20/19
34 not 29
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- Denise says
  Posted on 10/21/19 at Posted on 10/21/19
  Thanks so much for catching that, Jessica! I am not sure how that slipped through. Will update ASAP.
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Jessica says
Posted on 10/20/19 at Posted on 10/20/19
Um 29 is not only not vegan but it isn’t even vegetarian. There’s dairy, chicken broth and chicken!
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Judy says
Posted on 4/24/19 at Posted on 4/24/19

These all look amazing! Thanks for putting together such a comprehensive list!
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- Denise says
  Posted on 4/26/19 at Posted on 4/26/19
  I hope you find a recipe you enjoy, Judy!
  Reply

FAQs

Can I just throw a bunch of ingredients in the crockpot? ›

For many dishes, particularly soups and stews, you really can just throw all the ingredients in. It can be nice to cook the onions beforehand, as the flavour is different to when you put them in raw, but experiment both ways as you may find you prefer one.

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Does size of crockpot affect cooking time? ›

Size of 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. If it's larger than what we recommend you may need to shorten the cooking time.

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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.

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What if my slow cooker is too big for recipe? ›

How To Adapt Recipes To The Size Of Your Slow Cooker. Size Matters: Choose an oven-safe bowl that fits inside your slow cooker. This bowl should be big enough to hold your meal but small enough to allow space around it.

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

The difference between "High" and "Low" on slow cookers seems to differ with every brand and model. One thing that is consistent, though, is that food takes seven to eight hours to reach a simmer point (around 210°) on low; versus three to four hours on high.

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Why do you put a tea towel under a slow cooker lid? ›

Soak up the condensation

Taste user Jenny says she puts a tea towel under her crockpot lid to catch water and stop it thinning too much. This technique is also a favourite with taste's food editor Miranda.

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Why put foil under the lid of a slow cooker? ›

The heat bounces off from the lid and allows your food to cook faster. Also, you will not lose any of the steam that usually evaporates.

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Is it safe to put a paper towel under the lid of a crockpot? ›

That's right, the secret to preventing watery slow cooker meals and ensuring that your culinary creations turn out rich, flavorful, and ready to impress lies with an everyday paper product. 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.

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What foods should not go in a slow cooker? ›

10 Foods You Should Never Make in a Slow Cooker

Raw Meat.
Seafood.
Pasta.
Rice.
Delicate Vegetables.
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.
Dairy.
Wine and Other Liquor.

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Is it okay to leave the crockpot on warm overnight? ›

Given how close that temperature is to the Danger Zone, Crock Pot recommends that you only keep food on the warm setting in your slow cooker for up four hours.

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Is it better to slow cook on high or low? ›

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. It's safe to cook foods on low the entire time -- if you're leaving for work, for example, and preparation time is limited.

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

Yes.. pyrex is fine for slow cooking at low and medium temps… just be careful about making sure your letting it cool slowly. If dropped in a sink of cool water it can shatter.

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What thickens slow cooker? ›

Add a slurry at the end.

A slurry is a mixture of flour and water, whisked together until smooth and added towards the end of cooking; it's a super-simple way to thicken any soup. For slow cooker soups, add your slurry with at least 30 minutes of cook time left so that the raw flour can cook and thicken the soup.

Can you start a crockpot on high then low? ›

If possible, turn the slow cooker on high to start the cooking process and then switch to low after an hour. This will reduce the amount of time required to cook the food thoroughly. Some models can be set to automatically make this switch.

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How full can you fill a slow cooker? ›

"Ideally, you should only fill a slow cooker about three quarters full so there's room [for ingredients and liquid] to expand."

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Can you overdo a slow cook? ›

“Keeping the slow-cooker on the high setting for that long may result in overcooked, dried-out food.” Now that you've gotten the basics of how to use your slow cooker, you'll want to level up your chef skills and maximize your flavor from each dish.

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Can you cook multiple things at once? ›

You can bake several dishes at once by setting your oven to the average temperature called for across recipes. If, for instance, one dish requires a temperature of 350℉ and another needs to bake at 400℉, set the temperature to 375℉ and keep a close eye on food as it cooks.

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21 Vegan Crockpot Recipes (2024)

How to use these recipes for meal prep

Soups

Stews

Curry

Sides

Meet Denise Bustard

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Can I just throw a bunch of ingredients in the crockpot? ›

Is it better to slow cook on high or low? ›

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