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30 Best Vegetarian Dinner Recipes You Can Make In Your Slow Cooker

That Crock-Pot is great for cooking much more than meat.

Whether you've been vegetarian for years or have just started dipping your toes into the world of plant-based meals with the occasional meatless Monday, you know that having access to healthy, delicious vegetarian dinner ideas is always important. And while there are plenty of ways to make plant-based dishes on your stove or in your oven, you may not realize that one of the best devices for cooking vegetarian is a slow cooker.

Yes, that old standby for turning tough foods tender through long cook times and low temperatures isn't just for sides of brisket or pork. It's actually a very handy tool for gently making dried beans and grains incredibly tender without overcooking them, or for simmer big pots of soups, chilis, or stews until the flavors of the herbs and veggies meld, making everything taste far better. Try the lentil tortilla soup or chipotle black bean chili for yummy vegetarian soup recipes that step outside the box. Or, spice things up with different cuisines such as the butternut squash dal or the coconut quinoa curry.

If you're looking to create more meals that are on the lighter side, whip up the black bean stuffed peppers or eggplant and zucchini lasagna for some great low carb recipes. The best part about these recipes is that they not only make for incredible meatless meals, but they're also so easy to make since everything cooks in the Crock-Pot. You'll love coming home to a delicious, already made meal after a long day at work. Whether you want some classic comfort food dishes or healthy dinner ideas that the whole family will love, there's something for everyone in this list of vegetarian slow cooker recipes.

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Spiced Sweet Potato and Peanut Puree

This rich, spicy soup is great for cold nights all by itself — but don't sleep on the smokey pita chip garnish. They're delicious!

Get the recipe.

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Chili with Grains and Beans

Packed with toothsome wheat berries, hearty beans and kicky poblano peppers, this chili is so flavorful you may not notice it's missing the meat. Let it simmer away in the pot all day until you're ready to eat.

Get the recipe.

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Black Bean and Chile Soup

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Slow Cooker Mac-N-Cheese

It's rich and delicious, but the real genius of this recipe is that you literally dump everything into the pot and turn it on. What could be easier?

Get the recipe at Brown Sugar.

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Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Potatoes

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Vegetable Slow Cooker Lasagna

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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Dal

This dish is also vegan, yet is still so creamy from the coconut milk and mashed lentils. It's best served over some fluffy basmati rice.

Get the recipe at The Girl on Bloor.

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Slow Cooker Quinoa Minestrone Soup

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Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

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Slow Cooker Thai Butternut Squash Curry With Noodles

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Lentil Tortilla Soup

Finish off each bowl of this tortilla soup with your favorite taco toppings. This blogger recommends garnishing with diced jalapeños, chopped red onion, and sliced avocado.

Get the recipe at Peas and Crayons.

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Chipotle Black Bean Chili

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Pinto Bean Enchiladas

Once you whip up these enchiladas, you might never be back to your favorite Mexican restaurant. Loaded with onions, corn, and green chiles, and topped with avocado, cilantro, and scallions, this vegan option packs in lots of flavor

Get the recipe at Oh My Veggies.

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Mexican Quinoa Tacos

In a rut with your typical taco Tuesday recipe? The combination of quinoa, corn, and black beans is one that won't leave you hungry.

Get the recipe at Chelsea's Messy Apron.

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Lentil Soup With Sweet Potatoes, Coconut, Spinach, and Lime

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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

Top this creamy vegan soup with a splash of coconut milk and a dash of paprika.

Get the recipe at Gimme Some Oven.

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Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa Bake

Pinto beans, black beans, and quinoa pack in plenty of protein without sacrificing any of the classic Tex-Mex flavors.

Ge the recipe at Cooking Classy.

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Crock-Pot Low Carb Lasagna

Replace noodles with eggplant and zucchini for a healthy twist on the classic comfort food.

Get the recipe at Well Plated by Erin.

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Slow Cooker Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Cayenne, paprika, and cinnamon deliver a delicious kick in this vegan dish.

Get the recipe at Simply Quinoa.

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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili Mac

This comfort food mashup will be a huge hit with the kids. They'll be licking their bowls clean!

Get the recipe at Kristine's Kitchen.

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Quinoa Black Bean Crockpot-Stuffed Peppers

Get creative and fill your peppers with all of your favorite vegetarian ingredients.

Get the recipe at Pinch of Yum.

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Slow Cooker Lentil Bolognese

This pasta dish is budget friendly, easy to make, and oh-so delicious.

Get the recipe at Simply Whisked.

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Slow Cooker Burrito Bowls

Throw your ingredients into the slow cooker, wait three hours, and add all of your favorite burrito bowl toppings.

Get the recipe at Amuse Your Bouche.

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Slow Cooker Lentil and Quinoa Chili

Trade meat for lentils and quinoa to make a chili everyone can enjoy.

Get the recipe at Aggie's Kitchen.

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Vegan Jambalaya

In six hours, you can have a dish with a kick that sends you down to the bayou.

Get the recipe at Connoiseurus Veg.

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Slow Cooker Veggie Pot Pie

The best way to sneak in your servings of veggies? Throw them into a pie crust!

Get the recipe at Slow Cooker Gourmet.

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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Macaroni

Put a healthy spin on a classic favorite. Even picky eaters will rave about the rich, creamy butternut squash sauce.

Get the recipe at Healthy Slow Cooking.

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Slow Cooker Eggplant Parmesan

This meat-free, gluten-free dish is easy and delicious. Your family will swear you spent all day in the kitchen.

Get the recipe at Wendy Polisi.

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Slow Cooker Coconut Quinoa Curry

This meal is so full of flavor, it will keep your guests running back to the slow cooker for more.

Get the recipe at Simply Quinoa.

Erin Cavoto Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.

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