Vegetarian slow cooker recipes (2024)

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Indulge in a bowl of creamy vegetarian korma, cheesy lasagne or veg-packed stew with our top vegetarian slow cooker recipes. Perfect for no-fuss suppers, fun warming drinks and classic puds.

We have more content about this useful bit of kit, especially in our main slow cooker collection and our guide on how to use a slow cooker.

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A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings
Save hob space by using a slow cooker to braise red cabbage – take the lid off for the last 30 mins to reduce the juices for a lovely, sticky texture
- 4 hrs 5 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Slow cooker vegetable stew with cheddar dumplings
A star rating of 3.6 out of 5.118 ratings
Give classic stew a veggie twist with creamy sauce and cheesy dumplings. Make it in the slow cooker and be rewarded with a hearty meal at the end of the day
- 6 hrs 20 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Slow cooker bread
A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.38 ratings
Make an easy loaf with this slow cooker bread recipe. This simple project is perfect for beginners and uses strong wholemeal or white flour
- 2 hrs 55 mins
- Easy
- Vegan
A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.52 ratings
Warm up on chilly days with this vegetarian slow-cooker stew. It's great for freezing and reheating for midweek meals
- 5 hrs 50 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegan
Slow cooker sticky toffee pudding
A star rating of 4 out of 5.22 ratings
Leave our slow cooker sticky pudding to cook all day so it’s ready to serve in the evening with ice cream. Rich and indulgent, it's the ultimate comforting dessert
- 8 hrs 30 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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Slow cooker vegetable lasagne
A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.147 ratings
Make this low-calorie veggie lasagne as a lighter alternative to the traditional bake. It's layered with pasta, ratatouille and sliced aubergine, and packs in all of your five-a-day
- 3 hrs 30 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
Slow cooker ratatouille
A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.28 ratings
Make up a batch of this slow-cooked ratatouille and freeze for easy midweek meals when you’re busy. Packed with nutrients, it also delivers four of your 5-a-day
- 6 hrs 30 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegan
Slow cooker mac ’n’ cheese
A star rating of 3.6 out of 5.64 ratings
There’s no need to make a white sauce with this easy recipe. Just tip the ingredients into your slow cooker for a velvety smooth veggie pasta dish
- 1 hr 45 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Slow cooker vegetable curry
A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.119 ratings
Use the slow cooker to make our easy veggie curry with coconut sauce and freeze the leftovers for another day. One delicious serving provides four of your five-a-day
- 6 hrs 10 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegan
Slow cooker cheesy creamed greens
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.4 ratings
Pair the rich, earthy flavour of cavolo nero with cream and salty parmesan to make this perfect veggie side dish. Serve leftovers with roast ham or fish
- 3 hrs 20 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.1332 ratings
A delicious, spicy blend packed full of iron and low in fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour, or can be made in a slow cooker
- 25 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.29 ratings
Try this vegetarian stew with crusty sourdough, or as an accompaniment to grilled meats. Marrow is the star here, but you're getting four of your five-a-day
- 1 hr 30 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Slow cooker red cabbage
A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.16 ratings
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Dig out your slow cooker for this delicious red cabbage. Braised cabbage makes the perfect side dish for a festive lunch or roast dinner
- 4 hrs 30 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Slow cooker bio yogurt
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.9 ratings
You need just two ingredients – milk and live yogurt – to make this bio yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics. Mix with fruit, or cereal for breakfast
- 17 hrs 30 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
Slow cooker aubergines
A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.33 ratings
An easy vegetarian slow cooker recipe, packed with summer flavours - ideal if you're busy, simply put it on in the morning and it'll be ready come supper time
- 8 hrs 15 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Slow cooker Turkish breakfast eggs
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.11 ratings
Spice up your baked eggs and get two of your five-a-day with this Turkish-style breakfast or brunch dish. It's low-calorie, too, and high in vitamin C
- 6 hrs 15 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
Slow cooker breakfast beans
A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.17 ratings
Enjoy this slow-cooked alternative to canned baked beans for breakfast or brunch, served on toast or with eggs. They're a good source of protein
- 5 hrs 30 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegan
5-a-day tagine
A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.222 ratings
Get your day's vegetable quota all in one go. Great for feeding a group, or freeze portions
- 45 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Slow-cooker pumpkin soup
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Put in a little effort the night before and you can have a velvety soup ready as a starter for a special dinner with guests. This recipe serves six generously
- 15 hrs 15 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegan
Slow cooker spiced apples with barley
A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.6 ratings
Choose eating apples if you want the sliced rings to stay intact in the slow cooker. Make as a low-fat yet tasty pudding, or lazy weekend breakfast dish
- 2 hrs 15 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
Slow cooker tomato soup
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Dig out your slow cooker to make a homemade tomato soup. You can choose your own consistency and make a thinner soup, if preferred, by adding more water
- 3 hrs 5 mins
- Vegetarian
Slow cooker hot chocolate fondant cake
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Indulge in this slow cooker chocolate fondant cake. A cross between a chocolate fondant and self-saucing pud, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser
- 3 hrs 15 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Slow-cooked vine tomatoes with garlic
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Enjoy slow-cooked vine tomatoes with garlic as a summer side dish. Woody herbs like thyme, rosemary or bay can also be added to flavour the oil
- 1 hr 20 mins
- Easy
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Slow-cooked tomatoes with basil
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.3 ratings
Great as a dinner party starter and bursting with summer flavours
- 4 hrs 15 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian

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Is a slow cooker worth it for vegetarian? ›

Though often associated with cooking budget cuts of meat, a slow cooker can make delicious work of veggies too, as our easy meat-free suppers attest… Interested in trying our FREE 7-day healthy diet plan?

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What cannot be cooked 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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What vegetables are good in a slow cooker? ›

The best vegetables for a slow cooker are sturdier veggies like celery, carrots, tomatoes, onions, peppers and green beans, like we used in this recipe.

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Do you need a slow cooker for slow cooker recipes? ›

You can use an oven as a slow cooker alternative. The temperature of a slow cooker is about 80 C on low and 90 ºC on high. At such low temperatures an oven will function a lot less well. If you use the oven as an alternative slow cooker, you will have to adjust the preparation a bit for many slow cooker recipes.

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Can you put raw meat in slow cooker with vegetables? ›

Yes! It's totally safe to put the raw chicken with the veggies in the crock pot—as long as the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.

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Is it cheaper to use a slow cooker or a cooker? ›

Slow cookers typically cost less to run than an oven. They won't necessarily save you money compared with using an induction hob, or even a gas hob. Making exact comparisons is difficult, because there can be lots of variables, such as the type of hob and how you use it.

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What's the difference between slow cooker and crockpot? ›

However, Crockpots generally have ceramic or porcelain pots, while most slow cookers have a metal pot. As with a lot of cooking appliances, the biggest difference comes from the distribution of heat.

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Why are my carrots still hard in the slow cooker? ›

If you don't have enough liquid in the pot, the carrots won't cook evenly and may stay tough. Aim for at least a cup or two of liquid, enough to reach about a third of the way up on the ingredients.

Can I cook frozen veggies in slow cooker? ›

In my opinion it's this: build meals around frozen vegetables and your slow cooker. Frozen vegetables save time and money because you don't have to prep them and they won't go bad in your crisper if you can't use them in time.

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Do vegetables go mushy in slow cooker? ›

Certain vegetables: Delicate herbs and veggies like fresh tomatoes, zucchini, and peas won't fare well in the slow cooker, as their individual textures may become mushy and flavorless if left for too long. If your recipe calls for these vegetables, try adding them close to the end of cooking time.

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Should liquid cover vegetables in slow cooker? ›

Reduce liquid when using a slow cooker

It should just cover the meat and vegetables. Don't overfill your slow cooker, or it may start leaking out the top, and the food won't cook so well.

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Does veg go in first in slow cooker? ›

Add root vegetables to your slow cooker dish at the beginning of your cooking time. If cooking a large joint cut of meat like a lamb shoulder, put your vegetables in the bottom of the pot and place the meat on top. For tender and evenly cooked vegetables, aim to cut them around the same size.

What happens if you don't put liquid in a slow cooker? ›

Not adding enough liquid can lead to burning.

"It's important to add enough liquid to ensure the bottom of your dish doesn't burn."

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Can you slow cook in an air fryer? ›

Yes, you can slow roast pork in an air fryer. In fact, it's a great way to cook pork because it results in tender, juicy meat with crispy crackling.

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Are Crockpot liners worth it? ›

Why should you use slow cooker liners? Slow cooker only keep cleanup fast and easy (after eight hours, food stuck to the pot can prove incredibly stubborn) but also protect your slow cooker itself from getting scratched and damaged from scrubbing.

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Is slow cooking good for vegetables? ›

: I know that boiling vegetables makes them lose some of their nutritional value. But what if you cook them in a slow cooker and eat the liquid the vegetables stewed in? Answer: Done right, veggies prepared in slow cookers can deliver disease-fighting nutrients and a delectable meal all in one bowl.

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Does veg shrink in slow cooker? ›

The answer is yes. LiveStrong says cooking your food too long in a slow cooker can cause the ingredients to shrink and lose any tenderness they once had. However, other ingredients might turn mushy, which is also something no home cook is looking to achieve.

Is it worth using a slow cooker? ›

So, in conclusion, slow cookers are great. They're a convenient, cost-effective, and versatile kitchen appliance that can be used to make a wide range of delicious meals with minimal effort. Whether you're cooking for your partner or entertaining guests, a slow cooker is nice to have in any kitchen.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of a slow cooker? ›

While there are some disadvantages to using a slow cooker, such as the risk of overcooking food or forgetting to turn it off, these generally pale in comparison to the benefits. For busy families or those who enjoy coming home to a hot meal, a slow cooker can be a great addition to any kitchen.

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