You won't believe these 6 amazing slow cooker recipes are all vegetarian

You don’t have to be a strict vegetarian to enjoy some fantastically delicious veggie-packed dishes that just so happen to fall into that category. Apart from the healthy aspect of dishes that are loaded with fresh vegetables, a harsh reality is that vegetarian dishes tend to be exponentially cheaper than their carnivorous counterparts. Why not then save the pennies and skip the meat once a week—without sacrificing flavor or heartiness?

These 6 incredible veggie recipes for your slow cooker are so hearty and delicious—you’ll forget that there isn’t any meat in there! Try them out and enjoy!

Nothing warms up the belly quite as sufficiently as a creamy tomato soup, and this fabulous recipe for Creamy Tomato and Basil Tortellini Soup from Cooking Classy takes it one step further with the addition of stuffed pasta and flavorful basil leaves. This is one of those wonderful recipes that is quick, cheap and easy—we love a triple threat!

Jaclyn says of her fantastic recipe, “This [soup] is full of flavor, the onions, garlic and basil offer just enough without taking away from the vibrant tomato flavor.”

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Along the lines of a hearty minestrone, this winning recipe for Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup from Pocket Change Gourmet is definitely one for the family repertoire. Not only is it incredibly wholesome and delicious, but it is a fantastic weekday dinner that you can prepare for over the weekend. (Either freeze or refrigerate your veggies until you’re ready to throw them in your slow cooker.)

Liz says, “Preparing this recipe is easy, all the vegetables can be chopped ahead of time so that in the morning all you have to do is throw everything into the crockpot and set the cooking time. Then when you get home just add the pasta and a quick 20-30 minutes later dinner is on the table.”

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Chili will always hold a special place in our hearts as one of the most mouth-wateringly delicious, incredibly satisfying and wonderfully adaptable dishes out there. This fantastic recipe for Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili from Gimme Some Oven is absolutely loaded with flavor—leaving you wondering why you ever thought that meat was the be-all and end-all of your chili dinners!

Ali adds, “To make the chili in the slow cooker, simply toss all of your ingredients in the Crock Pot and stir to combine.  Then cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours until everything is cooked through.  So easy!”

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Curries really are one of the most wonderful vegetarian dishes out there, as they are by very nature rich and flavorful and incredibly delicious no matter what ingredient is starring on the plate. As shown in this great recipe for Red Lentil and Cauliflower Curry from Well Plated, cauliflower is one of those vegetables that not only has a fantastic bite to it, but tends to absorb the flavors around it seamlessly—making it the ideal vegetable to use in a curry.

Erin discusses her favorite things about this recipe, “This Slow Cooker Red Lentil Cauliflower Curry offers the richness and warmth that I crave in my comfort food. Unlike typical comfort-food recipes, however, it’s healthy, so instead of feeling weighed down after a big serving, I feel soothed and satisfied.”

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5. SLOW COOKER GARLIC HERB MUSHROOMS

These wonderful Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Mushrooms from Damn Delicious serve as a fabulous side dish to essentially any meal, or a wonderful mushroom sauce to serve over rice. If you would prefer it as a sauce, we recommend using Chungah’s suggestion, “You can stir in a little bit of cornstarch (mixed with water) for a thicker, creamier sauce, although you really won’t need it.”

Chungah also adds, “With the crockpot, it really does all of the work for you. You can throw your mushrooms, garlic and herbs right into the slow cooker. Set it and forget it.”

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6. SLOW COOKER VEGGIE OMELETTE

Omelettes are not only fantastic for breakfast, but we love a savory and delicious omelette for lunch and dinner too! This recipe for Slow Cooker Veggie Omelette from Diethood makes for a fantastic light lunch that you can cut into slices and take with you on the go!

Katerina says of her recipe, “This omelette is pure, simple, savory goodness. Simple is the key word. Everything gets thrown into the Slow Cooker and you just come back 2 hours later to eat it.”

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