We're well and truly into crockpot season now and we're guessing that yours is already blip-blipping with some delicious recipes to warm the heart and soul. Crockpots are often associated with preparing meat, particularly cuts that need long, slow cooking but crackpots are absolutely brilliant for vegetarian food as well!
We've found some fantastic veggie recipes to try in your slow cooker. There's nothing better than amazing food that needs only a few minutes prep time, before switching on your crockpot and going about your day, knowing that something absolutely delicious will be ready when you are!
1. Super easy skinny veggie crockpot lasagna (h/t Pinch of Yum)This is one of those magical recipes that tastes rich and indulgent but turns out to be super-healthy. Win. Anytime you anticipate a tough day ahead, stick this in the slow cooker in the morning, go face your day, then come back to this delicious, cheesy, Italian-inspired delight. Scout's honor, that bad day will just melt right away.
2. Slow cooker creamy potato corn and jalapeno soup (h/t Sweet Peas and Saffron)Creamy corn and soothing potato is sharpened up with the warm glow of jalapeño to really satisfy your appetite and ward off any chilly weather. Try not to skip the clever addition of Almond Breeze and fresh lime before serving - they add something pretty special.
3. Slow cooker enchilada quinoa (h/t Le Creme de la Crumb)This dish is so warming and comforting, it's perfect for serving in deep bowls for a sofa supper. Classic Mexican ingredients and healthy, versatile quinoa work together for a filling and delicious take on vegetarian enchilada flavor.
4. Slow cooker creamy tomato basil tortellini soup (h/t Cooking Classy)It's hard to think of any occasion when this beautifully flavored soup wouldn't go down a treat. Elegant enough for a dinner party as well as perfect for a family supper, the tortellini cooks in the creamy tomato soup for a filling, Italian-style dish.
5. Crockpot cauliflower bolognese with zucchini noodles ( h/t Inspiralized)Brilliantly easy - it's a real chop, throw and go recipe - this healthy and vegetarian take on bolognese leaves out the meat but not a single bit of the flavor. Beautifully demonstrating just how versatile cauliflower is, this delicious dish is perfect served over courgette 'noodles' for an extra-virtuous treat!
6. Moroccan chickpea stewWho says that a great, hearty stew needs some kind of meat added to it? The recipe that follows proves that's just not true. It's chock-full of chickpeas and lentils to provide all the protein that's needed. Get the full recipe
here.
7. Slow cooker veggie omelet (h/t Diethood)An omelet in a slow cooker? Yes! Once you try it, you'll be hooked on this smart recipe that transforms an everyday omelet into a satisfying and delicious supper. Broccoli and bell peppers are bound in softly-set eggs and served with shredded cheese and chopped onion for extra savory yumminess!
