Cooktop Cove: You won't believe these 6 amazing slow cooker recipes are all vegetarian
By Emma Blecker
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!
1. CREAMY TOMATO AND BASIL TORTELLINI SOUP
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.”
Get the full recipe
here.
2. SLOW COOKER
VEGETABLE NOODLE SOUP
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.”
Get the full recipe
here.
3. SLOW COOKER VEGETARIAN
CHILI
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!”
Get the full recipe
here.
4. SLOW COOKER RED
LENTIL CAULIFLOWER CURRY
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.”
Get the full recipe
here.
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.”
Get the full recipe
here.
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.”
Get the full recipe
here.
Save the pennies and skip the meat once a week with these 6 delicious vegetarian recipes! Be sure to SHARE these with your friends!
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