You don’t have to be a strict vegetarian to enjoy somefantastically 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 thantheir carnivorous counterparts. Why not then save the pennies and skip the meat once aweek—without sacrificing flavor or heartiness?
These 6 incredible veggie recipes for your slow cooker areso hearty and delicious—you’ll forget that there isn’t any meat in there! Trythem out and enjoy!
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1. CREAMY TOMATO AND BASIL TORTELLINI SOUP
Nothing warms up the belly quite as sufficiently as a creamytomato soup, and this fabulous recipe for Creamy Tomato and Basil TortelliniSoup from Cooking Classy takes it one step further with the addition of stuffed pasta andflavorful 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 andbasil offer just enoughwithout taking away from the vibrant tomato flavor.”
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2. SLOW COOKERVEGETABLE NOODLE SOUP
Along the lines of a hearty minestrone, this winning recipefor Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup from Pocket Change Gourmet is definitely one forthe family repertoire. Not only is it incredibly wholesome and delicious, butit 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 inyour slow cooker.)
Liz says, “Preparing this recipe is easy, all the vegetablescan be chopped ahead of time so that in the morning all you have to do is throweverything into the crockpot and set the cooking time. Then when you get homejust add the pasta and a quick 20-30 minutes later dinner is on the table.”
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3. SLOW COOKER VEGETARIANCHILI
Chili will always hold a special place in our hearts as oneof the most mouth-wateringly delicious, incredibly satisfying and wonderfullyadaptable dishes out there. This fantastic recipe for Slow Cooker VegetarianChili from Gimme Some Oven is absolutely loaded with flavor—leaving youwondering why you ever thought that meat was the be-all and end-all of yourchili dinners!
Ali adds, “To make the chili in the slow cooker, simply toss all of youringredients in the Crock Pot and stir to combine. Then cook on low for6-8 hours,oron high for 3-4 hours untileverything is cooked through. So easy!”
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4. SLOW COOKER REDLENTIL CAULIFLOWER CURRY
Curries really are one of the most wonderful vegetariandishes out there, as they are by very nature rich and flavorful and incrediblydelicious no matter what ingredient is starring on the plate. As shown in this greatrecipe for Red Lentil and Cauliflower Curry from Well Plated, cauliflower isone of those vegetables that not only has a fantastic bite to it, but tends toabsorb the flavors around it seamlessly—making it the ideal vegetable to use ina curry.
Erin discusses her favorite things about this recipe, “This Slow Cooker Red LentilCauliflower Curry offers the richness and warmth that I crave in my comfortfood. Unlike typical comfort-food recipes, however, it’s healthy, so instead offeeling weighed down after a big serving, I feel soothed and satisfied.”
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5. SLOW COOKER GARLIC HERBMUSHROOMS
These wonderful Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Mushrooms from Damn Delicious serve as afabulous side dish to essentially any meal, or a wonderful mushroom sauce toserve over rice. If you would prefer it as a sauce, we recommend using Chungah’ssuggestion, “You can stir in a little bit ofcornstarch (mixed with water) for a thicker, creamier sauce, although youreally won’t need it.”
Chungah also adds, “With thecrockpot, 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 lovea savory and delicious omelette for lunch and dinner too! This recipe for SlowCooker Veggie Omelette from Diethood makes for a fantastic light lunch that youcan cut into slices and take with you on the go!
Katerina says of her recipe, “This omelette is pure, simple, savory goodness. Simpleis the key word. Everything gets thrown into the Slow Cookerand you justcome back 2 hours later to eat it.”
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