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35 Vegan Crock-Pot Recipes To Keep You Warm & Well-Fed
Veggie Primer
I'm not going to lie, I just got my first electric pressure cooker, and I haven't used it yet. It's a T-fal pressure cooker with 12 settings — basically, it's a fancy crock-pot. But it's been chilly outside, and that means it's time for me to face my fear of simple electronic devices and make some easy vegan crock-pot recipes.
Whether you have a crock-pot, a slow cooker, or an electric pressure cooker, all of the recipes below should work easily for you. Because I think other people out there might not be as experienced with these devices like me, I've only selected recipes that give explicit instructions for using a crock-pot, slow cooker, or electric pressure cooker. And, most importantly, all of them are vegan — and should keep you in good stews, curries, and dessert all winter long.
Whether you're into Indian food, chili (I've learned about half of the vegan crock-pot recipes out there are for chili), or want to learn how to use your crock-pot to make weirder stuff like vegan condensed milk, apple pie cake, and candied nuts, I've got you covered. Here are 35 vegan crock-pot recipes to keep you warm and full. Just read the manual before you break that thing out.
Sweet Potato Chili
Sweet potatoes + chili = party in your nutritious mouth, thanks to this healthy-but-delicious recipe by Chocolate Covered Katie.
Vegan Dal Makhani
Vegan Richa is the best resource for vegan Indian food on the web, and her vegan dal makhani looks simple and delicious. Thank God most Indian food is so easily vegan.
Canadian Maple Baked Beans
Baked beans are another crock-pot staple, and this Oh She Glows recipe ensures there's no meat allowed.
Crock-pot Cinnamon Pecans
Did you know you could make flavored nuts in a crock-pot? Well, you do now, thanks to this easy recipe by Chocolate Covered Katie.
Vegan Chou Farci
This beautiful-looking recipe by FatFree Vegan Kitchen uses cabbage stuffed with barley to make a surprisingly easy and healthy crock-pot meal.
Apple Spice Steel Cut Oats
Steel cut oats take forever on the stove, but this Oh She Glows recipe uses a crock-pot to speed up the apple spice breakfast.
Chocolate Pudding Cake
Yes, you can make cake in your crock-pot, and it looks delicious. This Chocolate Covered Katie recipe is perfect for those of us who always worry our cake will turn out too dry in the oven.
Blanket Stew
This Oh She Glows stew is hearty, healthy, and perfect for whatever veggies are about to go bad in your fridge.
Easy Saag Aloo
This classic Indian dish is made simply in your crock with this recipe by Amuse Your Bouche.
Lentil Soup With Baked Sweet Potato
Another sweet potato soup that looks just beautiful, this Veggie Primer crock-pot recipe uses lentils instead of beans, making it almost like a curry you could put over rice as well.
Tamale Pies
Yes, you can make a tamale pie in a crock-pot, thanks to this simple recipe by Chocolate Covered Katie.
Cream Of Broccoli Soup
You can still have a creamy soup when you're vegan, that's for sure. This recipe by Veggie Primer will take anyone who was raised on this classic soup way back.
1 Million Dollar Vegetable Stew
This stew by Chocolate Covered Katie looks to me like it lives up to its name.
Italian Eggplant Casserole With Cashew-Tofu Ricotta
You can make a lasagna in your crock-pot, apparently! Just look at this recipe by Cara's Cravings to find out how.
Pasta Fagoli With Cranberry, Beans & Kale
Get your Italian soup fix with this crock-pot recipe by Fat Free Vegan Kitchen.
Sweet Potato Soup
It's a classic for a reason, and this Veggie Primer crock-pot recipe makes it easy to throw together a cozy soup.
Curried Vegetable & Chickpea Stew
Have this curry by Kitchn as a stew, or throw it over some rice. You do you.
Vegan Jambalaya
If you're in the mood for rice and beans, this easy Connoisseurus Veg crock-pot recipe will hit the spot.
Curried Chickpea Acorn Stuffed Squash
This recipe by Vegan Richa will look a lot fancier than it was to make at your next dinner party. They'll never know you made it in the crock.
Polenta With Lemony Asparagus & Chickpeas
If you've had enough soup, make some polenta in your crock with this recipe by Fat Free Vegan Kitchen.
Indian Curry Potato Soup With Cashew Cream
In case you haven't caught on yet, you should definitely be making vegan Indian food in your crock. This Connoisseurus Veg recipe is another classic dish made easy.
Split Pea Brown Rice Stew
Vegan Richa does it again with this stew that would go great on its own or over rice.
Apple Crisp
You can easily make a crisp in your crock with this recipe by Kitchn (just use vegan butter).
Vegan 'Beef' Bourguignon
If you want to impress your meat-loving family (or start a fight), try this recipe from Vegan in the Freezer.
Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is one of the most comforting desserts there is, and this Vegan in the Freezer recipe makes it easily in the crock.
Vegan Sausage Hoagie
Perfect for the next watch party you host, these "sausage" hoagies by Vegan in the Freezer will hit the spot.
Creamy Chili Dip
Another good party recipe, this dip by Vegan in the Freezer can, indeed, be stored in your freezer if you manage to have leftovers.
White Bean Chili
Yes, I know there have been a lot of chilis on here — but this Vegan in the Freezer stands out for incorporating a whole new set of pretty colors.
Caramelized Onions
Apparently you can more easily and thoroughly caramelize onions in the crock. Make a bunch of this Vegan in the Freezer recipe and store it in the fridge for the week to add extra yum to all your meals.
Millet Stuffed Artichokes
If you love whole artichokes but hate taking the time to boil them, this recipe by Fat Free Vegan Kitchen makes it much speedier.
Dairy-Free Condensed Milk
In case you miss this sweet beverage in your coffee or desserts, this Vegan in the Freezer recipe teaches you how to make the vegan version in your crock.
Apple Pie Cake
Apple pie or cake? This Vegan in the Freezer recipe makes it so you never have to choose again.
