Vegetarian Slow Cooker Party Recipes

Post-work exhaustion is something we don't talk about enough. But after a long day and a traffic-heavy commute, wouldn't it be nice to come home to a dinner that's already made and ready to eat — say, like one of your favorite vegetarian crockpot recipes? We think so too. Slow-cooker dump dinners are not only delicious, but they also basically cook themselves. And this way, there's also no grumpy arguments with your partner over who's cooking dinner tonight!

If you're looking for something easy and healthy, we found 18 delicious vegetarian crockpot recipes for #MeatlessMonday…or any other day of the week. Ahead, find the step-by-step breakdown for a menu lineup as varied as a slow-cooker mac and cheese, Indian lentils, creamy wild rice and mushroom soup, spaghetti squash and lots more. Keep scrolling and give one of these vegetarian crock pot recipes a try!

Slow-Cooker Mac and Cheese Recipe

Mac and Cheese slow cooker vegetarian recipe, being served with a serving spoon

When a comfort food craving hits — mac and cheese is our forever go-to to deliver a bite of happiness. In this dish, Velveeta, cheddar, butter, milk, and shell pasta bubble together for two-ish hours to form truly one-pot mac and cheese.

Before you dive into this recipe, be sure you have all of your ingredients, which include two and a half cups of milk, a 12 ounce can of evaporated milk, a dash of pepper and cayenne seasoning, salt or garlic salt, dry mustard, a pound of your favorite pasta shells, four ounces of Velveeta, a fourth of a cup of unsalted butter and 12 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese. Add all of your ingredients together in your crock pot and cook on low for two to three hours — stirring once after one hour. Then, mm, cheesy — a delicious dinner awaits!

(via Brit + Co)

Slow-Cooker Indian Butter Lentils

Slow-Cooker Indian Butter Lentils in a blue bowl

Life is good when you can throw fewer than 10 ingredients into a slow cooker, let them hang out for six to eight hours and come home to the smell of a rich and buttery Indian classic gone veg. If you've never tried your hand at making Indian cuisine at home, this is the perfect starter recipe to feed your craving. Plus, now that it's starting to get cold outside — this flavorful dish will warm up your house and your tummy! Just stir in some cream before serving, kick back, and chillax with your amazing dinner. (via Host The Toast)

Slow-Cooker Minestrone Soup

Two bowls of a vegetarian crock-pot meal consisting of Minestrone Soup A hot bowl of soup is what chilly weather is all about. Whether you're enduring a hectic week or relishing a lazy Sunday, this protein-packed vegan spin on minestrone soup is a tasty way to nourish your bod. (via Little Spice Jar)

Buffalo Crock-Pot Mac and Cheese

Buffalo Crock-Pot Mac and Cheese with some parsley decorating it Not all vegetarian meals are focused on veggies; indulging in this divine Buffalo mac will prove that. Ease your hesitant family into #MeatlessMonday with this delicious bad boy. (via Whitney Bond)

Slow-Cooker BBQ Chickpeas

Plate of Slow-Cooked BBQ Chickpeas with chips on the side

Traditional BBQ flavors make this plant-based chickpea sandwich a dinner win. (via Real Food Whole Life)

Slow-Cooker Enchilada Casserole

Slow-Cooked Enchilada Casserole inside a Crock-pot utensil This enchilada casserole stacks layers of cheese, beans, corn, and fresh veggies for a lovely differentiation of flavors. (via Damn Delicious)

Mushroom "Bone" Broth

$Mushroom \u201cBone\u201d Broth inside a Crock-Pot$ Some days (AKA sick days), you just want to curl up to a piping hot mug of broth. This nutritious blend features shiitake mushrooms, wakame seaweed, and chickpeas. Though it's made in a pressure cooker, we think you could absolutely go the slow-cooker route and cook on low for six to eight hours. (via Simply Quinoa)

Crock-Pot Lentil Bolognese

Two plates of Crock-Pot made Lentil Bolognese If you're hankering for a Bolognese sauce but could do without the heft and greasiness, lentils will do the trick. This slow-cooked sauce is a healthy and substantial option; you may never consider a classic bolognese again! (via Simply Whisked)

Slow-Cooker Bean Soup

Plate of Slow-Cooked Bean Soup with cornbread on the side If you're going to dig into a bowl of bean soup, you have to go big or go home. Start with a bag of 15-bean mix (yes, it's a real thing), and let the slow cooker do the hard cooking part. (via The Seasoned Mom)

Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Dal

Two plates of Slow-Cooked Butternut Squash Dal

If you've been toying with the idea of incorporating more squash into your life, this Indian dal dish is a fab place to start. (The Girl on Bloor)

Slow-Cooker Spinach Ricotta Lasagna

Slow-Cooked Spinach Ricotta Lasagna inside a Crock-pot utensil If you're not quite ready to ditch the lasagna noodles for eggplant or zucchini, worry not! There are ample vegetarian lasagnas out there that cater to plant-based diets, and this spinach and ricotta lasagna will make sure you don't miss out on the meat. (via Kristine's Kitchen)

Crock-Pot Vegetable Ratatouille

Bowl with vegetables crock-pot Ratatouille This belly-warming blend of eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes *just* might end up on your weekly menu. (via Eating Bird Food)

Slow-Cooker Enchilada Quinoa

Bowl with slow-cooked enchilada quinoa Be sure to add this recipe to your weekly rotation; this beauty only calls for 15 minutes of prep. If you can handle minimal chopping and a little can opening in the morning, you're golden. (via Two Peas and Their Pod)

Slow-Cooker Spaghetti Squash

Slow-Cooked Spaghetti Squash in a white plate Once that gourd is cooked until tender, serve it up with plenty of Parmesan, olive oil, and parsley for a low-frills dinner that satisfies. (via Well Plated)

Crock-Pot Low-Carb Lasagna

Plate with a serving of Crock-Pot made Low-Carb Lasagna

Comfort food is all about the cheesy and the saucy. Sadly, with that usually comes the carb-y and the heavy, but not in this case! This meatless slow cooker lasagna replaces noodles with eggplant, and it's kind of the best thing ever. (via Well Plated)

So. Which one of these slow cooker vegetarian recipes are you going to try?

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Dana Sandonato

Born in Canada and now living in the beautiful state of North Carolina, Dana is a coffee-reliant food writer with a healthy appetite, a taste for culinary adventure, a thirst for good beers, and an endless hunger for food photography. When not writing for Brit + Co, she can be found pouring herself into her blog-turned-webzine, Killing Thyme, or taste-testing at local breweries with her husband. Dana's ideal down time includes pizza, marathoning on Netflix, or watching her fave flicks from the 80s and 90s - no matter how great or awful they are!