30+ Coziest Vegan Slow Cooker Recipes (Ridiculously Easy!)
Mighty but meatless, this vibrant & fresh collection of 30+ super easy vegan slow cooker recipes that are all simple to prepare, completely delicious, and perfect for cozy meals at home.

Meatless But Mighty Slow Cooker Recipes
Yes, the slow cooker can be busy plant-based person’s best friend, as it makes it simple to cook fresh, hearty meals – even when you’re not at home. From refried bean tacos to creamy chowders & curries, the recipes in this collection are all simple to prepare and fantastic meals for busy people who want to eat more plant based meals.
Table of Contents
As a healthy habits expert, I wrote the book on simplifying things, and that’s why these meatless crock pot recipes need only a few hands-on minutes of prep time and just few easy to find ingredients. Click on each category to go straight to the recipes.
Tip: A few of these recipes require light adaptations to be fully vegan, including swapping in vegetable stock, plant based butter, and/or plant based yogurt. Modifications are noted in each recipe, but be sure to use all plant based ingredients to ensure recipes are vegan.
These Recipes Are…
Starters
Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)
The Best Dairy-Free Salsa Cheese Sauce
Vegetables
Easiest Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes
No-Fuss Slow Cooker Baked Russet Potatoes (No Foil!)
Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Carrots
Curry in the Slow Cooker
Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry
Slow Cooker Veggie Coconut Curry
Vegan Crockpot Main Dishes That Aren’t Soup
Crockpot Vegetarian Chili
Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)
Slow Cooker Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (5-Ingredients!)
Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Fire Roasted Marinara
Zesty Slow Cooker BBQ Chickpeas (for Sandwiches + Bowls!)
Slow Cooker Refried Bean Tacos
5-Ingredient Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot)
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Apple Cider Chili
Slow Cooker Lentil Chili (w/ Beans)
Vegan Crock Pot Soups
Winter Minestrone
Easy Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup (Dump and Go!)
Easy Slow Cooker Lentil Soup
Easy Pumpkin + Sweet Potato Soup (w/ Canned Pumpkin)
Sweet Potato Peanut Soup
Creamy Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup (No Cream)
Butternut & Red Pepper Soup (w/ Coconut Milk)
Simple Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup (w/ Canned Beans!)
Easy Red Lentil Soup w/ Coconut Milk (Crockpot + Stovetop!)
Slow Cooker Creamy Corn Chowder (Vegetarian)
Slow Cooker Tomato Soup (Canned Tomatoes, No Cream)
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Apple, & Turmeric Soup
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash, Kale & Quinoa Stew
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup (with Canned Pumpkin!)
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup (w/ Coconut Milk)

30+ Easy Vegan Recipes in the Slow Cooker: Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 (15-oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ⅓ cup chunky salsa, divided*
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (or 4 small sweet potatoes), scrubbed
- Optional toppings: plant based sour cream, cheese, chopped scallion, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, pickled or fresh jalapeño, shredded cabbage, fresh lime wedges for squeezing, .
Equipment
Instructions
- In the base of a 6-quart slow cooker, stir together the beans, 1 cup salsa, garlic powder, smoked paprika, water and salt. Place the sweet potatoes on top of the bean mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and cooked through.
- Carefully remove the sweet potatoes, slice in half, and serve topped with the black beans, the remaining salsa, and any other toppings you like.
Tabitha, you’re right, while this recipe can easily be adapted using maple syrup and vegan fish sauce, we could have made those adaptations clearer. We’ve added a note to the recipe!