You Won't Miss the Meat in These Easy Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes

A good vegetarian slow cooker dinner that the whole family loves is one of those recipes you hold onto dearly. It's essential for busy weeknights when you know you're going to come home exhausted and hungry, and will just want something to eat that's warm, comforting, and healthy. Let us help make your weeknight meal prep a little easier with these tasty, kid-friendly, and most importantly easy vegetarian slow cooker recipes, including stews, chili, soups, and more.

This rich, spicy soup is great for cold nights all by itself — but don't sleep on the smokey pita chip garnish. They're delicious!

Get the recipe for Spiced Sweet Potato and Peanut Purée.

Packed with toothsome wheat berries, hearty beans and kicky poblano peppers, this chili is so flavorful you may not notice it's missing the meat. Let it simmer away in the pot all day until you're ready to eat.

Get the recipe for Chili with Grains and Beans.

Skip the called-for ham hock, and swap the water for vegetable broth to keep this spicy black bean soup vegetarian.

Get the recipe for Black Bean and Chile Soup.

It's rich and delicious, but the real genius of this recipe is that you literally dump everything into the pot and turn it on. What could be easier?

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Mac-N-Cheese at Brown Sugar.

Potatoes are a go-with-anything side dish. Make a big batch extra flavorful with this delicious buttery recipe.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Potatoes at Clean Foodie Cravings.

Get your lasagna fix with this slow cooker version that's full of veggies and plenty of cheese.

Get the recipe for Vegetable Slow Cooker Lasagna at Pinch of Yum.

This dish is also vegan, yet is still so creamy from the coconut milk and mashed lentils. It's best served over some fluffy basmati rice.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Dal at The Girl on Bloor.

Minestrone soup never fails to satisfy. This recipe adds in quinoa for an extra boost of protein and flavor.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Quinoa Minestrone Soup at Chelsea's Messy Apron.

You can't go wrong with a classic mac and cheese recipe—especially this one that's extra cheesy and rich.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese at Dinner at the Zoo.

This Thai curry dish is full of bold flavors such as butternut squash and a nutty curry served over egg noodles.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Thai Butternut Squash Curry with Noodles at Half Baked Harvest.

Finish off each bowl of this tortilla soup with your favorite taco toppings. This blogger recommends garnishing with diced jalapeños, chopped red onion, and sliced avocado.

Get the recipe for Lentil Tortilla Soup at Peas and Crayons.

If your family isn't a fan of too much spice, go easy on the chipotle chili powder in this one.

Get the recipe for Chipotle Black Bean Chili at One Lovely Life.

Once you whip up these enchiladas, you might never be back to your favorite Mexican restaurant. Loaded with onions, corn, and green chiles, and topped with avocado, cilantro, and scallions, this vegan option packs in lots of flavor

Get the recipe for Pinto Bean Enchiladas at Oh My Veggies.

Fresh pineapple adds a refreshing bite to this nourishing bowl.

Get the recipe for Thai Pineapple Curry at Don't Waste the Crumbs.

In a rut with your typical taco Tuesday recipe? The combination of quinoa, corn, and black beans is one that won't leave you hungry.

Get the recipe for Mexican Quinoa Tacos at Chelsea's Messy Apron.

Cayenne pepper adds a kick to this hearty soup. If you don't like a lot of spice, don't worry: A dollop of coconut milk yogurt balances out the heat.

Get the recipe for Lentil Soup at The First Mess.

Top this creamy vegan soup with a splash of coconut milk and a dash of paprika.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup at Gimme Some Oven.

Pinto beans, black beans, and quinoa pack in plenty of protein without sacrificing any of the classic Tex-Mex flavors.

Ge the recipe for Enchilada Quinoa Bake at Cooking Classy.

Replace noodles with eggplant and zucchini for a healthy twist on the classic comfort food.

Get the recipe for Crock-Pot Low Carb Lasagna at Well Plated by Erin.

Cayenne, paprika, and cinnamon deliver a delicious kick in this vegan dish.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Moroccan Chickpea Stew at Simply Quinoa.

This comfort food mashup will be a huge hit with the kids. They'll be licking their bowls clean!

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili Mac at Kristine's Kitchen.

Get creative and fill your peppers with all of your favorite vegetarian ingredients.

Get the recipe for Quinoa Black Bean Crockpot-Stuffed Peppers at Pinch of Yum.

This pasta dish is budget friendly, easy to make, and oh-so delicious.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Lentil Bolognese at Simply Whisked.

Throw your ingredients into the slow cooker, wait three hours, and add all of your favorite burrito bowl toppings.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Burrito Bowls at Amuse Your Bouche.

Trade meat for lentils and quinoa to make a chili everyone can enjoy.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Lentil and Quinoa Chili at Aggie's Kitchen.

In six hours, you can have a dish with a kick that sends you down to the bayou.

Get the recipe for Vegan Jambalaya at Connoiseurus Veg.

The best way to sneak in your servings of veggies? Throw them into a pie crust! Note: Substitute your favorite vegetable broth for chicken broth in this recipe to make it vegetarian.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Veggie Pot Pie at Slow Cooker Gourmet.

Put a healthy spin on a classic favorite. Even picky eaters will rave about the rich, creamy butternut squash sauce.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Macaroni at Healthy Slow Cooking.

This meat-free, gluten-free dish is easy and delicious. Your family will swear you spent all day in the kitchen.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Eggplant Parmesan at Wendy Polisi.

This meal is so full of flavor, it will keep your guests running back to the slow cooker for more.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Coconut Quinoa Curry at Simply Quinoa.