1. Crock Pot Minestrone
The vegetables are dumped in the slow cooker and simmer for several hours, then pasta is added 10 minutes before serving. Get the recipe.
2. Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa
Packed with protein, thanks to a base of black beans and quinoa. Get the recipe.
3. Chickpea & Sweet Potato Chili
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4. Vegan Sweet Potato Soup
A few minutes from the immersion blender at the end makes everything smooth and creamy. Get the recipe.
6. Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
Topped with plenty of avocado. Get the recipe.
7. Slow Cooker White Bean Stew
Serve over rice or bread — or enjoy on its own. Get the recipe.
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8. Lentil Butternut Squash Curry
If you want to get extra efficient with Crock Pot cooking, consider bulk-prepping several meals all at once, then freezing them. This recipe — along with other make-ahead ideas — here.
9. Curried Vegetable & Chickpea Stew
The version requires a bit of pre-Crock Pot prep to boost flavor. Before adding everything to the slow cooker, you'll quickly sauté the onions and potatoes in curry powder, garlic, and ginger. Get the recipe.
10. Tomato-Basil Tortellini Soup
11. Crock Pot Spaghetti Squash Thai Noodle Bowl
This squash needs a full eight to nine hours in the slow cooker, so it's the perfect meal to leave on all day while you're at work. When you get home: Shred, sauce, and feast. Get the recipe.
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12. Crock Pot Cauliflower Bolognese
This version serves everything over a batch of zucchini noodles — but regular noodles work just fine too. Get the recipe.
13. Crock Pot Mushroom Stroganoff
The secret ingredient? Smoked paprika. Get the recipe.
14. Black Bean Pumpkin Chili
Because it's not officially fall until you break out the pumpkin. Get the recipe.
15. Crock Pot Quinoa and Vegetables
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16. Crock Pot Vegetable Soup
The veggies cook low and slow in a tomato-based broth for eight hours, then the pasta (and Parm!) drops in at the end. Get the recipe.
17. Slow Cooker Barley Risotto
18. Thai-Inspired Butternut Squash Soup
19. Slow Cooker Veggie Fajitas
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20. Loaded Baked Potato Soup
You can make this chunky by leaving the potatoes cubed. Or try it smooth by breaking out the immersion blender once all is done cooking. Get the recipe.
21. Veggie Crock Pot Lasagna
Layer up. Get the recipe.
