12 Vegan Crockpot Comfort Foods

Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew

This hearty Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew is a perfect vegan comfort food that’s both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup lentils
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Cooking Method:

1. Heat olive oil in a crockpot and sauté the onion and garlic until aromatic.
2. Add the sweet potatoes, lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir well, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.
4. Serve hot with your choice of bread or rice.

Chickpea and Spinach Curry

Packed with protein and flavor, this Chickpea and Spinach Curry brings the taste of India right to your home.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can coconut milk
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Method:

1. In the crockpot, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, coconut milk, curry powder, garam masala, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook on low for 5-6 hours, stirring in fresh spinach during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
3. Serve warm, garnished with cilantro if desired.

Vegan Potato and Corn Chowder

This creamy Vegan Potato and Corn Chowder is rich and delicious, perfect for cozying up during colder months.

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes, diced
• 2 cans corn kernels, drained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can coconut milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

Cooking Method:

1. Put potatoes, corn, onion, and garlic into the crockpot.
2. Pour in the vegetable broth, and season with salt, pepper, and nutritional yeast.
3. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, then stir in the coconut milk before serving.

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili is a spicy, hearty dish that will warm up your evenings.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans black beans, drained
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt to taste

Cooking Method:

1. Combine all ingredients in the crockpot and mix well.
2. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours until sweet potatoes are tender.
3. Serve with a sprinkle of lime juice and fresh cilantro.

Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers

These Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers are a colorful and flavorful meal that's easy to prepare.

Ingredients:

• 4 large bell peppers, tops removed and seeds cleaned
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Method:

1. Cook quinoa in vegetable broth until done.
2. Mix quinoa with black beans, corn, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture and place them in the crockpot.
4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until peppers are tender.

Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup

This Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup is a smooth, velvety delight that’s pure comfort in a bowl.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can coconut milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Method:

1. Add broccoli, cauliflower, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.
2. Pour in the vegetable broth and season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, then blend with coconut milk until smooth before serving.

Vegan Ratatouille

This easy Vegan Ratatouille is loaded with seasonal vegetables and tons of French flair.

Ingredients:

• 2 zucchini, sliced
• 1 eggplant, diced
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Method:

1. Place all ingredients in the crockpot, mixing well to combine.
2. Cook on low for 7-8 hours until vegetables are tender.
3. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Vegetable and Barley Soup

This Vegetable and Barley Soup is a nourishing and filling choice, ideal for any meal of the day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup barley
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon thyme

Cooking Method:

1. Combine all ingredients in the crockpot.
2. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until barley is tender.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Moroccan-Spiced Vegetable Tagine

Bring a taste of Morocco to your table with this fragrant Moroccan-Spiced Vegetable Tagine.

Ingredients:

• 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 can chickpeas, drained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups vegetable broth

Cooking Method:

1. Mix all ingredients in the crockpot, ensuring spices are well distributed.
2. Cook on low for 8 hours or until vegetables are tender.
3. Serve with couscous or rice.

Vegan Jambalaya

This Vegan Jambalaya is a spicy, filling dish loaded with vibrant flavors of the South.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice
• 1 can kidney beans, drained
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Method:

1. Combine all ingredients in the crockpot, stirring to mix thoroughly.
2. Cook on high for 3-4 hours, until rice is tender and the flavors meld together.
3. Taste, adjust seasonings, and enjoy hot.