“Vegetarian” isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of slow cookers. Praised for its ability to cook meat to tender, fall-off-the-bone perfection, the slow cooker doesn’t always make it into vegetarian-friendly dialogue. Crockpot dishes usually come in the form of soups, chilis, casseroles, and stews- all meals which oftentimes have meat on their ingredient list.

Contrary to popular belief, it’s easy to make scrumptious, nutritious, vegetarian-friendly recipes with your slow cooker! With the abundance of meatless recipes out there, you can whip up huge, budget-friendly meals that save you time, while catering to your lifestyle choices. Packed with vitamins and nutrients, these meals fill you up and curb hunger, proving to be just as satisfying as their meaty counterparts.