Long-braised meat might be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of slow-cooker recipes, but this kitchen workhorse's functionality doesn't begin and end there. There are plenty of killer vegetarian dishes that can be made the hands-off way, including chili, soups, "roasted" potatoes, beans, and much more. Keep reading for 16 ideas. Do note that a few of the recipes included aren't strictly vegetarian; in those cases we've included a note on how to adapt the recipe for a vegetarian diet.
Get the recipe: slow-cooker garlic parmesan potatoes
Get the recipe: slow-cooker tomato basil tortellini soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker vegetarian tikka masala
Get the recipe: no-boil slow-cooker macaroni and cheese
Get the recipe: slow-cooker vegetarian chili
Get the recipe: slow-cooker gigante beans with tomatoes and pancetta
Make it vegetarian: omit the pancetta and use water instead of chicken stock.
Get the recipe: slow-cooker chickpea coconut curry with sweet potatoes
Get the recipe: slow-cooker potato corn chowder
Make it vegetarian: swap vegetable stock for chicken.
Get the recipe: slow-cooker butternut squash lentil soup