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Vegetarian Crock Pot Recipes

Vegetarian Crock Pot Recipes

Discover delicious and easy Vegetarian Crock Pot Recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights. Enjoy hearty, healthy, and flavorful slow-cooked meals the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, pot
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried green or brown lentils rinsed
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 zucchini chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (with juice)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Wash, peel, and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Add lentils, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, potatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, and diced tomatoes to the crock pot.
  3. Stir in thyme, smoked paprika, cumin, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth, ensuring everything is covered. Stir gently.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
  6. Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Ladle the stew into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy warm with crusty bread.