Cook conveniently with these vegetarian slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes: anything from soup to main dishes, basics like vegetable stock and applesauce, and even desserts. Perfect for tailgates, busy weeknights, and meal prep! -Melissa Altman MS, RDN, LDN

Honeycrisp Homemade Applesauce: Easy Slow Cooker Recipe

Back from the apple orchard? Time to make some easy homemade applesauce with your Honeycrisps. Bursting with fall flavors like cinnamon, this recipe has no added sugar: you’ll love the results!

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Slow Cooker Vegan Cholent

This vegan cholent is a plant-based take on the classic Jewish stew traditionally served for Shabbat lunch. It’s a hearty and nourishing dish packed with protein, fiber, complex carbs, and essential nutrients like potassium and vitamin C. The name “cholent” comes from the French words for “hot” and “slow,” as it cooks overnight before Shabbat begins.

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Blueberry Coffee Cake – Without Dairy or Eggs

This blueberry coffee cake is a delicious, healthier twist on the classic crumb cake, with cinnamon, brown sugar, and juicy blueberries. It’s vegan, lower in sugar and fat, and higher in fiber, making it a terrific option for dessert. See the directions for making it an Instant Pot.

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Spicy Lentil Chili – Instant Pot Recipe

This Instant Pot lentil chili is easy to make and full of bold flavors. Packed with fiber from lentils, pinto beans, and veggies, it’s a hearty, plant-based meal perfect for warming up on a chilly day.

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Homemade Vegetable Broth in the Instant Pot

Homemade vegetable broth—is simple and versatile. Save time by using an Instant Pot. Use it as a base for soups, sauces, stir-fries, or to add flavor when cooking vegetables, grains, or even mashed potatoes.

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Slow Cooker Vegan Chili

Pinto and kidney beans along with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and spices provide a hearty and flavorful chili. You won’t miss the meat – and it’s easy to make in a slow cooker. Enjoy it alone or atop spaghetti, rice, quinoa, or farro.

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Mediterranean Eggplant Pasta – an Instant Pot Recipe

This tasty eggplant dish is like ratatouille but includes whole-grain spaghetti for a complete meal. It’s packed with nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber while being low in saturated fat. If you don’t have an Instant Pot, just cook the vegetables and sauce on the stovetop, then stir in your favorite cooked whole-grain pasta.

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Vegetarian Chili with Butternut Squash and Cauliflower

This plant-based chili with butternut squash and cauliflower offers a delicious twist on classic chili. Packed with beans and veggies like sweet potatoes, pumpkin, tomatoes, and peppers, it’s full of flavor and nutrients. Quinoa and a blend of spices add heartiness and warmth to this slow cooker meal.

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Vegan Peanut Butter Brownies for the Instant Pot

These vegan peanut butter brownies are a rich, fudgy treat that feels indulgent. The recipe ensures every piece, even the corners, comes out perfectly soft and chewy, so no more overcooked edges! Plus, they’re much lower in sugar and saturated fat than traditional brownies, while still delivering on flavor!

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Crockpot Stuffed Shells Recipe

Cheesy pasta lovers will adore these easy crockpot stuffed shells! Jumbo pasta shells are stuffed with a delicious mixture of cheese and spinach, then slow-cooked: and they won’t get dried out like oven-baked ones. Great for Meatless Mondays!

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