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21 Vegan Gluten-Free Crockpot Recipes

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A slow cooker is an absolute game changer for creating delicious meals that are both easy and full of flavor, even on busy weeknights. I love the ability a crockpot gives me to make hearty meals that require minimal prep, yet still result in a comforting meal for the whole family. I've created this list of vegan gluten-free slow cooker recipes to help you feed yourself and your loved ones who may have special dietary needs or preferences. Whether you are new to a plant-based diet or just looking for some fresh inspiration for your next grocery trip, there is surely a great recipe on this list for you!

bowl of tortilla soup served from slow cooker and topped with avocado, tortilla chips, jalapeños, and lime wedges

Easy Slow Cooker Lentil Tortilla Soup

This slow cooker tortilla soup is creamy and hearty, but also tastes surprisingly fresh. Using coconut milk instead of heavy cream, as well as lentils and beans for protein, makes this soup both comforting and nourishing.

Make this Lentil Tortilla Soup

Slow Cooker Vegan Pumpkin Tomato Soup

You may not expect it, but this vegan soup is actually packed with plant-based protein thanks to the addition of red lentils! This fall twist on a cozy classic is a great way to freshen up your fall meal go-tos.
Make this Pumpkin Tomato Soup
bowl of pumpkin tomato soup topped with pepitas

Slow Cooker Vanilla Coconut Granola

When you started perusing these vegan crockpot recipes, did you expect to find granola? This quinoa pops, gluten-free oats, and puffed rice-based recipe makes healthy eating a breeze. Just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and go!
Make this Vanilla Coconut Granola
little yellow crock of coconut granola

Crockpot Vegetable Soup with Lentils

This veggie soup is full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants thanks to the diversity of veggies packed in. Plus, it's totally customizable based on what vegetables you have on hand.
Make this Vegetable Soup with Lentils
fresh bowl of vegetable soup with fresh greens scattered around it

Best Vegan Butternut Squash Chili Recipe

This cozy chili is a great unexpected way to use butternut squash for the fall season. Adapted from an award-winning recipe, this meatless chili is sure to impress.

Make this Butternut Squash Chili

Easy Slow Cooker Vegan Chili Mac

The mash-up of two comforting classics makes this chili mac the ultimate comfort food. It's perfect for game day when you want a hearty dinner but can't stand to be away from the TV or your friends for the cooking time.
Make this Chili Mac
Bowl of chili mac topped with chips, sour cream, green onions, and limes.

Slow Cooker Vegan Chicken and Rice

This simple recipe uses soy curls as the protein source for its chicken-inspired dish. Many plant-based options for meat alternatives contain gluten, so this recipe is a great way to have your cake, or rather "chicken", and eat it too!
Make this Vegan Chicken and Rice
golden-appearing rice with bright green peas and soy curls

Slow Cooker Vegan Bolognese with Mushrooms

A flavorful tomato sauce recipe is perfect for the crockpot because it allows the sauce to develop deep, rich flavor over a long time. This bolognese uses mushrooms for meaty texture and to soak up all the yummy flavors. Be sure to use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce and your favorite gluten free noodles for a completely gluten free recipe!
Make this Bolognese with Mushrooms
plate of pasta topped with mushroom bolognese and a sprig of fresh basil
Three bowls of chickpea noodle soup topped with crushed gluten free crackers

Vegan Slow Cooker Chickpea Noodle Soup

This chickpea noodle soup recipe has all the comforts of our favorite "healing" soup, only this one's entirely plant-based. Once you try this vegan version of a classic, you won't miss the old version- plus you'll feel more satisfied as this recipe is a great source of fiber!

Make this Chickpea Noodle Soup

Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili

This crockpot quinoa chili is sweet and spicy; with maple syrup, chili powder, and jalapeños. It's great alone, over rice, stuffed in a baked potato, or over fries. The possibilities are endless with this versatile chili!
Make this Quinoa Chili
bowl of quinoa chili topped with fresh cilantro and sliced fresh jalapeños

Slow Cooker Grits

This vegan-friendly breakfast recipe is perfect for when you want a warm meal right when you get up. Slow cooking overnight is a clever way to avoid any work in the kitchen before you've had your coffee!
Make these Slow Cooker Grits
bowl of creamy grits topped with melty butter and fresh chives

Hearty Vegan Chili

A list of vegan slow cooker recipes is simply not complete without a hearty vegan chili. This chili really packs on that meaty flavor with fire-roasted tomatoes and soy sauce! Be sure to use gluten free soy sauce or tamari if you need this recipe completely gluten-free.
Make this Hearty Vegan Chili
two bowls of hearty vegan chili topped with fresh cilantro
two bowls of sweet potato kale soup with a striped tea towel

Hearty Sweet Potato Kale Soup

Inspired by South African Peanut Stew (though there are no peanuts), this soup is lightly sweet and full of warm flavors thanks to sweet potatoes, ginger, curry powder, and cumin. Sunflower seed butter adds creaminess to this soup, making it a great choice for those with nut allergies or following certain elimination diets.

Make this Sweet Potato Kale Soup

Chickpea and Quinoa Stew

With smoked paprika and adobo sauce, this chickpea and quinoa stew is full of smoky, savory flavor. Therefore, this stew is an easy way to convince "that one" friend that vegan recipes really can have bold flavors.
Make this Chickpea and Quinoa Stew
Bowl of chickpea quinoa stew topped with red pepper and avocado

Gluten Free Vegan Pea Soup

This adaptable pea soup can be made in the slow cooker, instant pot, or a regular soup pot. With leeks, spring peas, and fresh thyme, this soup is a great way to keep using that slow cooker into the spring.
Make this Pea Soup
bowl of pale green pea soup topped with a few sprigs of fresh thyme

Crockpot Three Bean Chili

With black-eyes peas, pinto beans, and kidney beans, this three bean chili serves some serious flavor using familiar pantry staples. All in all, this classic vegetarian chili is a great go-to recipe to keep on hand.
Make this Three Bean Chili
bowl of 3 bean chili topped with chips, avocado, cilantro, and slices of lemon
bowl of lentil curry with white rice with fresh cilantro

Easy Slow Cooker Lentil Curry

If you want your house full of delicious curry fragrance, this is your recipe. Serve this cozy curry with white rice for a tasty and easy gluten-free meal.

Make this Lentil Curry

Crockpot Red Lentil Chili

This vegan chili recipe uses red lentils and textured vegetable protein to give a one-two punch of protein sources. If you aren't a fan of beans, this is the bean-less chili recipe for you!
Make this Red Lentil Chili
big bowl of red lentil chili with dollop of sour cream topping

Easy Potato and Leek Soup

This slow cooker potato leek soup is a total comfort food. Blending some of the soup helps to make it deliciously creamy despite having only two tablespoons of oil in the whole recipe!
Make this Potato and Leek Soup
bowl of potato leek soup topped with green onions and a piece of toast tucked in

15 Bean Soup Recipe

Budget-friendly and loaded with protein and fiber, this 15 bean soup is a great vegetarian slow cooker recipe to please a large group with different dietary preferences. Soups with these dry bean mixes are not only nostalgic for many, they also are super satiating from all of the fiber and protein those beans provide!
Make this 15 Bean Soup
bowl of 15 bean soup lightly garnished with parsley
three bowls of white bean chili topped with cheese, jalapeños, chips, avocado, and fresh cilantro,

Easy Vegan Slow Cooker White Bean Chili

This humble white bean chili might be the easiest recipe you'll ever make. There is zero slicing or dicing involved. This chili is the perfect crockpot recipe for when your day is jam-packed, but you still want a satisfying and healthy meal by its end.

Make this White Bean Chili

Which of these recipes are you most excited to try? Don't forget to save these recipes by pinning to Pinterest!

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