These Vegan Dishes Will Save You Time In The Kitchen This Summer

If you possess a slow cooker (or an Instant Pot), chances are you use it often throughout the autumn and winter. Then comes spring, and it’s put up with the never-used pasta maker.

But there’s a strong argument for leaving your slow cooker out on the counter all summer. The first benefit is that it prepares healthy dishes without heating up the entire kitchen. Second, you don’t have to watch it while it works. Summer days are too valuable.

The vegan crockpot recipes gathered here will surely encourage you to try new dishes. Even if you’re not a vegan, trying them will increase your plant consumption, which equals more fiber and a smaller carbon impact. Read on for easy vegan meal ideas.

These vegan dishes are easy to prepare.

1. Vegan chili

Because black beans are high in protein and fiber, adding meat to chili is optional. This dish includes tomatoes and bell peppers, two summer staples.

2. Quinoa and veggies

This dish uses summer vegetables, particularly red peppers, green beans, and carrots. While quinoa contains protein, adding tofu or chickpeas to the slow cooker increases the protein content.

3. Summer chili

Summer squash and zucchini are also in season now and are as delicious as pumpkin and butternut squash. Add tomatoes and corn to your summer chili. Don’t forget the chickpeas—they’re the dish’s protein source.

4. Ratatouille au basilic

This ratatouille is full of flavor from the lemon and basil. Sick of salad but want to keep your vegetable consumption up? This dish may be your new favorite.

5. Curry lentil coconut

If you’re not a fan of spicy food, the coconut milk in this curry will help. Its delicate sweetness complements the dish’s turmeric, cumin, curry powder, and garam masala. This meal will satisfy all your senses.

6. Vegan BBQ Crockpot

Vegan burger patties are nice, but if you want a barbecue dish that tastes like pulled meat, this one delivers. The “meat” is seitan, and the sauce is vital. The right balance of sour and sweet, no leftovers.

7. Black-eyed peas with veggies

You know black-eyed peas aren’t only for New Year’s. They’re cooked with summer vegetables, liquid smoke, and tabasco for a wonderful heat.

8. Vegan Stuffed peppers

Traditionally, stuffed peppers are filled with meat, but this recipe uses black beans instead. This simple swap adds more fiber than the original version while maintaining protein levels.

9. Potato and leek soup

Leeks have a buttery texture that works well in soups, as seen here. It’s substantial enough to satisfy, but the coconut milk base keeps it light.

Hope that nine Vegan Dishes can save your time in this summer.