The 14 Day Crockpot Plan: Quick and Easy Slow Dump Dinners (2016)
Chapter 6. Crock Pot Vegetable Recipes
Vegetables should always come in your meals. It is always nice to pair a nicely baked potato on a steamy and savory barbecue. Or, the vegetable dish itself is may be the core of your meal. Here are some more vegetable recipes you can cook on your crock pot:
Recipe 1: Creamy and Cheesy Corn
This corn recipe is a perfect pair of your roast meat dishes. It is so good you can even eat it on its own.
You will need:
- 500 grams corn kernels (frozen)
- Half a cup of milk
- Half a cup of butter
- 240 grams cream cheese
- Salt and pepper
- 1 spoon sugar
How to Prepare:
- Combine all the ingredients in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook for 4 to 6 hours on low heat or 2 to 3 hours on high heat.
- Serve and enjoy!
Recipe 2: Vegetable Stew
This is a very easy vegetable stew that will save you from hours spent in the kitchen. Simply combine all the ingredients, do your chores, or take a rest then taste its goodness.
You will need:
- 250 grams black beans, soaked for 6 to 8 hours
- A cup of raw quinoa
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, diced,
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 to 3 pieces chipotle peppers (dried)
- 2 small cans of diced tomatoes
- Half a teaspoon cinnamon powder
- A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
- A pinch of salt and pepper
How to Prepare:
- Put all the ingredients in the crockpot aside from salt, and stir thoroughly.
- Cook for 8 to 10 hours on low heat or 4 to 6 hours on high heat.
- Add in the salt once cooked. Top with your choice of toppings like avocado, cilantro or citrus wedges. Enjoy!
Tip: Add the salt at the end since it could affect the cooking of the beans.
Recipe 3: Mediterranean Style Veggie Curry
This is a highly flavorful vegetable dish that is best served on top of couscous.
You will need:
- 3 cups potato cubes
- 5 cups tomatoes, cubed
- 1 cup bell pepper
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 5 pieces okra, sliced 1 inches thick
- 2 to 3 spoons of curry powder
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Half a teaspoon cayenne pepper
- A cup of plain yogurt
How to Prepare:
- Combine all the ingredients in the pot and stir thoroughly.
- Cook for 8 to 10 hours on low heat.
- Serve with steaming couscous and topped with yogurt, raisins or fruit-falvored chutney. Enjoy!
Recipe 4: Classic Vegetable Chili
The crowd will surely love this classic vegetable chili recipe. It is perfect for family dinner nights and even when hosting a party at home.
You will need:
- 400 grams kidney beans
- 400 grams vegan beans
- A can of black bean soup
- 400 grams tomato puree
- A can of whole corn kernels
- A cup of green pepper
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 spoon of basil (dried)
- 1 spoon of oregano powder
- 1 spoon of chili powder
- Salt and pepper
How to Prepare:
- Put in all the ingredients in the crock pot and leave salt behind.
- Cook for 2 hours on high heat or 4 hours on low heat.
- Season with salt once cooked. Enjoy!
Recipe 5: Crockpot Artichokes
This artichoke recipe is perfect on a weekday night. This recipe is easy to do:
You will need:
- 4 to 5 pieces artichokes
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- Half a tablespoon salt
How to Prepare:
- Wash the artichokes thoroughly and remove the stems.
- Cut about an inch off the top and arrange them in the crockpot cooker.
- Combine the lemon juice with salt and pour onto the artichokes.
- Add in some water and let it cook for 8 hours on low heat and 3 to 4 hours on high heat.
Tip: It is best enjoyed by dipping leaves in melted butter. Use your teeth to extract the meaty part of the leaves.