Vegetarian slow cooker recipes

A low fat, fail-safe pasta dish that proves that it's just as easy to whip up a meal as it is to turn on the microwave

Make our creamy potato gratin in the slow cooker for an easy side dish. Slow-cooking offers lovely depth of flavour while saving effort and energy costs

The rich basil sauce helps balance the tangy ricotta and earthy mushroom flavours of this easy vegetarian starter

Why not make this year's Christmas cake in a slow cooker? You'll save on energy costs and be rewarded with a cake rich in plump dried fruit and cherries

Dig out the slow cooker to make this healthy stew. Topped with toasted pine nuts and served with flatbreads, it makes a wonderfully nutritious vegan meal

Enjoy the depth of flavour that comes with slow-cooking our chickpea stew. Serve with couscous for a healthy, low-fat, high-fibre dinner

Make this vegan soup in the slow cooker for a super-easy, healthy supper. Packed with veg, pasta and beans, it's a satisfying soup for winter

Save hob space by using a slow cooker to braise red cabbage – take the lid off for the last 30 mins to reduce the juices for a lovely, sticky texture

Tuck into this hearty soup made in a slow cooker. Perfect as a starter ahead of a main meal, or for lunch on cooler days. Enjoy with crusty bread