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    Home » Sides » Vegetables in the Crock Pot Recipe

    Vegetables in the Crock Pot Recipe

    Published: Feb 3, 2022 · Modified: Oct 28, 2024 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Making vegetables in the crock pot is a great way to use up extra veggies! Enjoy them now or freeze for another time. Feel free to swap out veggies from the recipe with whatever you have on hand.

    Serving dish filled with cooked vegetables.

    Original recipe posted: March 2017 | Recipe updated: February 2022

    Why This Recipe Works

    One of the perks of hosting freezer meal parties is having a ton of leftover veggies once all of the meals have been made. I recently had carrots, onions, mushrooms, potatoes and celery SHOOTing out of my ears and needed to do something with all of them!

    Dan and I are huge veggie eaters. We go through bags and bags of veggies every week. I knew we would be able to eat through the leftovers without having to freeze much, so I cooked two giant batches of vegetables in the crock pot.

    This was so easy and we LOVED how they turned out. We ate them with a protein for lunch, as a side for dinner and even with eggs for breakfast. We gobbled up every morsel!

    Recipe Ingredients

    Bowls filled with chopped veggies and lined up on a counter.

    Vegetables – Any type of vegetable works great for this recipe. Great options include potatoes, carrots, peas, corn, asparagus, bell peppers, onions, celery, mushrooms, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, squash and zucchini.

    Spices and seasonings – Spruce up the flavor by adding any spices, herbs or seasonings of your choice. Add cayenne pepper for a spicier side or fresh herbs for a fresh vegetable dish. Parsley, chives, basil and thyme are delicious options.

    Water – Swap the water out for chicken broth or vegetable broth for a flavor boost.

    How To Make Vegetables in the Crock Pot

    Step 1

    Dice, chop and slice your choice of vegetables and potatoes. Here is the collection of veggies that we love together:

    • Baby red potatoes
    • Carrots
    • Onions
    • Celery
    • Mushrooms
    • Garlic
    • Jalapenos (optional)

    Add olive oil, water and seasonings plus salt and pepper into the pot. Mix well!

    Hand stirring vegetables and liquid in a crockpot.

    Step 2

    Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Serve immediately or let cool and freeze for later use!

    Spoonful of cooked veggies hovering over a crockpot.

    Recipe Notes for Vegetables in the Crock Pot

    • The vegetables used in this recipe are merely suggestions. Feel free to omit or add other veggies. Zucchini, squash, bell peppers, beets, corn, peas, beans, Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes are all great options, as well.
    • Feel free to add a bit of lemon juice to freshen up the veggies.
    • And if you’d rather roast your veggies, check out this Roasted Vegetables recipe!

    What To Serve With Vegetables

    • Instant Pot Pot Roast – spoon a little of the drippings from your roast over your vegetables for a final touch!
    • Instant Pot Ham – the glaze that covers this ham will compliment your vegetables perfectly.
    • Perfect Instant Pot Chicken Breasts – Enjoy a healthy protein with a bite of your vegetable medley!

    FAQ About Vegetables

    Are vegetables carbs?

    Vegetables contain carbohydrates. The veggies containing the highest amount of carbs are potatoes, corn, peas and squash.

    Are vegetables good for dogs?

    Most vegetables are safe for consumption for dogs. Onions, chives and leeks are toxic for dogs and should be completely avoided. All other veggies are safe for your pup!

    Are vegetables gluten free?

    All vegetables are naturally gluten free.

    Can vegetables be frozen?

    Vegetables can be frozen when double bagged or stored in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Heartier veggies such as potatoes, carrots and squash can be frozen for up to a year.

    Top view of a serving dish filled with cooked carrots, mushrooms and potatoes.

    Healthy Side Dishes

    Don’t stop with one great tasty dish. Check out a few of my other favorite easy, healthy sides!

    • Vegetable Rice Summer Salad is absolutely perfect for small or large gatherings. Great as lunch, a party food or a side to dinner. It is colorful and packed with delicious flavor and textures and perfect for any occasion!
    • Roasted Sweet Potatoes are an easy and delicious side for any meal! They taste better than regular French fries and are a great healthy lunch, snack or side dish. Whole30 compliant, too.
    • Cauliflower Mushroom Rice is easy to make and prepared in 15 minutes. Packed with flavor and texture plus this recipe also complies with the Whole30 program!
    • Egg Roll In A Bowl – Enjoy the ingredients inside an egg roll minus the carbs and calories. This Egg Roll Bowl is great as an easy dinner or salad. Done in 20 minutes and supremely delicious!
    • Grilled Cabbage Steaks – Take grilled cabbage to the next level by making cabbage steaks! Top them with shaved Parmesan cheese, bbq sauce or just a simple pat of butter. Serve alongside any summer meal for the absolute perfect healthy side dish!

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    Vegetables in the Crock Pot Recipe

    Making vegetables in the crock pot is a great way to use up extra veggies! Enjoy them now or freeze for another time.
    5 from 29 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours hours
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 77kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Equipment

    • Crock Pot

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups baby red potatoes quartered
    • 3 cups carrots peeled, cut into chunks
    • 2 cups celery sliced
    • 3 cups mushrooms sliced
    • 5 cloves garlic minced
    • jalapenos diced, optional
    • 1 tbsp seasoned salt
    • 1 tbsp oregano
    • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 2 cups water

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients in a large slow cooker. Mix well, cover and cook on High heat for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
    • Serve as a side dish or freeze for later!

    Notes

    • The vegetables used in this recipe are merely suggestions. Feel free to omit or add other veggies. Zucchini, squash, bell peppers, beets, corn, peas, beans, Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes are all great options, as well.
    • Feel free to add a bit of lemon juice to freshen up the veggies.
    • And if you’d rather roast your veggies, check out this Roasted Vegetables recipe!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5463IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Rick

      November 21, 2024 at 7:44 am

      5 stars
      Hi, this is Rick from Arizona I’m 65 and just started using the crockpot, your veggie recipe was exactly what I was looking for. How long can you eat as leftovers.

      Thank you

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        November 24, 2024 at 2:02 pm

        You are welcome, Rick! The leftover can last for a least 2 or 3 days if stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

        Reply
    2. Abac

      October 27, 2024 at 1:26 pm

      why does the cook time say 1 day,4 hours

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        October 28, 2024 at 1:19 pm

        Hey there! This was a typo and I’m grateful you caught it. Prep time is 30 minutes and cook time is 4 hours.

        Reply
    3. VICTORIA M

      July 27, 2023 at 6:58 pm

      LOVE IT… BEAUTIFUL TASTE AWESOME I LOVE VEGGIES TOO THANK YOU

      Reply
    4. debbie

      August 31, 2022 at 11:43 am

      Love pip and ebby veggies and crockpot and roasting etc – recipes are great! thanks

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        August 31, 2022 at 11:50 am

        Thank you, Debbie! I appreciate that.

        Reply
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