Slowcooker - Vegetarian viewpoint

[zazen999]

Evening Grapes.

We're thinking of getting a slowcooker; whilst we love cooking from scratch it would be nice every now and then to come home to a cooked meal.

However, we don't eat meat - and so we don't know whether veggie meals would be suitable for a slow cooker.

I have seen lots of recipes, but wondered if anyone on here is veggie and also uses one - before we splash out on one.

Any ideas?

[shirlthegirl43]

Here's a good site for recipes... Crockpot Recipes - More than 1400 Crockpot Recipes for the Crock Pot or Slow Cooker

Here's one just for veggies... Easy Crockpot or Slow Cooker Recipes For Busy Vegans Or Vegetarians

[zazen999]

I've looked at the recipes - I was wondering if anyone who is veggie uses one...

[shirlthegirl43]

Sorry zaz

[zazen999]

S'alright.....i just wondered if they are worth it for veggies....

[shirlthegirl43]

I can't see why not to be honest, you wouln't have to be there watching it. They are handy for steaming your Christmas puds and stuff as well

[Two_Sheds]

I'm all for labour/energy saving, but I can't see how a slow-cooker would help me (omg I just worked it out - veggie for 22 years)

I cook in bulk and freeze in portions, then just nuke and dinner's done in 3 mins

[zazen999]

I have a tiny freezer and no microwave

My main worry is that the flavour of cooked stuff won't be there, as usually the slow cooking of the onions and peppers will give alot of the flavour to the finished dish.

Plus, I get in some days 6, 7 or 8pm....and it would be lovely just to tuck in and not start cooking then.

[Scottishnewbie]

zaz, my daughter is a veggie and we eat quite a lot of veggie meals. I LOVE my slow cooker and would be lost without it. I chuck stuff in first thing in the morning and when everyone gets home, it's ready just to shove out on the plates........wouldnt be without one.

hope this helps?

also great for soup and xmas puddings as others have said.

go for it, you'll be amazed how much you use one

[Bren In Pots]

Zaz have you thought about a pressure cooker, this evening I've made carrot and lentil soup in ours.

[jackie j]

Zaz I have been thinking exactly the same, would it be worth getting one. OH is veggie so we eat mostly veggie stuff.
Bren no way would I use a pressure cooker ever again, used mine a lot in the old days, just dont fancy using one again.

[zazen999]

Zaz have you thought about a pressure cooker, this evening I've made carrot and lentil soup in ours.

No, I'd want Mr Z to be able to cook some pasta or rice, serve his and then pop some pasta or rice on for when I get in the door and serve mine up.

I'd not trust him with a pressure cooker.....

[zazen999]

*Plus I have a Lakeland voucher to be used up soon.....and it kind of gets you thinking.....hmmmm

[Bren In Pots]

Bren no way would I use a pressure cooker ever again, used mine a lot in the old days, just dont fancy using one again.

I love my pressure cooker I've had it ever since 1982 it mostly gets used for stocks, soups, mushy peas and stews even bought a 2 litre one to take camping.

[binley100]

Go on Zaz ..........you know you want to . Even if you're in a couple of hours after Mr Z has eaten the food just still be ok and not dried out as if it had been left in the oven.