Make-Ahead Mason Jar Breakfast Recipes

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Three easy recipes for grab-and-go breakfast or snack jars. With the toppings stored in containers above the jars, they are sure to stay crunchy and dry. Make these jar recipes the night before and have a tasty breakfast ready to go in the morning. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tqstfi3ScJM/WIkTPxR_7QI/AAAAAAAA6TY/_BPbY15MKhIpoLf0sJQ6vwa67m_O63UNgCLcB/s1600/make-ahead-jar-recipes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Three make-ahead vegan mason jar recipes. Smoothie, chia pudding, and overnight oatmeal. " border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tqstfi3ScJM/WIkTPxR_7QI/AAAAAAAA6TY/_BPbY15MKhIpoLf0sJQ6vwa67m_O63UNgCLcB/s1600/make-ahead-jar-recipes.jpg" title="mason jar breakfast recipes" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Mornings are hectic with kids. Between making breakfasts and lunches, and getting everyone dressed and out the door on time, I often don't end up feeding <i>myself</i> anything. I'm sure a lot of moms can relate to eating peanut butter and jelly sandwich crusts for breakfast while searching for a missing shoe that the dog may have buried under a bush in the backyard, while yelling, "Get in the car!" Tell me it's not just me. And then there's school pick-up and after-school sports and oh my gosh, "we are <i>so</i> hungry and need a snack!" So this week I decided to plan ahead make some breakfast/snack jars. When I don't have time to eat breakfast with the kids it's been great to grab a jar and bring it with me in the car. I've also been bringing the smoothie jars with me to pick up the kids from school. That way they can have a vitamin-packed snack they love in between school and after-school activities. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I had so much fun making this short video and I think it makes it really easy to see how these jars are put together. I hope you'll give it a quick watch. You can also watch and share the video to your Facebook timeline <a href="https://www.facebook.com/176855779026667/videos/1313172062061694/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div> <div data-autoplay="1" data-ratio="16:9" data-volume="70" id="n7vjkby6rsxjcfpk2wxt"> </div> <script async="" data-noptimize="" src="//scripts.mediavine.com/videos/n7vjkby6rsxjcfpk2wxt.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I made three breakfast or snack jar recipes. Click the links below to see the recipes. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2014/07/how-to-make-pitaya-bowl-at-home.html" target="_blank">Dragon Fruit/Pitaya Bowls </a>with Granola and Coconut </li> <li><a href="http://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2016/01/vegan-chocolate-chia-pudding.html" rel="" target="_blank">Chocolate Chia Pudding </a>with Walnuts and Coconut</li> <li><a href="http://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2014/03/overnight-oats-recipe-vegan.html" rel="" target="_blank">Overnight Oatmeal</a> with Nuts, Coconut, and Flax</li> </ul> <div> I've shared the easy recipes for all three of these make-ahead jars in the past. I used the ingredients I had, but feel free to use other toppings. Crunchy toppings are a must with these soft jar meals. Nuts and seeds are also a terrific way to add protein, healthy fats, and fiber. If there's space left in the jars, I usually top them up with fresh berries or other fruit just before I leave home with my lovely jar, or before eating.<br /> <br /> By reusing a plastic applesauce or fruit cup container, the dry toppings stay away from the moisture inside the jar and remain nice and crunchy. I originally saw this idea on a Facebook video for DIY Lunchables. The ham and cheese were in the jar and crackers were in the top container. If you know who came up with the brilliant idea to top canning jars with applesauce or fruit cup containers, please let me know so I can give them proper credit!<br /> <br /> When I first tried this mason jar and plastic applesauce container technique, it did not work at all. The trick is to use a wide mouth jar so that the rim is approximately the same diameter as the lip of the plastic toppings container. </div> <br /> Aren't these nourishing superfood jars fun? I just love grab-and-go foods that are actually healthy.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N8Njm-4NBpM/WIkRYrH06cI/AAAAAAAA6TM/4N223_WmUqI004Kn8kXJluI6_Yegtdw7gCLcB/s1600/breakfast-jars.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="mason jar breakfast and snack recipes. Vegan chia pudding, overnight oatmeal, and dragon fruit bowls." border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N8Njm-4NBpM/WIkRYrH06cI/AAAAAAAA6TM/4N223_WmUqI004Kn8kXJluI6_Yegtdw7gCLcB/s1600/breakfast-jars.jpg" title="make ahead mason jar recipes" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> While the applesauce container method is the most economical if you have kids who are already eating applesauce, there are commercial canning jar dividers. Here's one I found on Amazon (affiliate link). </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://amzn.to/2jgXK5d" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="246" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qPUr1v0p_Iw/WIlbva_iG-I/AAAAAAAA6Tw/6ztneV97gWc2mQlf26SaCTdfIYWBn-8mwCLcB/s400/Screen%2BShot%2B2017-01-25%2Bat%2B6.14.19%2BPM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h1 class="a-size-large a-spacing-none" id="title" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 21px !important; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.3 !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; widows: 2;"> <span class="a-size-large" id="productTitle" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.3 !important; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><a href="http://amzn.to/2k5FeB8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canning Jar Lunchbox Adaptor on Amazon</a></span></h1> </td></tr> </tbody></table> <h1 class="a-size-large a-spacing-none" id="title" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 21px !important; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.3 !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; widows: 2;"> <br /></h1> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kTnJftYak8c/WIkULxOj_pI/AAAAAAAA6Tg/aHrq_eHcIJALMIRWPnejwl7MdJGbcHAPQCLcB/s1600/jar-recipes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kTnJftYak8c/WIkULxOj_pI/AAAAAAAA6Tg/aHrq_eHcIJALMIRWPnejwl7MdJGbcHAPQCLcB/s1600/jar-recipes.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="hrecipe"> <h1 class="fn"> Make-Ahead Breakfast Jars</h1> <label>By </label><span class="author">yummy mummy kitchen</span><br /> Published <span class="published">01/25/2017</span><br /> <img alt="Make-Ahead Breakfast Jars" class="photo" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kTnJftYak8c/WIkULxOj_pI/AAAAAAAA6Tg/aHrq_eHcIJALMIRWPnejwl7MdJGbcHAPQCLcB/s1600/jar-recipes.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; height: 140px; width: 140px;" /> <br /> <div class="summary"> How to make a breakfast or snack jar for later. </div> <h2> Ingredients</h2> <ul> <li class="ingredient">1 serving smoothie, chia pudding, or overnight oats</li> <li class="ingredient">1/3 cup favorite toppings (granola, nuts, seeds, coconut) </li> <li class="ingredient">1 wide mouth pint canning jar and lid </li> <li class="ingredient">1 empty plastic applesauce container </li> </ul> <h2> Instructions</h2> <ol> <li class="instructions">Fill the jar with your ingredients for chia pudding or overnight oatmeal, or a prepared smoothie. </li> <li class="instructions">Fill the empty applesauce container with your toppings. Place the jar lid top-side-down to cover the toppings in the applesauce container. Carefully turn the toppings, covered with the lid, onto the filled jar. Use the jar ring to seal. Refrigerate chia pudding and oatmeal overnight. Freeze smoothies. </li> <li class="instructions">Chia pudding should be eaten cold. Overnight oats can be heated in the microwave, but remove the toppings first! Remove the smoothie from the freezer 1-2 hours before eating to give it time to defrost a bit. </li> </ol> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Yield:</span><span class="yield"> Serves 1</span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Prep Time:</span><span class="preptime"><span class="value-title" title="PT10M"></span> 10 mins. </span></div> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cook time:</span><span class="cooktime"><span class="value-title" title="PT8H00M"></span> 8 hrs. 00 mins. </span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Total time:</span><span class="duration"><span class="value-title" title="PT8H10M"></span> 8 hrs. 10 mins. </span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tags: </span><span class="tag">make-ahead</span>,<span class="tag"> breakfast</span>,<span class="tag"> snack</span>,<span class="tag"> jars</span>,<span class="tag"> smoothies</span>,<span class="tag"> chia pudding</span>,<span class="tag"> overnight oatmeal</span>,<span class="tag"> vegan</span>,<span class="tag"> vegetarian</span>

Make-Ahead Mason Jar Breakfast Recipes

Three easy recipes for grab-and-go breakfast or snack jars. With the toppings stored in containers ...

Slow Cooker Vegan Chili with Quinoa and Butternut Squash

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Hearty, vegetarian and vegan 3-bean chili made with quinoa and butternut squash.  This comforting veggie chili is perfect for your slow cooker or crockpot. <img alt="easy vegetarian slow cooker chili with beans, quinoa, and butternut squash" border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vwxamdMISWY/WH7EidSucuI/AAAAAAAA6Ss/rZZ1bV8tADEGMynKXL_Wwskx-RUl8HHdwCLcB/s1600/slow-cooker-vegan-chili-recipe.jpg" title="vegetarian slow cooker chili" /></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Every month the families at my girls' school contribute to a staff appreciation lunch. I know the parents truly do appreciate our teachers and love to honor them with a special lunch. We send our babies off in the mornings and know they are being loved and educated for seven hours of the day. One of our teachers is often found in the classroom preparing on weekends, and spending lunchtimes in the classroom with a few children who like to stay in. Providing a warm, home cooked meal is the least we can do. One of the things I like most about cooking is that homemade food makes such a wonderful gift that nourishes body and soul. </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> The lunch theme this month was chilis and soups. To keep the chilis warm, of course, slow cookers were necessary. So I made a pot of my favorite vegetarian/vegan chili with lots of veggies like sweet butternut squash, 3 types of beans, and quinoa. My family loves this slow cooker veggie chili because it's easy to spice up or down. I make it on the mild side and Yummy Hubby and I spice ours up with hot sauce. This veggie chili is an easy one-pot meal that everyone needs to have for busy nights. It provides plenty of vitamins from the colorful vegetables, and complete protein from the beans and quinoa. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-26wsUBjSgGM/WH7GfrFcv5I/AAAAAAAA6S8/jqmp1H3ORcE_8P209EW4qnpBWEq1_xoPQCLcB/s1600/slow-cooker-vegan-butternut-squash-chili.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="easy vegan slow cooker chili recipe with quinoa, beans, and butternut squash" border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-26wsUBjSgGM/WH7GfrFcv5I/AAAAAAAA6S8/jqmp1H3ORcE_8P209EW4qnpBWEq1_xoPQCLcB/s1600/slow-cooker-vegan-butternut-squash-chili.jpg" title="Easy vegan slow cooker chili" /></a><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>  Let the slow cooker do the cooking and when you're ready to eat, top the chili with your favorite toppings. What <i>are</i> your favorite toppings? A few of my favorites are avocado, cilantro, and a little spicy crunch from either thinly sliced radishes or diced red onion.<br /> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pfO7sUXr8Ew/WH7EKqdbhLI/AAAAAAAA6Sk/aJ3jJM36nZEWKIhk37VT8pp5tOCJrFVxACLcB/s1600/butternut-squash-quinoa-chili.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pfO7sUXr8Ew/WH7EKqdbhLI/AAAAAAAA6Sk/aJ3jJM36nZEWKIhk37VT8pp5tOCJrFVxACLcB/s1600/butternut-squash-quinoa-chili.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>  I hope you add this veggie slow cooker chili with quinoa, beans, and butternut squash to your weekly dinner rotation!<br /> <br /> <div class="hrecipe"> <h1 class="fn"> Slow Cooker Vegan Chili with Quinoa and Butternut Squash </h1> <label><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/yummymummyprintables/slow-cooker-vegetarian-chili" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Printer Friendly Recipe</a></label><br /> <label>By </label><span class="author">yummy mummy kitchen</span><br /> Published <span class="published">01/18/2017</span><br /> <img alt="Slow Cooker Vegan Chili with Quinoa and Butternut Squash " class="photo" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pfO7sUXr8Ew/WH7EKqdbhLI/AAAAAAAA6Sk/aJ3jJM36nZEWKIhk37VT8pp5tOCJrFVxACLcB/s1600/butternut-squash-quinoa-chili.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; height: 140px; width: 140px;" /> <br /> <div class="summary"> This easy slow cooker veggie chili is loaded with healthy ingredients like beans, quinoa, and butternut squash. It's vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free! </div> <h2> Ingredients</h2> <ul> <li class="ingredient">1 yellow onion, diced </li> <li class="ingredient">3 carrots, peeled and sliced into coins</li> <li class="ingredient">3 stalks celery, chopped </li> <li class="ingredient">2 cups butternut squash cubes</li> <li class="ingredient">1 green bell pepper, diced</li> <li class="ingredient">1 (28 oz.) can diced fire roasted tomatoes</li> <li class="ingredient">2 (4.5 oz.) cans diced green chilies</li> <li class="ingredient">3 cloves garlic, minced</li> <li class="ingredient">2 tablespoons chili powder</li> <li class="ingredient">1 tablespoon cumin</li> <li class="ingredient">½ cup quinoa</li> <li class="ingredient">3 cans beans (kidney, black, garbanzo, pinto, etc.) </li> <li class="ingredient">3 cups vegetable broth </li> <li class="ingredient">3 dashes hot sauce, to taste, plus more for serving </li> <li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon sea salt </li> <li class="ingredient">fresh cilantro, for garnish</li> <li class="ingredient">thinly sliced radishes or diced red onion, for garnish </li> <li class="ingredient">1-2 avocados, for garnish</li> </ul> <h2> Instructions</h2> <ol> <li class="instructions">Combine all ingredients through salt in the slow cooker. Set to low for 6 hours. </li> <li class="instructions">Ladle into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings. </li> </ol> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Yield:</span><span class="yield"> Serves about 8 </span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Prep Time:</span><span class="preptime"><span class="value-title" title="PT15M"></span> 15 mins. </span></div> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cook time:</span><span class="cooktime"><span class="value-title" title="PT6M"></span> 6 hrs. </span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Total time:</span><span class="duration"><span class="value-title" title="PT21M"></span> 6 hrs. 15 mins. </span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tags: </span><span class="tag">chili</span>,<span class="tag"> slow cooker</span>,<span class="tag"> crockpot</span>,<span class="tag"> easy</span>,<span class="tag"> vegetarian</span>,<span class="tag"> vegan</span>,<span class="tag"> gluten-free</span>,<span class="tag"> dinner</span>

Slow Cooker Vegan Chili with Quinoa and Butternut Squash

Hearty, vegetarian and vegan 3-bean chili made with quinoa and butternut squash.  This comforting v...

Vegan Peanut Butter Balls

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <i>Delicious natural vegan peanut butter energy balls that taste like peanut butter cookie dough. Perfect for snacking or dessert.</i><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q3yJCJ4OyKg/WHwnE8fS_jI/AAAAAAAA6R0/kHG-0UwFJ_4eB_f5ruoRWZO26Ppe9EG4wCLcB/s1600/vegan-peanut-butter-balls-recipe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="vegan chocolate chip peanut butter cookie dough energy balls" border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q3yJCJ4OyKg/WHwnE8fS_jI/AAAAAAAA6R0/kHG-0UwFJ_4eB_f5ruoRWZO26Ppe9EG4wCLcB/s1600/vegan-peanut-butter-balls-recipe.jpg" title="vegan peanut butter balls" /></a></div> "Meems, don't forget about your balls."<br /> "Uh, what?"<br /> "You know, those delicious balls you make? The peanut butter ones?"<br /> Aaaaaah, the power balls. The energy balls. The peanut buttery balls of deliciousness. Yummy Hubby reminded me that I hadn't made his favorite energy bites in quite some time. He loves to grab one on his way in from work or before a long bike ride. So this weekend I made a point of making peanut butter energy balls for us to all enjoy during the week. These babies are vegan, gluten-free, and completely natural. I include a nice scoop of flax meal for Omega-3 power. No need for fish oil. These vegan peanut butter balls taste like peanut butter cookie dough, but without any added oil or refined sugar. They are perfect for those sweet tooth cravings and afternoon energy dips. My kids love these healthier peanut butter balls in lunch boxes or for dessert. It's so nice to have a treat made out of real food ingredients, rather than processed bars, when the kids inevitably say, "I'm <i>so</i> hungry!"<br /> <br /> These balls are sweet but not too sweet, creamy with a little crunch, and a touch of saltiness. Just like real peanut butter cookies.<br /> <br /> <div data-autoplay="1" data-ratio="16:9" data-volume="70" id="cennwghug2ly5ij17agx"> </div> <script async="" data-noptimize="" src="//scripts.mediavine.com/videos/cennwghug2ly5ij17agx.js" type="text/javascript"></script> As we got our weekend food prep done, my girls were excited to make you a quick video to show just how easy it is to make these tasty energy balls. Spend 10 minutes making them and enjoy all week.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EyE87B_Pr_4/WHwpTskorZI/AAAAAAAA6SI/1gHCutJNDDsnQ2riFM7dnej_lHQRx6H0gCLcB/s1600/peanut-butter-cookie-dough-balls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="peanut butter energy balls recipe" border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EyE87B_Pr_4/WHwpTskorZI/AAAAAAAA6SI/1gHCutJNDDsnQ2riFM7dnej_lHQRx6H0gCLcB/s1600/peanut-butter-cookie-dough-balls.jpg" title="peanut butter energy balls" /></a>I've always been a cookie dough lover. And peanut butter cookies? Absolutely! What I didn't love, however, was the stomach ache afterwards. With these nourishing peanut butter cookie dough balls, we get the flavor in one lovely nourishing little package. The only problem with these peanut butter balls? They just might be too good. I've already made two batches just this weekend! I just can't resist grabbing one from the fridge. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> If you would like to enjoy these peanut butter balls with a cup of chai golden milk, <a href="http://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2016/05/turmeric-tea-golden-milk-with-chai.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here's my favorite recipe. </a></div> <br /> <div class="hrecipe"> <h1 class="fn"> Vegan Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Balls</h1> <label><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/yummymummyprintables/peanut-butter-cookie-dough-balls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRINTER FRIENDLY RECIPE</a></label><br /> <label>By </label><span class="author">yummy mummy kitchen</span><br /> Published <span class="published">01/16/2017</span><br /> <img alt="Vegan Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Balls" class="photo" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EyE87B_Pr_4/WHwpTskorZI/AAAAAAAA6SI/1gHCutJNDDsnQ2riFM7dnej_lHQRx6H0gCLcB/s1600/peanut-butter-cookie-dough-balls.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; height: 140px; width: 140px;" /> <br /> <div class="summary"> Delicious vegan peanut butter energy balls that taste like peanut butter cookie dough. Perfect for snacking or dessert. </div> <h2> Ingredients</h2> <ul> <li class="ingredient">1 cup almond flour</li> <li class="ingredient">1/2 cup brown rice crisp cereal</li> <li class="ingredient">1/4 teaspoon sea salt (more to taste) </li> <li class="ingredient">2 tablespoons flax meal </li> <li class="ingredient">1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) </li> <li class="ingredient">1/4 cup maple syrup</li> <li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon vanilla extract </li> <li class="ingredient">2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life brand) </li> </ul> <h2> Instructions</h2> <ul> <li class="instructions">In a medium bowl, mix together the almond flour, cereal, salt, and flax meal. Stir in the peanut butter, syrup, and vanilla until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Add more salt to taste. Roll tablespoons of dough into balls and place in a storage container. Refrigerate until ready to eat! </li> </ul> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Yield:</span><span class="yield"> makes about 12 balls </span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Prep Time:</span><span class="preptime"><span class="value-title" title="PT10M"></span> 10 mins. </span></div> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Total time:</span><span class="duration"><span class="value-title" title="PT10M"></span> 10 mins. </span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tags: </span><span class="tag">snacks</span>,<span class="tag"> vegan</span>,<span class="tag"> gluten-free</span>,<span class="tag"> power balls</span>,<span class="tag"> energy balls</span>

Vegan Peanut Butter Balls

Delicious natural vegan peanut butter energy balls that taste like peanut butter cookie dough. Perf...

30 Vegetarian and Vegan Slow Cooker Recipes

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <i>Delicious, wholesome, vegan and vegetarian slow cooker recipes. From slow cooker soups, to main dishes, to desserts, these meatless recipes will make everyone happy. You're going to want to PIN this round-up for future reference! </i></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2y2klsgGgCo/WHVsh7sGVwI/AAAAAAAA6RM/jwaKuI-rKTkXMVdDaW54Um-jugyH4A39wCLcB/s1600/vegetarian-slow-cooker-recipes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="vegan and vegetarian slow cooker crockpot recipes " border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2y2klsgGgCo/WHVsh7sGVwI/AAAAAAAA6RM/jwaKuI-rKTkXMVdDaW54Um-jugyH4A39wCLcB/s1600/vegetarian-slow-cooker-recipes.jpg" title="vegetarian slow cooker" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Baby it's cold outside! Winter is here and that has us craving warm and cozy meals. Out with the salads and in with the soups. I recently heard that "souping is the new juicing" and I'm not one bit mad about it.  My short slow cooker videos over on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Yummy-Mummy-Kitchen-by-Marina-Delio-176855779026667/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> have been my most popular, and when I asked for blog suggestions on Facebook and Instagram, many readers asked for vegetarian/vegan slow cooker recipes. So many of us want to eat well, but don't have the time or energy to make a wholesome meal at the end of a long day. That's where the slow cooker comes in! It's so nice to come home to a warm, nourishing meal. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Though soups and meats may be the first things that come to mind when we think about slow cooker meals, there is so much more this versatile appliance can make! From cooking dried beans, to lasagna, to apple sauce and oatmeal, the slow cooker is a fantastic way to make inexpensive and healthy meals at home. Even when life gets crazy. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Keep reading for thirty amazing meatless slow cooker recipes from some of my favorite bloggers. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> If you're in the market for a new slow cooker, or want a copy of a slow cooker cookbook, head to the bottom of this post for some top-rated items. Since we're all looking for more healthy slow cooker/Crockpot recipe ideas, please let us know your favorites down in the comments. </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nnFxFBraZ7E/WHVauZzQ7DI/AAAAAAAA6Q4/KKVGaUhrckMyLaK_2L7J7tOIPIwsXlAYgCLcB/s1600/black%2Bbean%2Btacos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="vegan black bean tacos" border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nnFxFBraZ7E/WHVauZzQ7DI/AAAAAAAA6Q4/KKVGaUhrckMyLaK_2L7J7tOIPIwsXlAYgCLcB/s1600/black%2Bbean%2Btacos.jpg" title="black bean tacos" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Slow Cooker Black Beans are perfect for <a href="http://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2016/07/veggie-tacos-with-black-beans-and.html" target="_blank">cabbage tacos.</a> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <h2> soups</h2> <div> <a href="http://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2016/10/vegetarian-slow-cooker-split-pea-soup.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup</a> from Yummy Mummy Kitchen<br /> <a href="http://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2017/01/slow-cooker-minestrone-soup.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Minestrone</a> from Yummy Mummy Kitchen<br /> <a href="http://pinchofyum.com/the-best-detox-crockpot-lentil-soup" target="_blank">The Best Detox Crockpot Lentil Soup</a> from Pinch of Yum<br /> <a href="http://www.realfoodwholelife.com/blog/slow-cooker-sweet-potato-apple-and-turmeric-soup" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Apple, & Turmeric Soup</a> from Real Food Whole Life<br /> <a href="http://www.realfoodwholelife.com/blog/slow-cooker-creamy-tomato-soup-dairy-free" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Soup (Dairy Free)</a> from Real Food Whole Life</div> <div> <a href="http://veggieprimer.com/slow-cooker-sweet-potato-soup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup</a> from Veggie Primer</div> <div> <a href="http://avirtualvegan.com/three-bean-sweet-potato-chili/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Three Bean Sweet Potato Chili</a> from A Virtual Vegan</div> <div> <a href="http://createmindfully.com/slow-cooker-tempeh-chili/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Tempeh Chili </a>from Create Mindfully </div> <div> <a href="http://lapetitchef.in/recipe/organic-thai-detox-lentil-soup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Organic Thai Detox Lentil Soup</a> from La Petit Chef</div> <div> <a href="http://www.livinglou.com/2013/11/slow-cooker-white-bean-soup.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Cooker White Bean Soup</a> from Living Lou</div> <div> <a href="http://stephaniesain.com/vegetarian-slow-cooker-french-onion-soup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vegetarian Slow Cooker French Onion Soup </a>from Apples for CJ</div> <div> <a href="http://www.veggieinspiredjourney.com/slow-cooker-red-lentil-stew/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Red Lentil Stew with Chickpeas and Orzo</a> from Veggie Inspired</div> <div> <a href="http://peasandcrayons.com/2016/11/slow-cooker-potato-soup-with-pesto.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Potato Soup with Pesto</a> from Peas & Crayons</div> <div> <br /></div> <h2> savory </h2> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hxr4v8vs6HI/WHVtlaxYPEI/AAAAAAAA6RU/P9vvCA029SgM51p1RLafmkWbEJSmArRWwCLcB/s1600/slow-cooker-marinara.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="slow cooker marinara sauce recipe" border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hxr4v8vs6HI/WHVtlaxYPEI/AAAAAAAA6RU/P9vvCA029SgM51p1RLafmkWbEJSmArRWwCLcB/s1600/slow-cooker-marinara.jpg" title="slow cooker marinara sauce" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Slow Cooker Veggie Loaded Marinara from the Yummy Mummy Kitchen cookbook</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <a href="http://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2016/07/black-beans.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Black Beans</a> from Yummy Mummy Kitchen<br /> <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/slow-cooker-veggie-loaded-marinara" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Veggie Loaded Marinara Sauce</a> from The Yummy Mummy Kitchen cookbook</div> <div> <a href="http://veganchickpea.com/vegan-gluten-free-slow-cooker-lasagna/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vegan and Gluten Free Slow Cooker Lasagna</a> from Vegan Chickpea<br /> <a href="http://www.thefullhelping.com/slow-cooker-masala-lentils-hamilton-beach-slow-cooker-giveaway/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+ChoosingRaw+(The+Full+Helping)" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Masala Lentils</a> from The Full Helping</div> <div> <a href="http://www.bourbonandhoney.com/slow-cooker-sweet-potato-curry-with-chickpeas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Curry with Chickpeas</a> from Bourbon and Honey<br /> <a href="http://www.simplyquinoa.com/slow-cooker-coconut-quinoa-curry/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Coconut Quinoa Curry</a> from Simply Quinoa</div> <div> <a href="http://bakingqueen74.co.uk/slow-cooker-spinach-halloumi-pearl-barley-risotto/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Spinach and Halloumi Pearl Barley Risotto </a>from BakingQueen74<br /> <a href="http://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/crockpot-mexican-quinoa-tacos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crockpot Mexican Quinoa Tacos </a>from Chelsea's Messy Apron<br /> <a href="http://www.amuse-your-bouche.com/crock-pot-mushroom-stroganoff/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crockpot Mushroom Stroganoff </a>from Amuse Your Bouche<br /> <a href="http://mudonherboots.com/easy-refried-beans/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Easy Peasy Refried Beans </a>from Mud on Her Boots</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h2> sweet</h2> <a href="http://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2016/09/homemade-applesauce-recipe.html" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Applesauce</a> from Yummy Mummy Kitchen<br /> <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-slow-cooker-apple-crisp-234087" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Apple Crisp </a>from The Kitchn</div> <div> <a href="https://wellvegan.com/holiday/vegan-hot-chocolate-coffee-bar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vegan Crockpot Hot Chocolate & Coffee Bar</a> from Well Vegan</div> <div> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="http://Homemade Granola Recipe (using a Slow-Cooker!)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homemade Granola Recipe (using a Slow-Cooker!)</a> from Serving Realness </span><a href="http://www.trialandeater.com/crockpot-overnight-oatmeal/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">Crockpot Overnight Oatmeal</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> from Trial and Eater</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.unconventionalbaker.com/recipes/diy-gluten-free-vegan-and-paleo-apple-butter-fall-staple/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DIY Gluten-Free, Vegan, and Paleo Apple Butter</a> from Unconventional Baker</span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <h2> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Do you need a crockpot/slow cooker or slow cooker cookbook? </span></h2> <div> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Here are a few of the top rated slow cookers and books on Amazon (affiliate links). </span></div> <br /> <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=yummumkit-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=1943451427&asins=1943451427&linkId=c348e0c660dba049b7ce7380660cb7a3&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; 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30 Vegetarian and Vegan Slow Cooker Recipes

Delicious, wholesome, vegan and vegetarian slow cooker recipes. From slow cooker soups, to main d...

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> This vegetarian slow cooker Italian minestrone soup recipe is an easy one-pot meal loaded with vegetables. It's a nourishing kid-friendly dinner that everyone will love. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6p8zKaw6LUQ/WGxMegDALfI/AAAAAAAA6QE/is8f3Jrz-gQyLo0aXhxHUKQat5W9_oNCgCLcB/s1600/slow-cooker-minestrone-soup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="vegetarian slow cooker split pea soup is a healthy one-pot meal" border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6p8zKaw6LUQ/WGxMegDALfI/AAAAAAAA6QE/is8f3Jrz-gQyLo0aXhxHUKQat5W9_oNCgCLcB/s1600/slow-cooker-minestrone-soup.jpg" title="vegetarian slow cooker split pea soup" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div data-ratio="16:9" data-volume="70" id="hxf5x8qhe3q6xvkj353y"> </div> <script async="" data-noptimize="" src="//scripts.mediavine.com/videos/hxf5x8qhe3q6xvkj353y.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> A few days ago I asked my <a href="http://instagram.com/yummymummykitchen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Yummy-Mummy-Kitchen-176855779026667/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> communities what everyone would like to see more of on the blog this year. The responses were overwhelmingly along the lines of, "slow cooker, please!" I hear you!  When I made <a href="http://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2016/10/vegetarian-slow-cooker-split-pea-soup.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">slow cooker Vegetarian Split Pea Soup</a> a few weeks ago, I realized that I don't utilize this amazing time saving appliance enough. So this week I made one of my family's favorite soups, vegetarian minestrone, in the slow cooker. This hearty minestrone is perfect for busy nights when you still want to eat well. Soups are one of our favorite dinners because they are easy to fill with healthy ingredients like kid-friendly bite-sized vegetables and legumes. One of my favorite things about blogging is getting to help you find a way to eat well, even when life is crazy busy. This slow cooker minestrone is perfect for those no-time-to-cook nights and makes us feel so much better than fast food. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The kids said: </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> "I like this soup." </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> "It tastes like pesto."  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> This soup gets its wonderful Italian flavors of garlic and basil the easiest way possible - store bought pesto. It's a little soup trick I learned from Ina Garten. As you'll see in the short video, the hard vegetables get slowly cooked all day. Just before you're ready to eat, the spinach, pasta, and beans get added just to warm up and wilt in. It will seem like you're adding a ton of spinach, but watch how much it cooks down. Depending on my mood and what I have around the house, sometimes I use butternut squash and other times I use potatoes. My kids prefer the potatoes, but I love the sweetness the butternut squash ads. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KSfa1201tWA/WBkvvUHH8mI/AAAAAAAA6BA/i9Upsa4UiHotd3Rp0CE1G0EbK7M6TWyugCLcB/s1600/crockpot%2Bminestrone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="slow cooker vegetarian minestrone soup is an easy healthy recipe the whole family will love" border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KSfa1201tWA/WBkvvUHH8mI/AAAAAAAA6BA/i9Upsa4UiHotd3Rp0CE1G0EbK7M6TWyugCLcB/s1600/crockpot%2Bminestrone.jpg" title="slow cooker minestrone soup recipe" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xJb4kM4pZDg/WBkxObeZs5I/AAAAAAAA6BQ/wUPugiNcTk4z0WWOaAyOHPxAs99KqaCRwCLcB/s1600/slow-cooker-minestrone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xJb4kM4pZDg/WBkxObeZs5I/AAAAAAAA6BQ/wUPugiNcTk4z0WWOaAyOHPxAs99KqaCRwCLcB/s1600/slow-cooker-minestrone.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I hope this slow cooker minestrone recipe makes your busy nights a little more delicious. Stay tuned, because I have a round-up of the best vegetarian slow cooker recipes coming right up! </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> *Gluten Free Option: use gluten free pasta and make sure your broth and pesto are also gf. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> *Vegan Option: Use or make a dairy-free pesto. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/yummymummyprintables/slow-cooker-minestrone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRINTER FRIENDLY RECIPE</a></div> <div class="hrecipe"> <h1 class="fn"> Vegetarian Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup</h1> <label>By </label><span class="author">yummy mummy kitchen</span><br /> Published <span class="published">01/04/2017</span><br /> <img alt="Vegetarian Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup" class="photo" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xJb4kM4pZDg/WBkxObeZs5I/AAAAAAAA6BQ/wUPugiNcTk4z0WWOaAyOHPxAs99KqaCRwCLcB/s1600/slow-cooker-minestrone.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; height: 140px; width: 140px;" /> <br /> <div class="summary"> This wholesome minestrone loaded with vegetables is an easy one-pot meal. </div> <h2> Ingredients</h2> <ul> <li class="ingredient">1 yellow onion, peeled and diced</li> <li class="ingredient">4 cloves garlic, minced or crushed </li> <li class="ingredient">3 carrots, sliced into coins </li> <li class="ingredient">3 celery stalks, sliced crosswise</li> <li class="ingredient">2 cups butternut squash cubes (or peeled potato) </li> <li class="ingredient">26 oz. diced tomatoes with juices</li> <li class="ingredient">1 (32 oz.) box vegetable broth</li> <li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon dried thyme</li> <li class="ingredient">1 bay leaf </li> <li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon sea salt </li> <li class="ingredient">dash red pepper flakes</li> <li class="ingredient">½ cup pesto </li> <li class="ingredient">5 oz. baby spinach</li> <li class="ingredient">2 cups cooked small pasta </li> <li class="ingredient">2 (15 oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained</li> </ul> <h2> Instructions</h2> <ol> <li class="instructions">Place the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, butternut squash, tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt and red pepper into the slow cooker. Set to low for 8 hours. </li> <li class="instructions">When the vegetables are tender and you’re just about ready to eat, stir in the pesto, spinach, pasta, and beans. Cover and cook on high until spinach has wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper if necessary. </li> </ol> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Yield:</span><span class="yield"> serves about 6-8</span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Prep Time:</span><span class="preptime"><span class="value-title" title="PT10M"></span> 10 mins. </span></div> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cook time:</span><span class="cooktime"><span class="value-title" title="PT8H00M"></span> 8 hrs. 00 mins. </span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Total time:</span><span class="duration"><span class="value-title" title="PT8H10M"></span> 8 hrs. 10 mins. </span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tags: </span><span class="tag">soup</span>,<span class="tag"> stew</span>,<span class="tag"> Italian</span>,<span class="tag"> vegan</span>,<span class="tag"> vegetarian</span>,<span class="tag"> healthy</span>

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

This vegetarian slow cooker Italian minestrone soup recipe is an easy one-pot meal loaded with ...

Mexican Lentil Soup

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wXLYggMwmx8/WGGyvzRH8zI/AAAAAAAA6Pc/LHZFjhtT6ZQqUu7_oUKJh3AAYAQS_Vf5wCLcB/s1600/mexican-lentil-soup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> This delicious Mexican lentil soup is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free! The best healthy veggie soup to warm up with.  Packed with protein, fiber, and veggies, this Mexican lentil soup is a complete one-pot meal. <img alt="Healthy vegetarian and vegan Mexican lentil soup recipe" border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DaR_WHBAnxI/WGG1Lcw3sTI/AAAAAAAA6Po/ZLKNkuqajEIj9UxO-_IaEzPU3d-o97c3gCLcB/s1600/vegetarian-mexican-lentil-soup-recipe.jpg" title="Mexican lentil soup recipe" />Last week a couple of my amazing girlfriends came over for mama happy hour. Somehow during our chat, lentils entered the discussion. One gal said she did not like lentil soup at all, after a childhood of not enjoying it. Another said she loves her Mexican mama's lentil soup. If you've been here long, you may know I love making <a href="http://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2015/06/lemony-lentil-soup.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lemony Lentil Soup</a> and <a href="http://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2016/02/vegetable-lentil-soup.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tuscan Lentil Soup</a>. I was so intrigued by my friend's story of her mom cooking Mexican lentil soup and excited to try it myself. Of course her mom didn't use a recipe. My friend described the process for her mother's Mexican lentil soup, and it was basically the same way I make my Italian lentil soup. The usual method: saute onions, carrots, and celery. This trio of vegetables is often used to start soups and salads. It's called a soffritto in Italian, and mirepoix in French. I wonder if there's an equivalent word in Mexican. Next the spices are added, along with the lentils and broth. <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zTA77z2AKxo/WGGyvuavrtI/AAAAAAAA6PY/VLe3_9BzuyEc3Hgs-HEFv_aN0wjzInAjgCLcB/s1600/mexican-lentil-soup-recipe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Healthy Mexican soup recipe " border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zTA77z2AKxo/WGGyvuavrtI/AAAAAAAA6PY/VLe3_9BzuyEc3Hgs-HEFv_aN0wjzInAjgCLcB/s1600/mexican-lentil-soup-recipe.jpg" title="Healthy Mexican lentil soup " /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Lentils are a staple in my pantry and one of my favorite protein sources, at 18 grams of protein per cup! There are several varieties of lentils, from red to green. Red lentils break down quickly and become a bit mushy, making them best for sauces and soups, like this <a href="http://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2012/09/curried-pumpkin-lentil-soup.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup</a>. Green lentils remain firm and whole after cooking. I love green lentils in hearty soups like this Mexican Lentil Soup, used instead of meat in a <a href="http://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2016/10/lentil-bolognese-with-spaghetti-squash.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bolognese sauce</a>, or in <a href="http://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2016/08/lentil-salad-with-tomatoes-and-cucumbers.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">salads like <i>this</i> one</a>. <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wXLYggMwmx8/WGGyvzRH8zI/AAAAAAAA6Pc/LHZFjhtT6ZQqUu7_oUKJh3AAYAQS_Vf5wCLcB/s1600/mexican-lentil-soup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="This vegetarian Mexican lentil soup is a healthy one-pot meal. " border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wXLYggMwmx8/WGGyvzRH8zI/AAAAAAAA6Pc/LHZFjhtT6ZQqUu7_oUKJh3AAYAQS_Vf5wCLcB/s1600/mexican-lentil-soup.jpg" title="vegetarian Mexican lentil soup " /></a></div> I love topping this Mexican lentil soup with a few ingredients that add a ton of flavor. Fresh cilantro leaves add a pop of fresh color and flavor. Avocado adds creamy richness, and a few dashes of hot sauce to bump up the heat. I've created this recipe to be mild enough for kids, but you can add as much spice as you like. This Mexican Lentil Soup recipe makes a nice big pot, so I got to enjoy it for a nutritious, warming lunch the next couple of days. If you have extra, it would make an easy lunch to bring to work in an insulated container.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DJfJKhoXTDs/WGG3D6zDguI/AAAAAAAA6P0/MypVhjJY07IKMfmYx7BaOIU2PIr01EgZwCLcB/s1600/vegan-mexican-lentil-soup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DJfJKhoXTDs/WGG3D6zDguI/AAAAAAAA6P0/MypVhjJY07IKMfmYx7BaOIU2PIr01EgZwCLcB/s1600/vegan-mexican-lentil-soup.jpg" /></a></div> Mexican lentil soup has just the recipe to warm you up on cold nights and just might be my new favorite way to enjoy lentils. If you make it, be sure to tag me on Instagram @yummymummykitchen so I can see!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/yummymummyprintables/mexican-lentil-soup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><br /></a> <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/yummymummyprintables/mexican-lentil-soup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRINTER FRIENDLY RECIPE</a><br /> <br /> <div class="hrecipe"> <h1 class="fn"> Mexican Lentil Soup</h1> <label>By </label><span class="author">yummy mummy kitchen</span><br /> Published <span class="published">12/20/2016</span><br /> <img alt="Mexican Lentil Soup" class="photo" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DJfJKhoXTDs/WGG3D6zDguI/AAAAAAAA6P0/MypVhjJY07IKMfmYx7BaOIU2PIr01EgZwCLcB/s1600/vegan-mexican-lentil-soup.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; height: 140px; width: 140px;" /> <br /> <div class="summary"> Mexican Lentil Soup is a hearty, nourishing, vegetarian and vegan one-pot meal. </div> <h2> Ingredients</h2> <ul> <li class="ingredient">2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil</li> <li class="ingredient">1 yellow onion, diced</li> <li class="ingredient">2 carrots, peeled and diced</li> <li class="ingredient">2 celery stalks, diced </li> <li class="ingredient">1 red bell pepper, diced</li> <li class="ingredient">3 cloves garlic, minced</li> <li class="ingredient">1 tablespoon cumin</li> <li class="ingredient">1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika</li> <li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon oregano</li> <li class="ingredient">2 cups diced tomatoes and the juices (I use boxed tomatoes)</li> <li class="ingredient">2 (4 oz.) cans diced green chiles (such as Ortega) </li> <li class="ingredient">2 cups green lentils, rinsed and picked over </li> <li class="ingredient">8 cups vegetable broth</li> <li class="ingredient">1/2 teaspoon salt</li> <li class="ingredient">dash (or more) hot sauce, plus more for serving </li> <li class="ingredient">fresh cilantro, for garnish</li> <li class="ingredient">1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced, or garnish</li> </ul> <h2> Instructions</h2> <ol> <li class="instructions">Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Saute until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and oregano and saute another minute. </li> <li class="instructions">Add tomatoes, chiles, lentils, broth and salt. Bring to a simmer. Simmer the soup with the lid tilted until lentils are tender, about 30-40 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. </li> <li class="instructions">Serve Mexican Lentil Soup topped with fresh cilantro, avocado, and a few dashes of hot sauce. </li> </ol> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Yield:</span><span class="yield"> serves about 6 </span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Prep Time:</span><span class="preptime"><span class="value-title" title="PT10M"></span> 10 mins. </span></div> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cook time:</span><span class="cooktime"><span class="value-title" title="PT45M"></span> 45 mins. </span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Total time:</span><span class="duration"><span class="value-title" title="PT55M"></span> 55 mins. </span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tags: </span><span class="tag">soup</span>,<span class="tag"> stew</span>,<span class="tag"> Mexican</span>,<span class="tag"> vegan</span>,<span class="tag"> vegetarian</span>,<span class="tag"> gluten-free</span>,<span class="tag"> healthy</span>

Mexican Lentil Soup

This delicious Mexican lentil soup is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free! The best healthy veggie...