21 Satisfying Slow Cooker Quinoa Recipes
Here's an amazing roundup of 21 satisfyingly delicious slow cooker quinoa recipes – from breakfast to soups, stews, and even cheesy casseroles!
Now more than ever my body is craving all things comfort food. From creamy oatmeals at breakfast, hearty stews for lunch, and rich casseroles for dinner, all I can think about is food that will stick to my ribs and wrap me up in a big food hug.
It's the kind of meals that take a long time to cook – that cook long and slow for rich flavor. But I have a gas stove and don't feel comfortable leaving my stove on all day long to get those flavors to develop properly.
And that's precisely where my slow cooker comes in!
I feel like whenever I make something in my slow cooker it always ends up being the ultra comforting kind of meal that I go to bed smiling about. The kind that's perfect for the winter. And the kind that freezes well so I can enjoy these tasty meals all week long.
Today I've pulled together 21 of my favorite slow cooker quinoa recipes from some of my fellow food bloggers. We're starting with breakfast and moving our way all the way down to cozy casseroles and hefty dinners. Make sure you're signed into Pinterest because you're going to want to save every single one!
Quinoa Breakfast Recipes
Slow Cooker Berry Breakfast Quinoa
from Eat Yourself Skinny
This Slow Cooker Berry Breakfast Quinoa is the perfect way to start your mornings and can easily be made by using just a few simple ingredients!
Slow Cooker Quinoa Energy Bars
from Food Faith Fitness
The slow cooker basically makes these energy quinoa breakfast bars for you! Gluten and dairy-free and loaded with fiber to keep you full!
Slow Cooker Vegan Pumpkin Quinoa
from Cotter Crunch
A vegan-friendly pumpkin quinoa “porridge” recipe perfect for Fall. Pumpkin puree, quinoa, maple syrup, coconut, nuts, and Coconut Milk add in a balance of healthy fats and plant-based protein.
Slow Cooker Quinoa Breakfast Casserole
from Slow Cooker Gourmet
This Slow Cooker Quinoa Breakfast Casserole with Tomato and Spinach is like a superpower breakfast… quinoa, eggs, and spinach?!! You’ve got your day off to a perfect start! And it’s super filling. No mid-morning munchie attacks.
Quinoa Soups, Chilis and Stews
Crockpot Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quinoa Chili
from Simply Quinoa
Try this healthy, black bean quinoa chili with chunky sweet potatoes and hearty sweet potatoes. The best part? It's made in a slower cooker, so it's easy and mostly hands-off!
Slow Cooker Coconut Quinoa Curry
from Simply Quinoa
Try this healthy, black bean quinoa chili with chunky sweet potatoes and hearty sweet potatoes. The best part? It's made in a slower cooker, so it's easy and mostly hands-off!
Slow Cooker Moroccan Chickpea Stew
from Simply Quinoa
This slow cooker Moroccan Chickpea Stew is filled with tons of vegetables but is hearty and comforting. It's easy to make, is healthy, and totally delicious!
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Quinoa Chili
from Simply Quinoa
This Pumpkin Quinoa Chili is the ultimate vegetarian chili recipe. It's full of protein, is made in a slow cooker, and is packed with nutritious ingredients!
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Kale
Quinoa Stew from Real Food Whole Life
A simple and delicious plant-based meal, Slow Cooker Butternut Squash, Kale & Quinoa Stew is hearty, nourishing, and packed with all the good stuff.
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Farro Chili
from Eat Yourself Skinny
A simple and delicious plant-based meal, Slow Cooker Butternut Squash, Kale & Quinoa Stew is hearty, nourishing, and packed with all the good stuff.
Slow Cooker Quinoa Tortilla Soup
from Making Thyme for Health
Slow Cooker Quinoa Tortilla Soup- a healthy meal that’s packed with plant protein and delicious southwestern flavor. Just throw everything into the Crockpot and dinner’s ready when you come home! (vegan + gluten-free)
Slow Cooker White Quinoa Chili
from Simply Quinoa
This Slow Cooker Vegan White Quinoa Chili is a hearty and comforting fall meal. It's healthy, protein-packed, and perfect for game day. Not to mention it's absolutely delicious!
Black Bean, Quinoa & Sweet Potato Stew
from Sweet Peas and Saffron
Hearty, healthy, and filled with delicious southwestern flavor, this slow cooker black bean, quinoa, and sweet potato stew is so easy to prep! Works great as a weeknight dinner, and can be meal prepped in multiple ways.
Slow Cooker Bean Quinoa Chili
from From My Bowl
This Gluten-Free & Vegan Slow Cooker Bean & Quinoa Chili is packed with both protein and flavor, but only requires 10 Ingredients!
Quinoa Entree Recipes
Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa Casserole
from Food Faith Fitness
This vegan One Pan Mexican Quinoa Casserole is SO easy and made in the crockpot. It’s healthy, loaded with flavor, and perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Slow Cooker Lentil Sloppy Joes
from Simply Quinoa
This plant-based version of the all-American classic, these lentil sloppy joes have all the same flavor without any of the meat. And they're a cinch to whip up. Just toss everything in your slow cooker and let it do the work for you!
Slow Cooker Vegetables with Quinoa
from Food Faith Fitness
This healthy slow cooker quinoa with golden milk recipe is an easy, vegan dinner that is loaded with vegetables! It’s only 10 ingredients and perfect for busy weeknights!
Slow Cooker Quinoa Black Bean
Stuffed Peppers from Pinch of Yum
These Quinoa Black Bean Crockpot Stuffed Peppers can be made with or without meat – all with simple pantry ingredients! Minimal prep, awesome taste.
Crockpot Quinoa Pilaf with Wild Rice
from Cotter Crunch
Quinoa Pilaf with wild rice is a nourishing gluten-free, vegetarian side dish. Make this slow cooker recipe with delicious, antioxidant-rich autumn vegetables like golden beets, cranberries, and more!
Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa
from Leelalicious
A simple drop, stir, cover, and go recipe; Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free) is so easy to prepare, tastes amazing, and packs well for lunch the next day.
Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa Tacos
from Chelsea's Messy Apron
Delicious and meatless Mexican quinoa tacos made easy in the slow cooker. Dump it and forget about it meal! {FREEZER FRIENDLY, GLUTEN-FREE}
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I just bought a crock pot / slow cooker! Looking forward to trying them!
The chilli & a little bit of heat sounds great, as Its a very cold spring here in England! ????????
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Yay!! Make sure to come back and let us know which recipes you end up trying 🙂
This is awesome! I have a great love of the slow cooker (I have a slow cooker book after all), but have admittedly never made quinoa in it. Whaaaaaa! I need to get on it. STAT!
Hi Alyssa! Do you have a favorite slow cooker that you can recommend?
Awesome round-up. Sharing now~
Awww, thanks Kristen! Yay for slow cooker magic 🙂
Great roundup! I love quinoa and new slow cooker recipes. Yum!
Thanks!! Glad you liked it 🙂 It’s the perfect time of year to whip up something comforting and delicious!
Thanks for sharing my blueberry muffin oats, girl!! Everything looks delicious!
Of course! Loving the recipe lady 🙂 xo!
Thanks for sharing my BBQ Chicken Quinoa girlfriend! Pinning!
Absolutely! How could I not? It looks amazing 🙂 xo!