22 Crock-Pot & Instant Pot Dinners That Are Packed With Produce

Your favorite comfort food dinner — plus some extra veggies tossed in.

Recipe: Instant Pot Mac 'n' Cheese With Broccoli

Packed with protein and fiber.

Recipe: Crock-Pot Chickpea & Sweet Potato Chili

Just 10 minutes of prep — then dinner cooks itself.

Recipe: Vegetarian Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

Topped with plenty of avocado.

Recipe: Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

A fall staple — but good enough to eat year-round, if you ask me.

Recipe: Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

Load these up with all of your favorite toppings!

Recipe: Slow Cooker Veggie Fajitas

Packed with protein, thanks to a base of black beans and quinoa.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa

This version sneaks in extra frozen veggies with a steamer pack. (But feel free to use fresh ones if you have them on hand!)

Recipe: Instant Pot Pasta Primavera

The vegetables cook low and slow in a tomato-based broth for eight hours, then the pasta drops in at the end.

Recipe: Crock-Pot Vegetable Soup

Chickpeas give this extra protein and fiber.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Barley Risotto

Customize these to your liking — then enjoy as a dinner side (or on their own!)

Recipe: Instant Pot Black Beans

You can make this chunky by leaving the potatoes cubed. Or try it smooth by breaking out the immersion blender once all is done cooking.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup

The secret ingredient in the slow-cooked tomato sauce? Carrots, to add a bit of sweetness and visual brightness.

Recipe: Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup

This would also work well for meal prep.

Recipe: Crock-Pot Quinoa and Vegetables

A few minutes from the immersion blender at the end makes everything smooth and creamy.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Vegan Sweet Potato Soup

If you want to get extra efficient with Crock-Pot cooking, consider bulk-prepping several meals all at once, then freezing them.

Recipe: Lentil Butternut Squash Curry

Our advice? Ditch your hot oven this summer. By making this in the slow cooker instead, you can keep your kitchen cool.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Baked Ziti