Best 3 Mediterranean Style Beans And Vegetables Crock Pot Recipes

Jump on over to the Mediterranean for a tasty trip of flavors with this easy slow-cooker recipe. Beans, vegetables, and herbs harmonize in this wholesome dish, providing a healthy and delicious one-pot meal. You’ll find this is an effortless and flavorful way to bring the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean into your kitchen, and your crock pot will do most of the work!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

MEDITERRANEAN STYLE BEANS AND VEGETABLES (CROCK POT)

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I usually make tomato-ey, spicy bean recipes, but this one is different since even though it does have chili peppers in it, it really is mild (or maybe I just have a flame retardant tongue!). No tomatoes, either. This is modified just a little from a recipe from Crescent Dragonwagon's "The Passionate Vegetarian." She suggests serving it with bread & oil, or rice or barley, as a side dish, or with sour cream. I like it either hot or cold just as it is, or with rice or over pasta. I think any beans except maybe black would work, and I often use cooked dry beans instead of canned.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories Beans

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed
5 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
2 cups green beans, fresh, cleaned and cut
2 red chili peppers, chopped (remove as many or as little seeds depending on how much heat you want)
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Put everything in a large crock pot and cook on low setting for 8 hours, or until beans and vegetables are as soft as you like.
Remove bay leaves and serve.

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

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This delicious slow cooker meal of chicken and vegetables pairs up nicely with couscous and pita bread.

Provided by DEBMCE4

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 6h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
12 marinated artichoke hearts, drained
4 large carrots, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, halved
1 (3 inch) piece cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed
1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
½ pound green beans, trimmed and halved
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
3 cups water
2 cups couscous

Steps:

Combine turmeric, ginger, coriander, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a small cup. Rub mixture over chicken and let sit at least 30 minutes.
Combine chickpeas, diced tomatoes, artichoke hearts, carrots, garlic, and cinnamon stick in the bottom of a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker.
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker, bone-side-up. Add onion to the same skillet. Saute over medium-high heat until onions have taken on a yellow color from turmeric and are starting to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for approximately 2 hours.
Place green beans and bell pepper over chicken. Cover and cook approximately 3 hours more.
Meanwhile, boil 3 cups of water in a saucepan. Add couscous and stir. Cover the pot and turn off the heat. Let sit until water is absorbed and couscous is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
Place hot couscous on each plate and top with chicken and vegetables. Spoon juices from the slow cooker over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.9 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 70.3 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 733.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SIMPLE VEGETARIAN SLOW-COOKED BEANS

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When I have a hungry family to feed, these tasty beans with spinach, tomatoes and carrots are a go-to dish. This veggie delight is frequently on the menu. -Jennifer Reid, Farmington, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
4 medium carrots, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
1 cup vegetable stock
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
4 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and chopped
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until carrots are tender, adding spinach and tomatoes during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Stir in cilantro and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Rinse and sort the beans before cooking to remove any debris or damaged beans.
Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility.
Use a slow cooker or crock pot to cook the beans and vegetables on low heat for several hours, or until the beans are tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Add the spices and seasonings to the slow cooker along with the beans and vegetables for a flavorful and aromatic dish.
Serve the cooked beans and vegetables with a side of rice, pita bread, or your favorite whole-grain bread.

Conclusion:

This Mediterranean-style beans and vegetables crock pot recipe is a delicious and healthy vegetarian meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. The combination of beans, vegetables, and spices creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. The slow cooker makes it easy to prepare this dish, and it can be served with a variety of sides to create a complete meal.