I’ve dusted off the old crockpot to create some tasty (vegetarian!) recipes.  Here’s the first one I made, which I will lovingly refer to as Mushrooms Over Everything because, well, you can put this mushroom dish over anything.  Rice, pasta, quinoa, a bed of warm kale.  Or just eat it plain!

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And it’s super easy, too (but aren’t all crockpot recipes?). 

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The veggies are swimming in this dreamy, creamy sauce that is created using hummus – so it’s actually a vegan crockpot recipe.

 

Ingredients (for three servings):

 

  • 4 large portabella mushroom caps
  • 1 yellow pepper
  • 1 red pepper
  • 3 shallots (you could just use 1/4 a sweet onion)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 cups packed raw spinach
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasonings (or just a mix of whatever savory, earthy spices you have in your pantry)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup hummus

 

Directions:

 

  • Slice mushrooms, red pepper, yellow pepper, and shallots.
  • In the crockpot, layer the mushrooms, the peppers, shallots, the carrots, the spinach. Add seasonings to the top. Pour broth on top.
  • Cook for 4 hours on low.
  • Strain out vegetables and retain 1/2 cup the liquid.  Toss everything else.
  • Mix hummus into the remaining liquid until smooth.  Add back in the veggies.
  • Enjoy!

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{ 10 comments }

 

  • Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs December 2, 2013, 4:20 pm

    Mmmm this sounds good! My husband isn’t a fan of mushrooms, but I might try making it with half chicken/half mushrooms to see if he’ll notice 🙂

  • Sara @ LovingOnTheRun December 2, 2013, 7:13 pm

    I am not a huge fan of mushrooms but with this maybe I could become one! It LOOKS really good!

  • Lindsay McAlester December 2, 2013, 7:46 pm

    Great recipe! Can’t wait to try it! Yum!

  • Mandy @ Eat Pray Grow December 2, 2013, 10:57 pm

    I might have to try this! I need more ways to fix veggies. I’ve gotten bored with just steaming them all the time for sides!

  • Elizabeth @ Positive Change December 3, 2013, 8:21 am

    I love seeing hummus used in recipes, rather than just using it for a dip! I can’t wait to try your recipe!

  • Melissa December 3, 2013, 9:17 am

    Such a great/unique recipe. As a vegetarian, I am definitely adding this recipe to my must-make list!

  • danielle December 3, 2013, 10:31 am

    I think you made this recipe so that I could make it for my husband. He LOOOOVES mushrooms. I can not wait to surprise him with this.

  • Jen December 3, 2013, 8:25 pm

    Yum! When I saw the title I thought you meant mushrooms were better than everything, which they kinda are.

  • Caitlin December 5, 2013, 11:55 am

    I love portabellos and this sounds amazing. Thanks!

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