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    Slow Cooker Vegan Chickpea Cacciatore

    Published: Apr 11, 2021 · Modified: May 12, 2023 by Dianne · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Vegan Chickpea Cacciatore is what's for dinner! It's ready when you are when it's cooked in the slow cooker. A vegan take on the classic chicken cacciatore, this easy recipe is both meatless and gluten-free. There are stove-top instructions included, too.

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    Chickpea Cacciatore

    I remember chicken cacciatore being a favorite dish of mine when I was little, but for the life of me I can't remember actually eating it. Perhaps I heard the word "cacciatore" somewhere and really liked the sound of it? Maybe my mom made some other dish and called it "cacciatore"? I will probably never know for sure. My guess is that there was some sort of jarred sauce that was poured over chicken and called "cacciatore" because it sounded exotic and exciting.

    two bowls of chickpea cacciatore with tomatoes and garlic

    Most vegan versions of cacciatore are made with seitan, but I made this one is made with my old standby, chickpeas. It's traditionally served over pasta, but I also like to serve it over brown rice or quinoa. You can also serve it over a big pile of creamy mashed potatoes, too.

    close up of chickpea cacciatore

    What is Cacciatore?

    Cacciatore traditionally doesn't come from a jar. Actually, the word cacciatore means "hunter," so a meal alla cacciatora, means it's prepared "hunter-style." It usually consists of mean — typically chicken — that's cooked with herbs, onions, tomatoes, and sometimes bell peppers. Sometimes wine is also added, and some versions of the dish include mushrooms.

    chickpeas, tomatoes, peppers, onion, mushrooms, garlic, spices, and tomato paste

    How to Make Vegan Chickpea Cacciatore

    This recipe is super easy to make in your slow cooker. You simply toss all of the ingredients in your slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. It's as easy as that!

    I donated my slow cooker a few years ago after I received an Instant Pot. There were too many gadgets in my kitchen, and I was running out of space. I loved my slow cooker, but the Instant Pot has a slow cooker function, and I’ve never had any problems with it.

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    How to Cook Chickpea Cacciatore on the Stovetop

    If you don't have a slow cooker or instant pot, or if you don't have 8 hours to wait for your meal, you can cook it on the stove top.

    First you add a small amount of vegetable oil about 2 teaspoons or so, to a large pan and heat it over medium-high heat. You add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until it begins to brown.

    Next you add the garlic, mushrooms, and bell pepper, and cook until they soften, about 10 minutes or so.

    Then you add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine everything. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for about 10 more minutes, until the sauce reduces slightly.

    two bowls of vegan chickpea cacciatore with bowl of rice and forks

    How to Customize Your Cacciatore

    It's easy to make this recipe you're own!

    • If you don't like chickpeas, you can use seitan or baked tofu instead. (Regular tofu may fall apart in the slow cooker.)
    • Mushrooms not your thing? Leave them out!
    • Mushrooms really your thing? You can replace the chickpeas with thick slices of portobellos instead.
    • If you'd like to add wine your dish, you can use either red or white instead of the vegetable stock.
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    Slow Cooker Vegan Chickpea Cacciatore

    Dianne
    Vegan Chickpea Cacciatore is what's for dinner! It's ready when you are when it's cooked in the slow cooker.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 hours hrs
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 197 kcal

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 small onion, chopped
    • 5 ounces crimini or white button mushrooms sliced (6 to 8 mushrooms)
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 14 ounce can chickpeas
    • 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
    • 1 red bell pepper chopped
    • 1 green bell pepper chopped
    • ½ cup vegetable stock
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
    • Server over pasta, brown rice or quinoa.
    Calories: 197kcal
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    bowl of chickpea cacciatore with vegetables
    two bowls of Chickpea Peanut Stew with tomatoes, garlic, and parsley

    More Chickpea Recipes You Might Enjoy Include:

    • Chickpea Peanut Stew
    • Chickpea Pot Pie from The Truly Healthy Vegan Cookbook
    • Coconut-Peanut Butter Chickpea and Broccoli Stir-Fry
    • Smoky Kale and Chickpeas with Miso Peanut Drizzle
    • Curried Coconut Spinach and Chickpeas from Bold Flavored Vegan Cooking by Celine Steen
    one bowl of stew with carrots, parsley, onion, garlic, and parsley

    More Slow Cooker Meals You Might Like Include:

    • Slow Cooker Seitan Stew
    • Kung Pao from The Vegan Slow Cooker by Kathy Hester
    • Black Eyed Pea Chili from The Plant-Based Slow Cooker by Robin Robertson
    • Slow Cooker Curry with Tofu and Veggies
    bowl of curry with peppers and limes
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    About Dianne

    Dianne Wenz is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Vegan Lifestyle Coach, Plant-Based Diet Nutrition Specialist, and Plant-Based Chef, as well as the author of Truly Healthy Vegan Cookbook.

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    1. Janet DeMaio

      April 14, 2021 at 3:45 pm

      5 stars
      Any wait to make this. Can I use my
      Instant Pot but rather the slow cooker method use the pressure cooker? I’d prefer to pressure cook than slow cook. Any recommendations?

    2. Dianne

      April 14, 2021 at 4:58 pm

      Hi, Janet! I'm sure there's a way, but I don't know it. I'm not confident enough in my pressure cooker skills to create recipes for it. Kathy Hester, Jill Nussinow, and JL Fields are my go-tos for everything pressure cooker related.

    3. Judi

      April 14, 2021 at 5:31 pm

      What are the big orange chunks in the photo please? Can't find anything I think it is from the recipe.

      Thanks, Judi

    4. Judi

      April 14, 2021 at 5:34 pm

      P.S. Also looks like there are potato chunks too? And also carrots in the photo and not in the recipe?

      Confused in Carlsbad 🙂

    5. Dianne

      April 14, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      Hi, Judi! There are no carrots or potatoes in the Cacciatore. The two photos at the bottom are other recipes I suggest – there's the Chickpea Peanut Stew and Slow Cooker Steitan Stew.

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