25+ Must-Try Mediterranean Diet Crockpot Recipes
The Mediterranean diet is loved around the world for being both heart-healthy and delicious. It’s packed with fresh vegetables, beans, herbs, lean proteins, and healthy fats like olive oil. The best part? You don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to enjoy it. With a slow cooker (or crockpot), you can set it, forget it, and still enjoy flavorful Mediterranean meals that taste like they’ve been simmering on the coast of Greece or Italy.
Below you’ll find 25+ Mediterranean diet crockpot recipes that are comforting, nourishing, and perfect for busy weekdays or lazy weekends.
Why Crockpot Meals Work So Well for the Mediterranean Diet
Slow cookers bring out the depth of flavor in vegetables, beans, herbs, and lean meats. Mediterranean staples like chickpeas, lentils, tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil all thrive with low-and-slow cooking. Plus, it makes eating healthy easier—you just toss in your ingredients and let your crockpot handle the rest.
1. Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup uncooked orzo (or brown rice)
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Add chicken, broth, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper to your slow cooker. Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to pot.
- Stir in orzo and cook an additional 30 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and lemon juice. Slowly ladle in 1 cup of hot broth while whisking to temper eggs.
- Stir egg-lemon mixture into soup, add dill, and serve warm.
2. Crockpot Ratatouille
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant, diced
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Add all vegetables and garlic to slow cooker. Drizzle with olive oil and season with oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to coat.
- Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours until vegetables are soft.
- Serve warm with quinoa, couscous, or whole-grain bread.
3. Slow Cooker Chickpea Stew with Spinach
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Add chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, garlic, broth, and spices to crockpot.
- Drizzle with olive oil and stir well.
- Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Stir in spinach during the last 15 minutes of cooking until wilted.
- Serve hot, with a drizzle of olive oil on top.
4. Moroccan-Spiced Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- 1½ cups dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Add lentils, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, tomatoes, broth, and spices to crockpot.
- Stir and cook on low 7–8 hours or high 4–5 hours until lentils are soft.
- Stir in lemon juice and cilantro before serving.
- Serve with warm whole-grain pita bread.
5. Slow Cooker Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers, tops cut off & seeds removed
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice)
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, chopped
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix quinoa, chickpeas, feta, olives, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff peppers with mixture and place upright in crockpot.
- Add ½ cup water or broth to bottom of crockpot.
- Cook on low 5–6 hours or high 2–3 hours until peppers are tender.
- Serve warm, topped with extra feta if desired.

6. Crockpot Greek Chicken Gyros
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Whole-grain pita bread (for serving)
- Tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion (optional toppings)
Instructions
- Place onion slices in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Mix garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub over chicken.
- Place chicken on top of onions, cover, and cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Shred chicken with forks and serve in pita with tzatziki and toppings.
7. Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean Soup
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 cups chopped kale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Add beans, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, tomatoes, broth, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to crockpot.
- Cook on low 7–8 hours or high 4–5 hours.
- Stir in kale during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Remove bay leaf before serving.
- Drizzle with olive oil and serve with whole-grain bread.
8. Mediterranean Eggplant & Chickpea Curry
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (13 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Add eggplant, chickpeas, onion, garlic, tomatoes, coconut milk, and spices to crockpot.
- Stir well, cover, and cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Stir in spinach during last 10 minutes until wilted.
- Serve with brown rice or farro.
9. Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place potatoes in crockpot and pour mixture over. Add broth.
- Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours until tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
10. Crockpot Mediterranean Beef Stew
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup red wine (optional, can sub broth)
- 4 cups beef broth
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Add beef, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, tomatoes, wine, broth, tomato paste, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper to crockpot.
- Stir, cover, and cook on low 8–9 hours or high 4–5 hours until beef is tender.
- Stir in olives during last 20 minutes.
- Serve hot with couscous or mashed potatoes.
11. Slow Cooker Falafel-Inspired Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Add chickpeas, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, chili flakes, and salt to crockpot.
- Drizzle with olive oil and ½ cup water. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley before serving.
- Serve in a bowl with hummus, tzatziki, or over whole-grain couscous.
12. Mediterranean Slow Cooker Shrimp Stew
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, broth, olives, olive oil, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to crockpot.
- Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Add shrimp during the last 20 minutes of cooking, stir, and let cook until pink and opaque.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with brown rice or couscous.
13. Crockpot Greek Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs ground turkey
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for low-carb)
- 1 egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs in crockpot.
- Mix crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and paprika in a bowl. Pour over meatballs.
- Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Serve with zucchini noodles, whole-grain pasta, or a salad.
14. Slow Cooker Lentil & Vegetable Moussaka
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant, sliced into rounds
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups cooked lentils
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup crumbled feta (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Grease crockpot lightly with olive oil.
- Layer eggplant, zucchini, onion, garlic, and lentils.
- Mix tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour over vegetables.
- Cook on low 7–8 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Sprinkle with feta before serving.
15. Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup dry red wine (optional, can sub broth)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place onion, peppers, and garlic in bottom of crockpot.
- Add chicken, then top with tomatoes, wine, broth, olives, tomato paste, and seasonings.
- Cook on low 7–8 hours or high 4–5 hours.
- Serve over whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, or polenta.
16. Mediterranean Chickpea & Tomato Tagine
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Add chickpeas, onion, carrots, garlic, tomatoes, apricots, broth, olive oil, and spices to crockpot.
- Stir well and cook on low 7–8 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve with couscous or quinoa.
17. Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Line crockpot with parchment paper or lightly grease with olive oil.
- Place salmon fillets in crockpot.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour over salmon.
- Cook on low 2 hours or until salmon flakes easily.
- Garnish with dill before serving.
18. Crockpot Minestrone Soup
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup whole-grain pasta (elbow, shells, or ditalini)
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Add onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, green beans, garlic, tomatoes, beans, broth, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to crockpot.
- Cook on low 7–8 hours or high 4–5 hours.
- Stir in pasta and spinach during last 20 minutes of cooking.
- Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
19. Slow Cooker Greek Eggplant with Tomato & Feta
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add eggplant, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper to crockpot.
- Stir well and cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Sprinkle with feta and parsley before serving.
- Serve warm with whole-grain bread.
20. Mediterranean Chickpea & Artichoke Stew
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and halved
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add chickpeas, artichokes, onion, garlic, tomatoes, broth, olive oil, and spices to crockpot.
- Cook on low 7–8 hours or high 4–5 hours.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
- Serve with brown rice or farro.
21. Crockpot Spanakorizo (Spinach & Rice Stew)
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Add rice, onion, garlic, broth, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper to crockpot.
- Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours until rice is tender.
- Stir in spinach, lemon juice, and zest during last 10 minutes.
- Serve warm with extra olive oil drizzle.

22. Slow Cooker Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmades-Inspired)
Ingredients
- 1 jar grape leaves in brine, rinsed
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Mix rice, onion, garlic, olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Place a spoonful of mixture on each grape leaf and roll tightly.
- Layer in crockpot. Add broth and lemon juice.
- Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Serve warm or chilled.
23. Crockpot Harira Soup
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Add lentils, chickpeas, onion, carrots, garlic, tomatoes, broth, and spices to crockpot.
- Cook on low 7–8 hours or high 4–5 hours.
- Stir in lemon juice and cilantro before serving.
24. Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken with Artichokes
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and halved
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place onion and garlic in bottom of crockpot.
- Add chicken, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives.
- Pour broth and olive oil over top. Sprinkle with oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Serve warm with whole-grain couscous or brown rice.
25. Crockpot Mediterranean Shakshuka
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 6 eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add onion, peppers, garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, and spices to crockpot.
- Stir and cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Crack eggs on top during last 20–30 minutes, cover, and let cook until whites are set.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with crusty whole-grain bread.
26. Slow Cooker Feta & Tomato Orzo
Ingredients
- 1½ cups uncooked orzo
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Add orzo, tomatoes, broth, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper to crockpot.
- Cook on low 3–4 hours or until pasta is tender.
- Stir in feta before serving. Garnish with basil.
27. Crockpot Greek Lentil Stew (Fakes Soupa)
Ingredients
- 1½ cups dried brown lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Add lentils, onion, carrots, garlic, tomatoes, broth, olive oil, bay leaf, oregano, salt, and pepper to crockpot.
- Cook on low 7–8 hours or high 4–5 hours until lentils are soft.
- Stir in vinegar before serving.
- Remove bay leaf and serve hot.
Conclusion
The Mediterranean diet is proof that eating healthy doesn’t have to be complicated or boring. With the help of your crockpot, you can enjoy rich flavors, heart-healthy ingredients, and nourishing meals without spending hours in the kitchen. From tangy lemon chicken soup to comforting lentil stews and vibrant veggie dishes, these 25+ Mediterranean crockpot recipes make it simple to eat well any day of the week.
Whether you’re cooking for a busy family, meal-prepping for the week ahead, or just craving something cozy on a chilly evening, these slow cooker recipes bring a taste of the Mediterranean straight to your table. Stock up on fresh herbs, olive oil, beans, and veggies—and let your crockpot do the work while you enjoy more time for the things you love.