7 Mediterranean Crockpot Recipes

Do you have a crockpot? If so, get ready to make mealtime easier with these delicious Mediterranean crockpot recipes! Whether you’re balancing work, errands, or family life, these slow-cooked meals allow you to come home to the comforting aroma of a homemade dish. Crockpot recipes are perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the rich, layered flavors of Mediterranean cooking without spending hours in the kitchen. Just a little prep in the morning (or the night before), and your meal will be ready to serve when you walk through the door.

Why Crockpot Recipes Work So Well With The Mediterranean Diet

A Mediterranean restaurant owner once told me, “The best Mediterranean meals are the ones that have been stewed for at least four hours.” Traditionally, Mediterranean cooking involves slow-simmering ingredients to bring out deep, complex flavors. That’s why crockpot recipes fit perfectly within the Mediterranean Diet—they allow vegetables, lean proteins, and aromatic spices to blend beautifully over time.

Another reason to love Mediterranean crockpot recipes? They’re naturally balanced. These meals prioritize vegetables, healthy fats like extra virgin olive oil, and lean proteins while keeping processed ingredients to a minimum. Even picky eaters will enjoy these dishes because slow cooking infuses every bite with delicious, well-rounded flavors.

This list includes recipes inspired by Greek and Moroccan cuisine—two regions that have perfected the art of slow-cooked meals. Moroccan dishes are packed with warming spices like cumin, cinnamon, and paprika, while Greek recipes focus on fresh herbs, tomatoes, and olive oil. Let’s dive in!

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1. Slow Cooker Moroccan Chickpea Stew with Couscous

This is my favorite crockpot recipes to date! Throw this on in the morning and let it cook while you’re at work. This chickpea stew is absolutely loaded with flavor! The spices add layer after layer of flavor, without being overpowering. The onions and garlic just melt away after 6 hours in the slow cooker. A good amount of extra virgin olive oil, a half cup to be exact, really brings all of the flavors together and give a richness that this vegetarian recipe deserves! Not to mention, what is a Mediterranean recipe without an excessive amount of olive oil!

Recipe Here!

2. Green Beans with Pork and Potatoes (Slow Cooker)

Spend 20 minutes in the morning prepping dinner, throw it into your slow cooker, set the timer and you’re good to go.  This is a super-fast and tasty way to get two servings of veggies per bowlful and satisfy the hungry meat eater.  The green beans are cooked to perfection and the meat is tender and full of flavor.

Recipe Here!

3. Spiced Moroccan Meatballs and Veggies

This recipe has a stovetop and slow cooker version. It is inspired by a dish at a traditional Moroccan restaurant in Western Massachusetts, Mosaic Cafe. Thanks to the spice trade of ancient times, a plethora of spices have found their way into Moroccan cooking. If you’ve never tried Moroccan cuisine before, it will open up a world of flavors you can’t believe you’ve never explored before.

Recipe Here!

4. Greek Slow Cooker Pasta Sauce with Chicken (Greek Kokkinisto)

This is a traditional Greek dish that is savory and warms you right up. Of course, it isn’t traditionally made this way, but for the ease and foolproof fork-tender meat, I’m using a slow cooker. This is one of those Greek comfort foods I can imagine myself eating in a small taverna high up in the mountains of Central Greece with the smell of wood fires burning and slow-cooked meats stewing.

Recipe Here!

5. Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Eggplant, Zucchini, and Tomatoes (Greece)

In the original version of this recipe, it needed to simmer on the stovetop for 45 minutes. Instead of tending to the stovetop, you put this on in the morning and go about your day. When you get home, you have one of the best crockpot recipes, a delicious tender beef stew waiting for you. The beef becomes spoon-tender. Yes, I said spoon-tender, not fork-tender.

Recipe Here!

6. Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Sweet Potatoes and Raisins (slow cooker)

Here’s how to make flavorful Moroccan chicken tagine in less time than it would take to order it in a restaurant.  Spend 15 minutes in the morning preparing all the ingredients, throw it in a slow cooker, stir well, go to work (or whatever you do during the day), come home and eat!  I find it so welcoming to smell a home cooked meal when I walk in the door at then end of the day.  A Moroccan tagine is a traditional dish of the Mediterranean Diet named after the earthen pot that is used to cook it in.  Making a tagine in a slow cooker (crock pot) creates a very similar tasting dish to the original earthenware pot.  An advantage of making this at home is that you will save a lot of money over ordering it at a restaurant.

Recipe Here!

7. Slow Cooker Chicken Stifado (Greek Chicken Stew)

Chicken stifado (Greek chicken stew) is one of the most flavorful Greek dishes of all. The combo of cinnamon and orange compliments meat perfectly and make this dish homey and warm. The pearl onions are essential because they soak up all the flavor of the meat and spices. I do this stifado recipe with chicken breast because the traditional meat for this is rabbit, which is harder to find. The chicken breast is low in fat and cooks down to fork tender in the slow cooker. Traditional stifado usually requires much more care and way more steps than this version. The flavor, however, comes out the same. You’re going to need some good crusty bread because stifado creates an insanely good sauce to dip in.

Recipe Here!

The Mediterranean Diet and Crockpot Recipes: A Perfect Match!

The Mediterranean Diet isn’t just about what you eat—it’s about how you prepare your food. Slow-cooking is a core part of traditional Mediterranean cuisine, and crockpot recipes allow you to enjoy those same deep, rich flavors without spending all day in the kitchen.

So, whether you’re craving the bold spices of Morocco or the rustic flavors of Greece, these Mediterranean crockpot recipes will bring the warmth of the Mediterranean to your home with minimal effort.

Try One Of These Salads to Go With Your Crockpot Recipes

Want to take your slow-cooked meal to the next level? Pair it with one of these fresh, flavorful Mediterranean salads!