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6 Protein-Packed Anti-Inflammatory Slow Cooker Recipes You Should Make For Weight Loss

January 29, 2018 by Kiarra Lyles
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How's your New Year's resolution for weight loss going? Not so good? Well, let us help you with a few healthy recipes that will jumpstart your weight loss journey. They're filled with healthy ingredients like protein-rich meat and legumes, and anti-inflammatory vegetables. Bonus: They're all quick and recipes you can make in your slow cooker! Here are 6 protein-packed anti-inflammatory slow cooker recipes that will help you lose weight in no time!

 

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slow cooker white bean soup

1. White Bean Soup

This hearty vegetarian soup has anti-inflammatory butternut squash, leeks, spinach, extra-virgin olive oil, and garlic. Fiber and iron-rich white beans are the star protein in this rich, savory soup.

 

Get the Recipe: Slow-Cooker White-Bean Soup

slow cooker beef stew

2. Paleo Beef Stew

This hearty Paleo Beef Stew recipe calls for vitamin A-rich carrots and antioxidant-rich mushrooms. The potatoes can be replaced with sweet potatoes for a healthy (and anti-inflammatory) starch. Iron-rich beef provides you with all the protein you need!

 

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Paleo Beef Stew Recipe

slow cooker cuban black beans

3. Cuban Black Bean Soup

Cuban black bean soup is a simple recipe loaded with protein-rich black beans and delicious spices like anti-inflammatory cumin. Serve it by itself or over a healthy grain like brown rice.

 

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Cuban Black Bean Soup

slow cooker spaghetti squash

4. Mexican Spaghetti Squash

Not only is this recipe low-carb and low-calorie, it's also anti-inflammatory and protein-rich. This recipe has delicious traditional Mexican spices and toppings including anti-inflammatory cumin and cilantro.

 

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Mexican Spaghetti Squash

slow cooker Italian wedding soup

5. Italian Wedding Soup

Italian Wedding Soup is a quick and easy recipe that's both hearty and healthy. Lean turkey meatballs serve as protein while anti-inflammatory carrots, spinach, and garlic provide a healthy serving of veggies. You can always replace the pasta in this recipe for one that is whole-grain.

 

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup

slow cooker Spanish-style chickpeas

6. Spanish-Style Chickpeas

This Spanish-style chickpea recipe calls for protein and fiber-rich garbanzo beans and anti-inflammatory spinach, extra-virgin olive oil, and garlic. Potatoes are included but can easily be replaced with vitamin A-rich sweet potatoes for a health boost.

 

What are your favorite healthy slow cooker recipes? Share them in the comment section below!

 

Get the Recipe: Slow-Cooker Spanish-Style Chickpeas

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