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Busy nights call for easy solutions, especially when it comes to making dinner. Those who get home late from a long day of work know that slow cooker meals are the best way to eat a nutritious dinner without sacrificing time. Not only are they great for when you’re in a time crunch, but they’re also excellent for weight loss. When comprised of the right stuff, a slow cooker meal can help boost your metabolism and deliver fat-burning ingredients to kickstart your fat loss efforts.
Need some kitchen inspiration? Here are four healthy crockpot recipes that will help you get on the right track with your weight loss efforts:
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This hearty bowl of chili is filled with nutrient-rich vegetables and is free of unwanted sodium and calories. The real fat-burning all-star is cayenne pepper, which helps speed up the metabolism.
Ingredients:
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 zucchini, diced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
3 cups diced tomatoes, fresh or packaged in BPA-free cartons
3 cups cooked kidney or pinto beans or 2 15-ounce cans low-sodium or no-salt-added kidney beans
½ cup water
2 tbsp chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
½ tsp oregano
Dash of cayenne pepper or to taste
Packed with 20 grams of protein and a mere 289 calories per serving, this crock-pot recipe will provide you with one guilt-free meal. The addition of lemon not only provides a touch of zest but helps to keep you feeling full for longer.
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons coconut oil
4 chicken breasts, cubed
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 cups vegetable broth
3 lemons, juiced and zested
1 tablespoon lite soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/4 cup green onions, diced
Vegetarian Slow Cooker Lentils
Cooking lentils require very little effort, which is great because they're filled with so many amazing weight loss benefits. This is specially the case when they're paired with healthy ingredients like spinach, sweet potatoes, and onion.
Ingredients:
1½ cups Green Lentils (rinsed)
4 cups Vegetable Broth
1 Onion (diced)
2 small Sweet Potatoes (cut into large chunks)
4 tablespoons Green Curry Paste
2 cups fresh Spinach (tightly packed, any leafy green is lovely like swiss chard, or kale)
Salt (to taste)
Optional toppings: Coconut milk and fresh lime juice
Optional side: Brown rice
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken, Quinoa, and Veggies
In addition to being flavorful and easy to make, this slow cooker teriyaki chicken meal is packed with protein, fiber, and plenty of nutrients--which is everything you need in a dinner!
Ingredients:
1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup quinoa
2 cups beef or chicken broth
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup white sugar
1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
teaspoon Heaping 1/4 ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 large peppers I used green and red
1 ounce can pineapple chunks 20
1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water optional
