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6 Anti-Inflammatory Slow Cooker Recipes You Should Make This Week To Melt Belly Fat

March 16, 2021 by Hannah Kerns
shefinds | Food
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If you’re ever stuck in a dinner rut, it’s a good idea to break out the slow cooker. Slow cooker meals are some of the simplest recipes to make, but that doesn’t make them any less delicious or healthy. There are plenty of diet-friendly crock pot recipe options that incorporate anti-inflammatory spices, healthy veggies, and protein, making your weight loss journey that much easier.

With that in mind, keep reading for some slow cooker recipe inspiration!

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chicken potatoes

Healthy Crockpot Turmeric Chicken & Potatoes Recipe

What You'll Need: plain yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, turmeric, garlic salt, salt, curry powder, ground ginger, garlic, chicken breasts, bell pepper, green beans, baby potatoes, cilantro (optional)

 

Full Recipe: Sweet Phi

chicken noodle soup

Slow Cooker Healing Chicken Soup

What You'll Need: ghee, coconut oil, water, chicken, yellow onion, garlic, carrots, celery, bay leaves, sea salt, pepper, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, oregano, thyme, coconut aminos, cayenne pepper, ginger, parsley

 

Full Recipe: The Real Food Effect

butternut squash soup

Ginger Turmeric Butternut Squash Soup

What You'll Need: butternut squash, ginger, onion, coconut oil, chicken broth (or vegetable broth), coconut milk, kosher salt, black pepper, turmeric, roasted squash, pumpkin seeds, cilantro

 

Full Recipe: Bowl of Delicious

turkey chili

Laura's Quick Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

What You'll Need: vegetable oil, ground turkey, low sodium tomato soup, kidney beans, black beans, onion, chili powder, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, allspice, salt

 

Full Recipe: All Recipes

tomato soup

Slow Cooker Roasted Red Pepper, Tomato, And Turmeric Soup

What You'll Need: white onion, garlic, coconut oil, turmeric, basil, thyme, pepper, roasted red peppers, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth

 

Full Recipe: Wicked Spatula

lentil soup

Healing Turmeric, Lentil, And Farro Soup

What You'll Need: olive oil, onion, zucchini, carrots, salt, pepper, turmeric, cumin, vegetable broth, farro, red lentils, chopped kale (or spinach), lemon juice

 

Full Recipe: Life Is But A Dish

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Hannah Kerns pitches and writes compelling stories for SheFinds' readers. When she isn't listening to podcasts or catching up on true crime, she covers the latest in beauty, health, fashion, and celebrity news. To reach Hannah, email hannah@shefinds.com.

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Close-up of steaming spearmint tea with fresh leaves
Variety of different types of bread on a table.
Costco bakery section filled with delicious baked goods.
Woman holding her head in distress or pain.
Woman experiencing joint pain while sitting down.
Celebrity event with fans capturing moments with phones.
Assorted drinks from Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks.
Woman adding sugar to a cup of aromatic coffee.
Wooden board with bagels, blueberries, and butter.
Comparing cooking spray and olive oil in a kitchen.
Brazilian dish featuring rice, beans, and chicken.
Person checking the time while enjoying breakfast.
Display of deli meats and sandwich products in a store.
Cooked salmon served with rice and greens on a plate.
Inside view of a Costco store with shoppers.
Woman taking magnesium supplements from a bottle.
Selection of s'mores brownies and baked goods from Aldi.
Grilled chicken breast with fries and fresh salad on a plate.
Frozen pizza displayed in a grocery store aisle.
Fried fish served with crispy fries on a plate.