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4 Life-Changing Slow Cooker Recipes To Try This Week For Weight Loss

April 12, 2020 by D.Wolfe
shefinds | Food
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Just because you’re stuck at home, doesn’t mean you can’t stick to your weight loss goals. If you’ve exhausted your normal slow cooker recipe repertoire, don’t worry—we’ve got your back. Try one of these slower cooker recipes for weight loss with ingredients you probably ready have in your pantry or freezer.

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Lemon Chicken

Skinny Lemon Chicken

 

Move over boring chicken recipe. Here’s one that will make your taste buds scream with joy and keep the pounds off. Featuring lean, high protein chicken breast mingled with lemon, soy sauce and other delicious Asian ingredients, this recipe will soon be family favorite. The slow cooker helps infuse the flavors into the meat, resulting in a melt in your mouth tender chicken with a deliciously unique flavor.

 

You’ll need:

 

Coconut oil
Chicken breast
Garlic,
Sea salt
Vegetable broth
Lemons
Soy sauce
Cornstarch
Honey
Poppy seeds
Sesame seeds
Green onions

Weight Loss Magic Soup

Weight Loss Magic Soup

 

Featuring a plethora of vegetables, weight loss soup is a low-calorie, high-fiber soup that's flavorful, and keeps you full for hours. One cup of this delicious soup has just 57 calories! It’s a great way to get your vegetable serving in per day and help you reach your weight loss goals. 


You’ll need:


Chicken broth 

V-8 juice

Italian diced tomatoes

Onion

Garlic

Mushrooms

Carrots

Zucchini 

Yellow squash 

Green beans 

Kidney beans 

Shredded cabbage

Italian seasoning

Salt and Pepper

Delicious crockpot lentil soup recipe for healthy meals.

Detox Lentil Soup

 

It’s time to use up that bag of lentils you have stashed in your pantry. Lentils are a good source of vegetable protein and full of fiber. This easy-peasy soup also features yellow split peas, which also helps to increase the fiber content. It may be vegetarian, but you won’t miss the meat once you take a bite of this soup.

 

You’ll need:

 

Butternut squash
Carrots
Potatoes
Celery
Green lentils
Yellow split peas
Onion
Garlic
Vegetable or chicken broth
Herbs de provence
Salt
Kale
Parsley
Olive oil
Red wine vinegar

General Tso's Chicken Meatballs

General Tso's Chicken Meatballs

 

If you are missing Chinese take out while sheltering in place, take a stab at this easy to make slow cooker meal. Using pre-made meatballs, this recipe is a cinch to throw together. Serve over rice or cauliflower rice.

 

You’ll need:


Chicken broth
Soy sauce
Seasoned rice wine vinegar
Sriracha hot sauce
Cornstarch
Brown sugar
Chicken Meatballs
Green bell pepper,
Onion, large dice
White rice

 

Author:

Debbie is a home and lifestyle writer. She covers a variety of topics including parenting, travel, DIY, and shopping.

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Person having a lunch meal.
Sipping spearmint tea in a cozy setting.
Variety of bread types showcased on a table.
Freshly baked goods from Costco bakery display.
Woman holding her head, expressing stress.
Woman experiencing joint pain while sitting.
Aromatic coffee with sugar being added.
Variety of fast food from Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, Starbucks.
Woman adding sugar to a steaming cup of coffee.
Tasty bagels with blueberries and butter on a wooden board.
Comparison of cooking spray and olive oil for healthy cooking.
Brazilian dish featuring rice, beans, and chicken from above.
Close-up of watch as someone eats breakfast.
Display of deli meats, sandwiches, hot dogs, and sausages.
Cooked salmon served with rice, avocado, and greens.
Interior view of a Costco store showcasing various products.
Woman taking magnesium supplement for health benefits.
Selection of s'mores brownies and baked ricotta from Aldi.
Grilled chicken breast with fries, salad, and dipping sauces.