Enjoying healthy meals — even on weeknights when your boss keeps you late — has never been easier, and it's all thanks to our trusty crockpots.
If you're trying to lose weight or fill your diet with more nutritious and satisfying meals, planning is everything, and so is prepping and cooking meals that don't require hours or work. These 8 slow-cooker recipes are delicious main courses, side dishes, and treats — and they're high in protein and vitamins and low in fat.
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Thai Curry Chicken Meatballs
Swap beef for chicken and finally get to use coconut milk, green curry paste, and basil in one delicious recipe when you whip up this Thai Curry Chicken Meatballs recipe. Each serving contains 33 grams of protein and is low in carbs. Serve it with quinoa or brown rice to sop up the amazing sauce.
Turkey Lasagna Soup
Lower in fat than traditional lasagna, this slow-cooker turkey lasagna soup packs in nutrients without compromising on taste by using whole-wheat pasta noodles and reduced-fat ricotta and mozzarella chese.
Paella
With seasoned chicken, spicy chorizo, and plenty of garlic, this slow-cooker paella makes for one of the most satisfying comfort meals on a cold night.
Slow-Cooker Enchilada Quinoa Casserole
If you love spicy, this slow-cooker enchilada quinoa casserole won't disappoint. The heat comes courtesy of a blend of red pepper, enchilada sauce, and chopped green chiles, all of which are grounded by quinoa and black beans.
Sweet Potato Mash
The perfect healthy side dish — one rich in vitamin A and a great alternative to white potatoes — slow-cooker sweet potato mash is a smooth, buttery sweet treat.
Slow-Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
The sticky sweet goodness of slow-cooker teriyaki chicken gets a flavorful kick from a dash of soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. Make it with brown rice instead of white for a healthier side dish.
Slow-Cooker Turkey Tacos
Getting healthy and losing weight doesn't have to mean skipping out on Taco Tuesday. Make these amazing slow-cooker turkey tacos, add plenty of acocado and veggies like sprouts and tomatoes, and be sure to save leftovers for turkey taco salad lunch.
Slow-Cooker Banana Bread
Whether you opt to indulge in this slow-cooker banana bread for breakfast or as a healthy dessert, it will provide the perfect opportunity to give into your sweet cravings while still getting your daily dose of potassium and B vitamins. What's better than that?
