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Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring, and with a crock pot or slow cooker there are an innumerable amount of recipes you can cook up to support weight loss and maintain a calorie deficit without sacrificing flavor. As the weather begins to warm up and you want to nourish your body with easy, healthy dishes, these are the five slow cooker recipes you need to add to your weekly lineup to feel good in your body with minimal effort.
Healthy Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
Lasagna is undoubtedly delicious, but it is not often touted as a particularly healthy dish. This slow cooker variation provides more protein and a selection of veggies to bulk up the recipe without overloading it with calories. Perfect for a weeknight when you want a little treat, or a weekend evening with a glass of wine--you deserve it!
Ingredients: Ground beef, onion, garlic, canned crushed tomatoes, marinara sauce, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, whole wheat lasagna noodles, zucchini, spinach, parmesan cheese, salt & pepper
Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Chicken
Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein that will help to fuel your muscles and amp up your metabolism effortlessly. This dish can be served with a side of brown rice or pasta and some vegetables for a healthy carb balance, and stores well as leftovers for the rest of the week.
Ingredients: Canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, evaporated milk, corn starch, minced garlic, salt, dried basil, black pepper, skinless chicken breast, fresh chopped basil
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Chili is great for those cooler spring nights and is loaded with lean protein and vegetables to keep you full and satisfied long after eating. Make this dish for a lazy weeknight meal and you’ll be on your way to weight loss in no time.
Ingredients: Olive oil, lean ground turkey, onion, red pepper, yellow pepper, tomato sauce, petite diced tomatoes, canned black beans, red kidney beans, deli-sliced tamed jalapeno peppers, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper
Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken Curry
If you want a little spice in your diet, this recipe is for you. Loaded with vegetables and rich flavoring from coconut milk and a variety of seasonings, this curry is a great meal for weight loss which includes protein, healthy fats and carbs to fuel your day and keep you full.
Ingredients: Boneless chicken breast, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, grated ginger, curry powder, tomato paste, chili powder, coconut milk, salt
Slow Cooker Sausage & Peppers
Sausage and peppers are a fantastic combination for weight loss as they provide you with a nice sweet flavoring from the pepper juxtaposed with savory salt. Cook up a side of rice or a fresh salad and you have the perfect spring dish to allow you to feel your best.
Ingredients: Italian sausage, green pepper, red pepper, yellow pepper, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, red chili flakes, marinara sauce, parsley
