Healthy slow-cooker recipes for the fall
The air is getting chillier, the nights longer, fall has definitely arrived so pull out your slow cooker and warm up on a fall night with these healthy slow cooker recipes. Even with a fast-paced back to school and work schedule, you can have a nutritious home-cooked meal every night with these easy recipes that you can prep and then let cook while you tackle the rest of your daily to-do list.
The air is getting chillier, the nights longer, fall has definitely arrived so pull out your slow cooker and warm up on a fall night with these healthy slow cooker recipes. Even with a fast-paced back to school and work schedule, you can have a nutritious home-cooked meal every night with these easy recipes that you can prep and then let cook while you tackle the rest of your daily to-do list.
Monday: Wine & Tomato Braised Chicken
This meal might seem very decadent with its herb-infused tomato and wine sauce, but it is actually very healthy when you cook the bone-in thighs skinless. Try it with brown rice and steamed broccoli.
Per serving: 260 calories, 13g fat, 6g carbohydrates, 25g protein, 1g fiber
Tuesday: Slow-Cooker Moroccan Lentil Soup
Soups are perfect for the slow-cooker because they grow richer in taste the longer they cook. This particular recipe makes 12 servings and only requires a half-hour of active prep time. Moroccan Lentil soup requires many fresh ingredients like carrots, onions, garlic and coriander.
Per serving: 152 calories, 1g fat, 28g carbohydrates, 9g protein, 9g fiber
Wednesday: Slow-Cooker Pinto Bean Stew with Jalapeño–Corn Dumplings
Having trouble getting in all the vegetables you need for a healthy diet? This bean stew is chock full of them. You'll need onions, bell peppers, celery and corn for this recipe. A handy trick to cooking beans just right is to soak the dried beans before putting them in the slow cooker.
Per serving: 317 calories, 5g fat, 56g carbohydrates, 15g protein, 15g fiber
Thursday: Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Lasagna
Italian lovers rejoice! You can do so much more than cook stews and soup in your slow-cooker. Here is a vegetarian lasagna recipe that only requires a little bit of prep work. Lasagna is perfect to serve with a salad and garlic bread.
Per serving: 414 calories, 14g fat, 48g carbohydrates, 28g protein, 7g fiber
Friday: Slow-Cooker French Country Beef Stew
By using lean beef shanks, this classic country stew becomes a healthy dinner option. This is also a perfect meal to make on a Sunday and save for the week. If you cover and refrigerate the stew, it is good for up to two days or you can freeze it for up to 3 months.
Per serving: 297 calories, 8g fat, 8g carbohydrates, 32g protein, 1 g fiber