18 Slow-Cooker Recipes That Could Help You Lose Weight
You do a great job with this healthy eating thing when you actually have time to cook. But then a busy night rolls around and bam, you’re ordering pizza. Problem solved: 18 healthy, low-maintenance Crock-Pot meals that practically make themselves. They might even help you lose a few pounds.
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Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
The next time it snows, make this.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Piccata
You can even swap the linguine for zoodles to lighten it up.
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Pumpkin, Chickpea and Red Lentil Curry
Meatless Monday never looked so good.
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Zucchini and Eggplant Lasagna
Ooey, gooey and under 300 calories per serving. (We’re serious.)
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Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Frittata
Definitely making brunch at home this Sunday.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
Amazing when you’re sick. Just as amazing when you aren’t.
Spicy Beef Curry
Takeout, shmakeout.
Cauliflower and Cheese
Instead of blowing your diet on mac and cheese, try a bowl of this gooey goodness for only 242 calories a serving.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup
Do it for the tortilla strips.
Shredded Chicken Tacos
Best news ever: Four tacos are 200 calories.
Coconut Quinoa Curry
Vegetarian, low-calorie and packed with protein? Sign us up.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Psst, this Indian-inspired dish is surprisingly easy to make.
Creamy Beef and Mushrooms with Noodles
Try it with whole wheat noodles.
Chicken Teriyaki
Substitute brown rice for white rice and we’re in business.
Stuffed Peppers
Sub ground beef with turkey or tofu for an even leaner dinner.
Slow-Cooker Pulled Chicken
Make extra and put the leftovers on a salad for tomorrow’s lunch.
Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
The next best thing to being in New Orleans.
Apple Pie a La Mode
We said “healthy,” not “skip dessert.”
