Slow Cooker Recipes
Slow cookers, also known as Crock-Pots, have been a big hit since the 1970’s. It is a countertop appliance that is used to simmer food at a reduced temperature for a longer period of time. Many people think of dishes like pot roast, pulled pork or soup when it comes to a slow cooker, but you can use it for much more – including cake! One note of caution: raw kidney beans and a few other beans (like broad beans or fava beans) contain the phytohemagglutinin toxin. Boiling destroys this toxin, but the far lower temperature of a slow cooker does not (read more at WikiPedia). Continue reading >>
Slow-cooker Recipes
Share: Email: Print: Slow-cooker recipes like these spicy-sweet tacos are great time-savers for weeknight meals. If you don't use all of the pork at once, freeze some for another quick dinner! Searing beef on the stovetop adds a few minutes to your slow cooker routine, but it’s well-worth the payoff in flavor. Serve this stew with a side of steamed green beans for a balanced weeknight meal that makes your kitchen smell inviting all day long. This scrumptious chicken cooks so quickly because of the high heat and the chicken’s proximity to the oven’s heating element. It’s adapted from a Weight Watchers recipe. Wheat berries are a type of whole grain that normally take an hour to cook on the stove. But this recipe slow cooks your wheat berries, making them easier than ever to prepare. Make this recipe on the weekend and serve it up for weekday lunches over a bed of fresh greens. Creamy Artichoke Parmesan Dip Here's a tasty artichoke dip that you can bring to your next tailgate or Sunday football gathering. It's simple to make and can be kept hot in your slow cooker. Items 1 - 10 of 19 1 2 Next Continue reading >>
Paleo Crockpot Jambalaya Soup
This recipe was my guest post over at Food Renegade last year but I figured I’d re-post it here at the tailend of this winter and right before Mardis Gras! It was originally inspired by my husband’s cold. Nothing clears the sinuses quite like a spicy jambalaya. This version is quite spicy but can be altered to your tastes by lowering the amount of hot sauce or using a less spicy sausage. I used this beautiful organic nitrate/hormone-free spicy Andouille I got from my local supermarket. I also used four peppers – green, red, orange and yellow and cut them coarsely. They look so pretty and fresh! Recipe: Paleo Crockpot Jambalaya Soup 5 c. chicken stock. 4 peppers – any color you want, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 large can of organic diced tomatoes (leave the juice) 2 cloves garlic, diced 2 bay leafs 1 lb large shrimp, raw and de-veined. 4 oz. chicken, diced 1 pkg spicy Andouille sausage 1/2-1 head of cauliflower 2 c. okra (optional) 3 tbsp Cajun Seasoning* (see below for how-to or use your own) 1/4 c. Frank’s Red Hot (or hot sauce of your choice) *How to Make Your Own Cajun Seasoning (from Emeril!): 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon dried oregano (Yields about 2/3 c.) Put the chopped peppers, onions, garlic, chicken, cajun seasoning, Red Hot, and bay leafs in the crockpot with the chicken stock. As you can see, I grabbed a container of my homemade stock directly from the freezer and threw it in. Set on low for 6 hours. About 30 minutes before it’s finished, toss in the cut up sausages. While this is cooking quickly make cauliflower rice by pulsing raw cauliflower in the food processor until it resembles rice. For the last 20 minutes, add in the cauliflower rice and the raw shr Continue reading >>
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
This easy slow-cooker chicken noodle soup is chock-full of vegetables and noodles, and gets extra creaminess from a little light cream cheese. Preparation Serving size: 1½ cups Per serving: 170 calories; 6 g fat(2 g sat); 2 g fiber; 12 g carbohydrates; 17 g protein; 0 mcg folate; 54 mg cholesterol; 3 g sugars; 3 mg vitamin C; 45 mg calcium; 2 mg iron; 381 mg sodium; 381 mg potassium Carbohydrate Servings: 1 Exchanges: ½ vegetable, ½ starch, 2 lean meat, ½ fat Continue reading >>
Slow Cooker Taco Soup
What You'll Need: 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 cup chopped onion Salt to taste 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup frozen corn 1 (15-1/2-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (4.5-ounce) can diced green chilies 2 (14-1/2-ounce) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes 1 cup fat-free, reduced sodium chicken broth What To Do: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Add turkey and onion and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until turkey is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Place mixture in slow cooker, then add remaining ingredients; stir to combine. Cook on LOW 6 to 7 hours. Notes If your diet allows, you can try topping each serving of this taco soup with a dollop of reduced-fat sour cream and chopped cilantro. Yum! Need your soup in a hurry? Cook on HIGH 3 hours. Continue reading >>
Crock-pot™ Vegetable Soup
Ingredients 2 bags (16 ounces each) frozen mixed vegetables 1 can (28 ounces) Italian-style crushed tomatoes 1 pound lean stew beef, cut into bite-size pieces 1 envelope (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix 2 cubes reduced-sodium beef bouillon 1 1/2 cups water Directions Place all ingredients in a Crock-Pot and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Stir once halfway through, being careful to stir and replace the lid quickly to prevent heat loss. Yield: 10 1/2 cups. Serving size: 1 cup. Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 167 calories, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Protein: 20 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 328 mg, Fiber: 2 g Exchanges per serving: 3 vegetable, 2 lean meat. Carbohydrate choices: 1. This recipe was developed by Tami Ross, a Diabetes Nutrition Specialist and Certified Diabetes Educator in Lexington, Kentucky. Disclaimer Statements: Statements and opinions expressed on this Web site are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the publishers or advertisers. The information provided on this Web site should not be construed as medical instruction. Consult appropriate health-care professionals before taking action based on this information. Continue reading >>
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
If it was socially acceptable to hibernate all winter and watch Netflix all day I would. Especially if we had an unlimited supply of this healthy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili. Give me a good book, my Insanity DVDs and a crock pot full of Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili and there’s a good chance I wouldn’t leave until March (or May if you live in Ohio!). The day I made this chili was the best day of the week. It’s hearty, zippy and feel-good, but healthy at the same time. And it’s bursting at the seams with comforting flavor. Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili for days! So how does this all come together, you ask? Easy! Throw it in the slow cooker. The only trick is to get out your blender and mix a cup of the chicken broth with the yogurt to get it blended together. If you just dump the yogurt in the pot it will be lumpy and won’t mix well. When you blend it with the stock it turns the yogurt into a smooth consistency that easily mixes with the rest of the soup. You’re going to be amazed how easy this is. You might even think you’re doing it wrong. But you’re not! And just so you can mentally prepare yourself, you will need a giant bowl or mug, all the delicious healthy toppings (because we love toppings), a ridiculously comfy couch and Netflix (obvi). Oh, and about 8 containers to meal prep and enjoy this addictingly healthy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili for the rest of the week. Another great recipe with beans is our healthy and delicious one pot Black Bean Soup with Lime Salsa. Give both recipes a try and come back here to tell us which one you liked best! Continue reading >>
Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe
Ingredients Print Recipe 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless 15.5 ounces chunky salsa I used Tostitos 15 ounces chicken broth 8 ounces Pepper Jack cheese or Monterey cheese, cubed Servings: people Units:MetricUS Imperial Votes: 14 Rating: 3.86 You: Rate this recipe! Carbs Per Serving:6g Prep Time:5minutes Passive Time: Course Main Dish Cuisine Chicken, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Mexican, Spicy Place chicken pieces at the bottom of a 6 quart crock pot. Cook on high 3-4 hours or low 6-8 hours. Remove chicken pieces and shred chicken. Return to crock. Continue reading >>
The Best Lunches For Diabetes
2020 About, Inc. (Dotdash) All rights reserved Barbie Cervoni MS, RD, CDCES, CDN, is a registered dietitian andcertified diabetes care and education specialist. Lindsey Waldman, MD, RDon November 02, 2019 Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD, is a board-certified pediatrician and pediatric endocrinologist. Lunch is a meal that many peoplestruggle with because they are often rushed, eating at their desk, or just too overwhelmed by all the options. It's all too easy to grab a sandwich or slice of pizza to eat on the runand then get on with your day. But if you have diabetes , it's especially important to monitor your carbohydrate intake, as well as making sure you're filling your plate with colorful veggies and heart-healthy fats. Eating a healthy lunch is helpful for diabetes management, as good nutrition is key to keeping blood sugar under control. Follow this guide to creating a healthy diabetes-friendly lunch. The main components of any meal are called macronutrients, consisting of protein, fat, and carbohydrates , which all provide your body with energy. For diabetes management, it can be helpful to reduce your carbohydrate intake to decrease potential blood sugar spikes. Work with a nutritionist or certified diabetes educatorto determineyour personal ratio for each macronutrient, as it will vary depending on your age, sex, activity level, blood glucose control, and medication regimen. Generally, the American Diabetes Association recommends keeping protein intake around 20% of daily calories, fat to 20-35% of daily calories, and carbohydrates to around 45%-60% of daily calories. It's important to recognize that not all macronutrients are created equal. Highly processed foods often found in traditional lunches such as lunchmeats, white bread, canned soups, and sugary yogurts are Continue reading >>
Slow Cooker Chicken And Wild Rice Soup
jump to recipe Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup-a healthy and hearty soup that is made in the slow cooker! A few weeks ago we asked in one of our This and That posts if you wanted more slow cooker recipes. Well, the answer was a big fat YES! So we busted out our slow cooker and created a few recipes for you. Last week we shared a recipe for Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup and today we are sharing a recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup! We are going slow cooker crazy:) I’ll be honest, I’ve never been a slow cooker fan. I don’t know why. I love the idea of throwing everything in the slow cooker and walking away. I guess I was just too lazy to get it out. Now that’s it out, we can’t stop. We are loving our slow cooker! Josh actually created this recipe. He doesn’t think I give him enough credit on the blog, so just so you all know, this is Josh’s recipe:) He loves Chicken and Wild Rice Soup and decided to try it in the slow cooker since we both had crazy busy days. Neither of us wanted to fuss with dinner. He threw all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do the work! We worked all day while the slow cooker made our dinner! The soup has onion, garlic, carrots, celery, chicken, wild rice, broth, thyme, and parsley. We used carrots from our own garden too! Aren’t they cute? This soup is perfect for a cold day and is a great soup for when you are feeling under the weather. We shared our Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with our friends who just had a baby. They needed a good home cooked meal. Just don’t tell them that we didn’t do the cooking, our slow cooker did:) The slow cooker worked as our personal chef for the day! This Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is healthy, comforting, and delicious! And the best part? It’s S Continue reading >>
Diabetic Slow Cooker Recipe: Chicken Cauliflower Leek Soup
A deliciously easy and tasty soup to enjoy for lunch, dinner or even breakfast. Yes, soup does make a good breakfast, too! Kitchen Tools You don't need a fancy slow cooker. A low cost low-high setting cooker will do the trick. And a set of handy measuring spoons and measuring cups are probably one of the most used kitchen items HAPPY EATING! Please share, pin, or tweet this post. Please share, pin, or tweet this post. Continue reading >>
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients Directions Rinse and pat dry chicken. Place in a 5-quart or larger crockery slow cooker. Place the peeled and quarted onion, peeled and quartered carrot, and parsley around chicken pieces. Sprinkle with thyme, marjoram, and pepper. Add chicken broth, cover, and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. When done cooking, remove and discard the onion, carrot, and parsley. Skim off and discard all surface fat from the broth. Remove the chicken from broth and cool for about 10 minutes, until cool enough to handle. Remove and discard the chicken skin and bones. Shred chicken. Add shredded chicken back to the slow cooker and bring to a simmer. Add diced onion, diced carrots, diced celery, mushroom, and spinach. Simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Just before serving, add cooked noodles to soup and season with salt and pepper (to taste). Nutrition Information Per serving: 285 calories (22% calories from fat), 31 g protein, 7 g total fat (1.8 g saturated fat), 24 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 72 mg cholesterol, 615 mg potassium, 121 mg sodium Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean protein, 1 1/2 carbohydrate (bread/starch) Welcome to the Type 2 Diabetes Center! This is your launching pad for living better with type 2 diabetes. We’ve gathered all the latest type 2 diabetes information, research updates, and advances in devices and medications. And because diabetes impacts every facet of your life, you’ll also find practical advice from leading experts and other people living with type 2 diabetes featured here. That includes mouth-watering, healthy recipes; money-saving tips; advice to help navigate social, professional, and relationship issues; and inspiring personal stories from people just like you. Exp Continue reading >>
Diabetic Soups And Stews Recipes
Looking for diabetic soup and stew recipes? Allrecipes has more than 40 trusted diabetic soup and stew recipes complete with ratings, reviews and cooking tips. Continue reading >>
Slow Cooker Soups
You're juggling a thousand responsibilities each day; the last thing you want to do when you come home is make dinner. With a little help from your slow cooker, you can throw together a few ingredients in the morning and sit down later to a steaming bowl of goodness. And the best part about dinner in one pot: fewer plates to spin on the way to the sink. You're juggling a thousand responsibilities each day; the last thing you want to do when you come home is make dinner. With a little help from your slow cooker, you can throw together a few ingredients in the morning and sit down later to a steaming bowl of goodness. And the best part about dinner in one pot: fewer plates to spin on the way to the sink. You're juggling a thousand responsibilities each day; the last thing you want to do when you come home is make dinner. With a little help from your slow cooker, you can throw together a few ingredients in the morning and sit down later to a steaming bowl of goodness. And the best part about dinner in one pot: fewer plates to spin on the way to the sink. You're juggling a thousand responsibilities each day; the last thing you want to do when you come home is make dinner. With a little help from your slow cooker, you can throw together a few ingredients in the morning and sit down later to a steaming bowl of goodness. And the best part about dinner in one pot: fewer plates to spin on the way to the sink. Continue reading >>
Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Soup
1/2 pound raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more if you like it spicy!) 4 ounces uncooked dry gemelli or penne pasta Chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish In the slow cooker, stir together the garlic, bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, chicken, broth, onion, the cheese, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook on high for 3 1/2 hours, or on low for 7 hours. Transfer chicken breasts to a cutting board and coarsely shred them; return them to the slow cooker; stir in the pasta. Cook on high for 30 minutes longer or until pasta is cooked al dente. Serve garnished with more Parmesan cheese and chopped basil or parsley. Continue reading >>
