by Marta Getty
Stir the chili one more time, add parsley, toss, divide into bowls and serve.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 243, fat 4, fiber 7, carbs 27, protein 8
Thai Chicken
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 6 hours
Servings: 5
Ingredients:
2 pounds chicken wings
½ teaspoon cumin, ground
¼ cup almond butter
Juice of 1 lime
¼ cup coconut aminos
2 tablespoons coconut milk
2 tablespoons ginger, grated
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix the chicken wings with cumin, almond butter, limejuice, aminos, milk and ginger, toss, cover and cook on Low for 6 hours.
Stir one more time, divide between plates and serve.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 271, fat 5, fiber 7, carbs 19, protein 6
Chicken and Peach Mix
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 6 hours
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
½ cup water, hot
4 dates, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons ghee, melted
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 yellow onion, chopped
6 ounces tomato paste
12 ounces tomato sauce
3 peaches, peeled and chopped
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon cumin, ground
1 tablespoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cloves, ground
A pinch of salt and black pepper
2 pounds chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix the water with the dates, ghee, cloves, onion, tomato paste, tomato sauce, peaches, mustard, vinegar, paprika, cumin, chili powder, cloves, salt and pepper and whisk well.
Add chicken, toss, cover and cook on Low for 6 hours.
Stir the mix again, divide it between plates and serve.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 273, fat 6, fiber 9, carbs 28, protein 7
Mexican Chicken Mix
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 8 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 pound chicken, ground
1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
½ cup chicken stock
½ cup hot sauce
Directions:
In your slow cooker, combine the meat with the sweet potato, celery, carrots, garlic, onion, chili powder, paprika, tomato sauce, tomatoes, cumin, stock and hot sauce, toss, cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.
Stir the mix, divide it into bowls and serve.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 361, fat 6, fiber 8, carbs 28, protein 4
Mediterranean Chicken
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 7 hours
Servings: 5
Ingredients:
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
1 yellow onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 and ½ teaspoons oregano, dried
1 teaspoon rosemary, dried
1 teaspoon basil, dried
A pinch of salt and black pepper
3 pounds chicken thighs, skin-on and bone-in
1 and ½ tablespoons olive oil
½ cup chicken stock
2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
3 and ½ tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Directions:
In your slow cooker, combine the potatoes with the onion, garlic, oregano, rosemary, basil, salt, pepper, chicken, oil, stock, lemon zest and lemon juice, toss, cover and cook on Low for 7 hours.
Add parsley, toss, divide between plates and serve.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 265, fat 4, fiber 8, carbs 19, protein 5
Delicious Hawaiian Chicken
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 4 hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
1 pound chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
½ pound chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces canned pineapple, chopped
1/3 cup coconut aminos
Juice of 1 lime
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ginger, grated
A pinch of salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
Directions:
In your slow cooker, combine the chicken breasts with chicken thighs, onion, garlic, pineapple, aminos, limejuice, ginger, pepper flakes, salt and pepper, toss, cover and cook on Low for 4 hours.
Stir the mix one more time, divide into bowls, sprinkle green onions on top and serve.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 271, fat 4, fiber 8, carbs 29, protein 8
Beef Pumpkin Chili
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 7 hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups yellow onion, chopped
1 and ½ pounds beef, ground
6 garlic cloves, minced
28 ounces canned tomatoes, chopped
14 ounces pumpkin puree
3 ounces tomato paste
1 cup chicken stock
2 and ½ teaspoons oregano, dried
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 and ½ teaspoons cumin, ground
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Directions:
In your slow cooker, combine the beef with the melted oil, bell pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes, pumpkin puree, tomato paste, stock, oregano, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper, toss, cover and cook on Low for 7 hours.
Stir the chili one more time, divide into bowls and serve.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 376, fat 6, fiber 9, carbs 29, protein 7
Simple Beef Chili
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 6 hours and 30 minutes
Servings: 7
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 pound beef, ground
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped
14 ounces canned tomatoes, chopped
28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cumin, ground
½ teaspoon chipotle chili, ground
A pinch of salt and black pepper
½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix the oil with the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, sweet potato, chopped and crushed potatoes, paprika, beef, chili powder, garlic, cumin, chipotle chili, salt, pepper, cinnamon and cilantro, stir, cover and cook on Low for 6 hours and 30 minutes.
Divide into bowls and serve.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 300, fat 4, fiber 8, carbs 28, protein 7
Mexican Chick
en Soup
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 hours
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
3 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1 teaspoon chili powder
A pinch of salt and black pepper
28 ounces canned tomatoes, chopped
4 cups chicken stock
5 ounces canned green chilies, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 ounces tomato paste
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
Juice of ½ lime
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix the chicken with the cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, tomatoes, stock, chilies, onion, tomato paste, red and yellow bell pepper and lime juice, toss, cover and cook on Low for 5 hours.
Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board, shred using 2 forks and divide it into bowls.
Stir the soup, ladle it into bowls and top each with some avocado.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 299, fat 4, fiber 7, carbs 29, protein 7
Fantastic Slow Cooked Roast
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 4 hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
4 pounds chuck roast, boneless
2 yellow onions, cut into quarters
1 cup water
3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
2 celery sticks, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 thyme spring
2 garlic cloves, minced
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Directions:
Put the roast in your slow cooker, add the onions, water, carrots, celery, bay leaves, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper, toss, cover and cook on High for 4 hours.
Slice the roast, divide it between plates and serve with the veggies on the side and the cooking juices on top.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 451, fat 6, fiber 9, carbs 36, protein 7
Beef with Peppers and Olives
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 8 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
28 ounces beef steak, cubed
A pinch of salt and black pepper
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 yellow onion, chopped
¼ cup green olives, pitted and sliced
Directions:
In your slow cooker, combine the steak cubes with salt, pepper, tomato sauce, water, bell pepper, onion and olives, toss, cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.
Stir, divide between plates and serve.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 322, fat 5, fiber 7, carbs 39, protein 8
Beef Stew
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 8 hours
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
1 and ½ pounds beef stew meat, cubed
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
2 carrots, chopped
2 potatoes, chopped
1 parsnip, cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 cups green beans, halved
4 cups chicken stock
14 ounces canned tomatoes, chopped
½ teaspoon rosemary, dried
2 teaspoons thyme, dried
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix the stew meat with the onion, oil, carrots, potatoes, parsnip, garlic, celery, green beans, stock, tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper, toss, cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.
Stir the stew, divide it between plates and serve.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 291, fat 6, fiber 9, carbs 39, protein 8
Delicious Chuck Roast and Veggies
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 8 hours
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
3 pounds chuck roast
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 bunch carrots, peeled and chopped
2 rutabagas, cubed
½ cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup beef stock
1/3 cup basil, chopped
½ cup parsley, chopped
¼ cup rosemary, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon, grated
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
A pinch of salt and black pepper
1/3 cup pine nuts
Directions:
In a blender, mix the basil with the parsley, rosemary, garlic, oil, lemon zest, vinegar, salt, pepper and pine nuts and pulse well.
Rub the roast with the pesto and put it in your slow cooker.
Add the onion, carrots, rutabagas, mushrooms and stock, cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.
Slice the roast, divide it and the veggies between plates and serve.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 327, fat 7, fiber 9, carbs 28, protein 7
Whole Food Carnitas
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 hours
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
4 pounds pork shoulder
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 yellow onion, chopped
A pinch of salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons cumin, ground
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon chipotle powder
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
12 ounces Whole Food kombucha
½ cup salsa
Juice of 2 oranges
Juice of 2 limes
Directions:
Put the pork shoulder in your slow cooker, add garlic, onion, salt, pepper, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, chipotle powder, oregano, kombucha, salsa, lime and orange juice, cover and cook on Low for 10 minutes.
Shred the meat, toss it with the juices from the pot, divide everything into bowls and serve.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 311, fat 6, fiber 9, carbs 37, protein 7
Parsnip Chowder
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 3 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
4 parsnips, chopped
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
1 sweet potato, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 basil leaves, chopped
2 cups chicken stock
A pinch of salt and black pepper
8 ounces ham, chopped
10 ounces coconut milk
2 tablespoons coconut aminos
2 tablespoons tapioca flour
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix parsnips with onion, sweet potato, garlic, oil, basil, stock, salt, pepper and ham, stir, cover and cook on High for 2 hours.
In a bowl, mix coconut milk with tapioca, whisk well, add to the slow cooker, also add coconut aminos, stir, cover and cook on High for 1 more hour.
Ladle into bowls and serve.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 281, fat 6, fiber 7, carbs 17, protein 5
Italian Soup
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 4 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
4 bacon slices, chopped
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
1 pound Italian sausage, chopped
4 gold potatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 cups chicken stock
10 ounces coconut milk
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix the bacon with pepper flakes, sausage, potatoes, garlic, onion, stock, salt and pepper, stir, cover and cook on High for 3 hours.
Add coconut milk and kale, stir, cover and cook on High for 1 more hour.
Ladle soup into bowls and serve.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 326, fat 7, fiber 9, carbs 18, protein 7
Italian Pork Mix
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 8 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 pounds pork roast, boneless
28 ounces canned tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon basil, dried
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Directions:
In your slow cooker, combine the roast with the tomatoes, oil, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper, toss, cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.
