by Marta Getty
½ cup coconut cream
A pinch of salt and black pepper
¼ cup parsley, chopped
Directions:
Grease your slow cooker with the ghee, add onion, garlic, stock, pumpkin, cream, salt and pepper, toss, cover and cook on Low for 5 hours.
Add parsley, toss, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 210, fat 3, fiber 4, carbs 11, protein 5
Creamy Broccoli and Cranberry Mix
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 3 hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
8 ounces water chestnuts, chopped
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 teaspoons white vinegar
¼ cup coconut cream
3 tablespoons cranberries, dried
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix the garlic with broccoli, chestnuts, vinegar, cream, cranberries, salt and pepper, toss, cover, cook on High for 3 hours, divide between plates and serve as a side dish with crumbled bacon on top.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 182, fat 5, fiber 7, carbs 11, protein 7
Easy Squash and Tomatoes
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 4 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 delicata squash, cut into wedges
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 and ½ tablespoon ghee, melted
1 shallot, sliced
A pinch of salt and black pepper
¼ teaspoon thyme, dried
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup tomato sauce
Directions:
Grease your slow cooker with the ghee, add squash, tomatoes, shallot, salt, pepper, thyme, garlic and tomato sauce, toss a bit, cover, cook on Low for 4 hours, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 200, fat 6, fiber 7, carbs 15, protein 6
Garlic Brussels Sprouts
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 4 hours
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
1 pound Brussels sprouts
2 tablespoons avocado oil
A pinch of salt and black pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 teaspoon horseradish mustard
1 teaspoon thyme, dried
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix the Brussels sprouts with the oil, salt, pepper, mayo, lemon juice, garlic, bacon, mustard and thyme, toss, cover, cook on Low for 4 hours, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 251, fat 6, fiber 8, carbs 17, protein 6
Sweet Potato Mix
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 hours
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 carrots, chopped
1 and ½ cups Brussels sprouts, halved
2 celery ribs, chopped
6 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 apple, cored and cubed
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
½ teaspoon chili powder
A pinch of salt and black pepper
½ cup tomato juice
½ cup cherries, dried
½ cup avocado oil
1/3 cup pecans, chopped
Directions:
In your slow cooker, combine the sweet potatoes with carrots, Brussels sprouts, celery, mushrooms, onion, apple, thyme, rosemary, chili powder, salt, pepper, cherries, tomato juice, oil and pecans, toss, cover and cook on Low for 5 hours.
Stir the mix, divide it between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 231, fat 3, fiber 6, carbs 18, protein 5
Cauliflower and Parsnips Mix
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
5 bacon slices, chopped
1 cup chicken stock
6 shallots, chopped
2 cups water
3 tablespoons arrowroot powder
1 tablespoon herbs de Provence
A pinch of salt and black pepper
1 pound parsnips, cut into large chunks
1 cauliflower head, florets separated
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup coconut milk
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon thyme dried
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix parsnips with cauliflower, bacon, stock, shallots, water mixed with arrowroot powder, salt, pepper, herbs de Provence, oil, coconut milk, onion powder, garlic powder and thyme, toss, cover, cook on Low for 5 hours, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 254, fat 6, fiber 8, carbs 17, protein 5
Figs and Broccoli Mix
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 3 hours
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
14 cups broccoli florets
A pinch of salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon avocado oil
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red vinegar
1 teaspoon sage, dried
1/2 cup figs, dried and chopped
¼ cup cashews, chopped
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix the broccoli with the figs, salt, pepper, oil, mayo, vinegar, sage and cashews, toss, cover, cook on High for 3 hours, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 235, fat 5, fiber 7, carbs 20, protein 5
Plantain Mix
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 2 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 yellow plantains, sliced
2 tablespoons melted ghee
A pinch of salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
Directions:
Grease the slow cooker with the ghee, add plantain slices, salt, pepper and lime juice, cover, cook on High for 2 hours, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 200, fat 2, fiber 6, carbs 17, protein 5
Balsamic Squash
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 4 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 kabocha squash, peeled and cut into wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups kale, chopped
1 cup pecans, chopped
½ cup pomegranate seeds
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons mustard
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix the squash with the oil, pecans, pomegranate seeds, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper, toss, cover and cook on Low for 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Add the kale, toss, cover, cook on Low for 30 minutes more, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 231, fat 3, fiber 5, carbs 15, protein 5
Carrots and Pine Nuts Mix
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 4 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 pounds baby carrots, peeled
6 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup olive oil
A pinch of salt and black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chives, chopped
Directions:
Add the oil to your slow cooker, add carrots, garlic, salt, pepper, pine nuts, pepper flakes, vinegar and chives, toss, cover, cook on Low for 4 hours, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 200, fat 4, fiber 6, carbs 16, protein 5
Garlicky Veggie Mix
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
¼ pound parsnips, cut into wedges
¼ pound rutabagas, cut into wedges
¼ pound small beets, cut into wedges
1 sweet potato, cut into wedges
2 carrots, cut into wedges
1 and ½ tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
A pinch of salt and black pepper
1 cup veggie stock
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix the parsnips with the rutabagas, beets, sweet potato, carrots, oil, garlic, salt, pepper and stock, toss, cover, cook on Low for 5 hours, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 231, fat 4, fiber 6, carbs 19, protein 6
Marinated Veggie Mix
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 4 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 zucchini, sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red onion, cut into rings
1 cup mushrooms, halved
1 cup grape tomatoes
1 eggplant, cubed
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon basil, dried
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon garlic powder
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix the zucchinis with the bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, tomatoes, eggplant, oil, vinegar, basil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper, cover, cook on Low for 4 hours, toss, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 200, fat 3, fiber 6, carbs 17, protein 5
Chipotle Butternut Squash Mix
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 pounds butternut squash, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chipotle powder
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Zest of 2 limes, grated
Juice of 2 limes
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
½ cup veggie stock
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix the butternut squash with the oil, chipotle powder, salt, pepper, limejuice, lime zest, cilantro and stock, toss, cover and cook on Low for 5 hours.
Toss everything one more time, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 251, fat 4, fiber 7, carbs 17, protein 4
Easy Potatoes and Cauliflower Mash
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 and ½ cups water
8 ounces cauliflower florets
1 garlic clove, minced
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix potatoes with water, cauliflower, salt and pepper, cover, cook on Low for 5 hours, drain, add garlic, mash well, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 247, fat 1, fiber 7, carbs 15, protein 8
Hot Sweet Potatoes
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
4 sweet potatoes, cut into wedges
1 cup veggie stock
A pinch of salt and black pepper
¼ teaspoon cumin, ground
1 teaspoon hot paprika
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix potato wedges with stock, salt, pepper, cumin and paprika, toss, cover and cook on Low for 5 hours.
Divide between plates and serve as a side dish
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 210, fat 4, fiber 7, carbs 12, protein 8
Orange Brussels Sprouts
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
2 pounds Brussels sprouts, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon orange zest, grated
¼ cup orange juice
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Directions:
Grease your slow cooker with the oil, add Brussels sprouts, orange zest, orange juice, salt and pepper, toss, cover, cook on High for 2 hours and 30 minutes, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 203, fat 4, fiber 1, carbs 8, protein 7
Easy Potato Wedges
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 and ½ pounds potatoes, cut into wedges
¼ cup avocado oil
A pinch of salt and black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
1 cup veggie stock
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions:
Grease your slow cooker with the oil, add potatoes, salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, stock and garlic powder, toss, cover and cook on Low for 5 hours.
Toss the potatoes one more time, divide them between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 260, fat 6, fiber 8, carbs 16, protein 9
Chili Cauliflower Mix
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups cauliflower florets
1 cup tomatoes, crushed
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups veggie stock
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
½ teaspoon chili powder
Directions:
Grease your slow cooker with the oil, add onion, cauliflower, tomatoes, garlic, stock, cilantro and chili powder, toss, cover, cook on Low for 5 hours, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 200, fat 4, fiber 3, carbs 15, protein 8
Green Bell Peppers Mix
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 4 hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon olive oil
22 ounces green bell pepper, chopped
12 ounces sweet onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 and ½ teaspoons cumin, ground
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups veggie stock
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Directions:
Grease your slow cooker with the oil, add green bell peppers, onion, garlic, cumin, tomato paste, stock, salt and pepper, toss, cover and cook on Low for 4 hours.
Divide the mix between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 261, fat 5, fiber 4, carbs 19, protein 8
Citrus Yam Mix
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 4 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
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3 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
A pinch of salt and black pepper
½ cup orange juice
½ cup lime juice
¼ cup yellow onion, chopped
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix the yams with the oil, garlic, salt, pepper, orange juice, lime juice and onion, toss, cover, cook on Low for 4 hours, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 251, fat 4, fiber 2, carbs 7, protein 9
Mashed Cauliflower
