by Marta Getty
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 3 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 and ½ cups water
1 cauliflower head, florets separated
2 teaspoons olive oil
A pinch of salt and black pepper
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
3 chives, chopped
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix the water with the cauliflower, salt and pepper, cover, cook on High for 3 hours, drain, add oil, turmeric and chives, mash using a potato masher, whisk well, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 240, fat 4, fiber 4, carbs 14, protein 10
Wild Mushrooms Mix
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 3 hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces wild mushrooms, sliced
3 shallots, chopped
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 cup veggie stock
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
A pinch of salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Directions:
Grease your slow cooker with the oil, add mushrooms, shallots, cremini mushrooms, stock, fennel seeds, salt, pepper and cilantro, toss, cover and cook on High for 3 hours.
Divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 209, fat 3, fiber 4, carbs 11, protein 8
Easy Artichokes
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 4 hours
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
½ cup veggie stock
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
4 artichokes, trimmed and halved
4 teaspoons olive oil
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Directions:
Put the artichokes in your slow cooker, add garlic, salt, pepper and stock, cover, cook on Low for 4 hours, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 253, fat 6, fiber 2, carbs 16, protein 9
Easy Baby Mushroom Mix
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 3 hours
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
2 green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound baby Portobello mushrooms, sliced
1 cup beef stock
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix onions, garlic, mushrooms and stock, stir, cover, cook on Low for 3 hours, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 200, fat 6, fiber 4, carbs 17, protein 7
Creamy Mushroom Mix
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 4 hours
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
1 pound mushrooms, halved
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup veggie stock
1 tablespoon coconut cream
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to the taste
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix mushrooms with garlic, onion, stock, salt, pepper and paprika, stir, cover, cook on High for 4 hours, add cream and parsley, toss, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 260, fat 6, fiber 12, carbs 16, protein 8
Bell Peppers and Mushroom Salad
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 4 hours
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
1 cup green bell peppers, chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
½ pound mushrooms, chopped
12 ounces tomato sauce
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix bell peppers with onion, garlic, mushrooms, tomato sauce, salt and pepper, stir, cover, cook on Low for 4 hours, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 265, fat 4, fiber 7, carbs 12, protein 4
Tomato Green Beans
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 8 hours
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
½ pound green beans
1 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onions, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 garlic cloves, minced
A pinch of salt and black pepper
1 cup water
½ teaspoon oregano, dried
¼ teaspoon thyme, dried
A pinch of red pepper, crushed
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix oil with onions, garlic, celery, carrots, salt, pepper, green beans, tomato paste, water, oregano, thyme and red pepper, stir, cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.
Add parsley, stir, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 200, fat 3, fiber 7, carbs 14, protein 8
Squash and Spinach
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 7 hours
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1 small yellow onion, cut into medium wedges
3 ounces spinach
1 cup veggie stock
A pinch of salt and black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
Directions:
Put squash in your slow cooker, add spinach, stock, onion, garlic, salt and pepper, stir, cover, cook on Low for 7 hours, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 210, fat 3, fiber 7, carbs 13, protein 7
Cabbage, Zucchini and Carrots Mix
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 3 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
3 cups carrots, shredded
1 celery stalk, chopped
½ green cabbage head, shredded
2 zucchinis, chopped
1 sweet onion, chopped
4 tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapenos, chopped
1 cup cilantro, chopped
3 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon cumin, ground
1 tablespoon chili powder
A drizzle of olive oil
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Directions:
Grease your slow cooker with the oil, add carrots, celery, cabbage, zucchinis, onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, jalapenos, cilantro, stock, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper, cover, cook on Low for 3 hours, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 211, fat 3, fiber 3, carbs 13, protein 8
Okra and Cherry Tomatoes
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 3 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 cups okra, sliced
1 and ½ cups red onion, roughly chopped
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups red and yellow bell peppers, sliced
1 cup white mushrooms, sliced
½ cup olive oil
½ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons basil, chopped
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix okra with onion, tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, basil, oil and vinegar, toss, cover and cook on High for 3 hours.
Divide
between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 203, fat 12, fiber 4, carbs 14, protein 5
Marjoram Cauliflower Rice
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 6 hours
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
2 cups veggie stock
2 and ½ cups cauliflower rice
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons marjoram, dried and crushed
A pinch of salt and black pepper
2/3 cup dried cherries
2/3 cup green onions, chopped
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix stock with cauliflower, mushrooms, oil, marjoram, salt, pepper, cherries and green onions, toss, cover, cook on Low for 6 hours, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 209, fat 5, fiber 3, carbs 8, protein 5
Coconut Cauliflower Rice
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 4 hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 big cauliflower head, riced
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup veggie stock
1 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper to the taste
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix cauliflower with stock, garlic, salt and pepper, cover and cook on High for 3 hours.
Add oil and coconut milk, toss, cover and cook on High for 1 more hour.
Divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 195, fat 5, fiber 6, carbs 17, protein 6
Eggplant Salad
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 2 hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
14 ounces canned roasted tomatoes, chopped
4 cups eggplant, cubed
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, cut into medium wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon mustard
3 tablespoons red vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
A pinch of salt and black pepper
½ cup basil, chopped
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix the eggplant with tomatoes, bell pepper and onion, toss, cover and cook on High for 2 hours.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix oil with vinegar, mustard, basil, garlic, salt and pepper, whisk well, add to the slow cooker, toss, transfer to plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 301, fat 9, fiber 6, carbs 15, protein 7
Spinach Mash
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 3 hours
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
2 garlic cloves, minced
10 ounces spinach leaves
A drizzle of olive oil
Salt and black pepper to the taste
4 tablespoons coconut cream
Directions:
Grease your slow cooker with the oil, add garlic, spinach, salt, pepper and coconut cream, toss, cover and cook on Low for 3 hours.
Mash using an immersion blender, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 263, fat 10, fiber 4, carbs 15, protein 7
Minty Okra
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 3 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 pound okra, sliced
Salt and black pepper to the taste
1 tablespoon mint, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chicken stock
3 green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
Directions:
Grease your slow cooker with the oil, add okra, salt, pepper, mint, stock, garlic and green onions, toss, cover, cook on Low for 3 hours, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 180, fat 1, fiber 1, carbs 8, protein 7
Swiss Chard Mix
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 2 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup veggie stock
4 garlic cloves, minced
A pinch of salt and black pepper
4 bacon slices, chopped
2 bunches Swiss chard, roughly torn
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix oil with chard, bacon, stock, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper, toss, cover, cook on High for 2 hours, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy
Nutrition: calories 250, fat 7, fiber 3, carbs 12, protein 4
Swiss Chard and Capers Salad
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 2 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 bunches Swiss chard, torn
3 tablespoons veggie stock
2 tablespoons capers
1 yellow onion, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and black pepper to the taste
¼ cup black olives, pitted and sliced
Directions:
Grease your slow cooker with the oil, add chard, stock, onion, lemon juice, salt, pepper, capers and olives, toss a bit, cover, cook on High for 2 hours, divide between plates and serve as a side dish.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 223, fat 4, fiber 3, carbs 14, protein 8
Whole Food Slow Cooker Snack and Appetizer Recipes
Green Tea Beet Chips
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 beets, thinly sliced
A pinch of salt and black pepper
1/3 cup white vinegar
5 green tea leaves
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon green tea powder
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix the beets with salt, pepper, vinegar, tea leaves, olive oil and green tea powder, toss, cover, cook on Low for 5 hours, drain well and serve as a snack.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 150, fat 2, fiber 2, carbs 13, protein 8
Zucchini Spread
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 3 hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons mint, chopped
Black pepper to the taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 zucchinis, chopped
½ cup coconut cream
Directions:
Grease your slow cooker with the oil, add lemon juice, mint, zucchinis, black pepper, garlic and coconut cream, stir, cover, cook on High for 3 hours, blend using an immersion blender, divide into bowls and serve as a party spread.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 180, fat 4, fiber 5, carbs 14, protein 6
Minty Tomato Salsa
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 2 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
4 tomatoes, cut into medium cubes
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 dragon fruit, skinless and cubed
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
A pinch of salt and black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons mint, chopped
Directions:
In your slow cooker, mix the tomatoes with lemon juice, dragon fruit, lemon zest, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and oil, toss, cover and cook on
High for 2 hours.
Add mint, toss, divide into bowls and serve as a snack.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 168, fat 1, fiber 2, carbs 13, protein 6
Tomato and Watermelon Appetizer Salad
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 2 hours
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
3 yellow tomatoes, seedless and chopped
1 red tomato, seedless and chopped
A pinch of salt and black pepper
