Healthy Slow Cooker Dinner Recipes

July 16, 2023 Post a Comment

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Easy, Healthy Crockpot Recipe from www.wellplated.com

Slow cookers are the perfect way to enjoy a delicious and healthy dinner without spending hours in the kitchen. Slow cookers allow you to throw all of your ingredients into the pot, set it, and forget it. You can come home to a delicious, hot dinner that is ready to eat.

These healthy slow cooker dinner recipes are packed with flavor and nutrition. With these recipes, you can enjoy a delicious dinner that is low in fat and calories, and high in fiber and protein.

Stuffed Peppers

Description:

These stuffed peppers are filled with a delicious mix of ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and cheese. They are a great way to enjoy a healthy dinner without sacrificing flavor.

Ingredients:

- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 large bell peppers, seeded and halved
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, garlic, and onion until the beef is no longer pink.
2. Add the tomato paste, rice, oregano, and basil and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Place the bell pepper halves in the slow cooker and fill with the beef mixture.
5. Top with the mozzarella cheese and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.

Equipment:

- Slow cooker
- Large skillet

Notes:

- For a vegetarian version, replace the ground beef with cooked lentils or cooked quinoa.
- The peppers can be cooked for up to 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.