Your crockpot is a life- and time-saver when trying to feed your family a healthy meal.
Adding a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro just before serving brightens up the flavors.
Slow-Cooker Chile-Orange Chicken Tacos
A taco night favorite!
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Slow-Cooker Ropa Vieja
Ropa Vieja is a Cuban dish of meat, peppers and onions.
Garnish this slow-cooker Ropa Vieja with additional fresh oregano leaves, if desired.
Slow-Cooker Vegetable & Chicken Meatball Soup
Don’t skip cooking the onions for the meatballs.
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This step softens the onions so they more easily add their sweet flavor to the meatball mixture.
This slow-cooker meatball soup only requires 25 minutes of hands-on time.
Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Stew
This Mediterranean stew is a healthy dinner chock-full of vegetables and hearty chickpeas.
A drizzle of olive oil to finish carries the flavors of this easy vegan crock-pot stew.
To make this recipe gluten free, use gluten-free sausage.
It would also be fun fare for a casual party.
Garnish with shaved Parmesan and additional kosher salt and black pepper, if desired.
Pureeing only some of the slow-cooker mushroom soup gives the dish complex texture and eye appeal.
For those who prefer a spicier chili, just pass hot sauce at the table.
Slow-Cooker Vietnamese Pulled Chicken
Busy week coming up?
The 10-minute sit time allows the cheese to melt into the quinoa, making this dish super decadent.
If you cannot find Cheddar-Jack cheese, use Monterey Jack or sharp Cheddar.
Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, lime wedges and additional cheese, if desired.
This load-and-go recipe makes a complete and satisfying meal; just add a green salad.
Slow-Cooker Vegetable Stew
Potatoes and beans make this tomato-based crock-pot vegetable stew super-hearty.
A dollop of pesto on top is also super-delicious.
Adding homemade garlic croutons is an easy way to elevate this healthy dinner.
Serve over creamy polenta or buttered whole-wheat egg noodles.
Lightly toast the tortillas, if desired.
Use any leftover avocado cream as a chip dip, and serve with tortilla chips.
Using bone-in chicken is the key to making rich soup without adding broth.
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