If youre looking for inspiration on slow cooker recipes to try, these dishes are great choices.
Slow-Cooker Overnight Quinoa Porridge
This slow-cooker porridge recipe features quinoa.
Quinoa is a gluten-free pseudocereal (its a seed!)
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that is a nutritional powerhouse and a complete protein.
Comforting spices like oregano and thyme build flavor, while Parmesan provides an irresistibly savory finish.
Molasses and brown sugar provide sweetness, while tomato, mustard and Worcestershire sauce add savoriness.
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Serve these beans as a side at any potluck or barbecue.
Sour cream helps cut the heat, but you could also use plain strained yogurt.
Slow-Cooker Overnight Farro Porridge
This cozy porridge features a delicious grain called farro.
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Originally from Mesopotamia, farro is a jot down of wheat with a wonderful nutty flavor and toothsome texture.
Its packed with plant-based protein, niacin, magnesium and zinc.
Whole-wheat pasta soaks up the rich sauce.
Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Round it out with a simple green salad for a comforting healthy dinner.
Its a bang out of millet, making it gluten-free.
Fonios light and fluffy texture and mild flavor make it work equally well with sweet and savory toppings.
Ali Redmond
Slow-Cooker Jambalaya
This hearty jambalaya is bursting with chicken, smoked turkey sausage and shrimp.
And it has high levels of prebiotic fiber, making it great for promoting healthy gut bacteria.
Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread and a salad for an ultra-satisfying meal.
Ali Redmond
Jason Donnelly
Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
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