Eating well can often be a challenge for those with a busy lifestyle – especially if you prefer to prepare home-cooked meals. Meal preparation is easy to plan and it is always difficult to fit cooking time into a busy schedule.
This is why a slow cooker can be a game changer for so many people.
Slow cookers help make meal planning a reality because they are so easy and quick to use. Most slow cooker recipes take less than 20 minutes to prepare, and when the machine is done you are left with a homemade meal that will take you very little time.
And it’s very easy to find slow cooker recipes that will fit into just about any diet or weight loss plan, since so many slow cooker meals are inherently anti-inflammatory, including ingredients that can boost your metabolism.
When your weekly meal prep needs a pick-me-up, take out your crock pot and read on for inspiration for six healthy dinner ideas.
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This metabolism-boosting stew is as tasty as it is good for you. It uses harissa, a hot chili pepper paste, to add flavor and warmth.
All you have to do is spend half an hour preparing this dish and then let your slow cooker do the rest. Your delicious dinner will be ready after approx. 7 hours.
What you need to make slow cooker white bean stew
– Dried cannellini beans
– Harissa
– Greek yogurt
– tomato paste
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