The easiest way to stick to healthy habits is to find recipes that will stimulate your taste buds while also providing your body with the nutrients it needs to achieve your weight loss goals. The crock pot is one of the most versatile gadgets you can have in your kitchen as it can put together a number of healthy and delicious recipes that make weight loss effortless and create an abundance of leftovers to enjoy all week long. If you’re hoping to improve your diet before summer so that you can feel your best about yourself, these are the eight crock-pot recipes to try over the next few weeks to change your menu and keep yourself healthy feed.
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Crock Pot Beef & Broccoli
Loaded with protein and antioxidants, this simple and flavourful recipe makes a delicious dinner that can be served over brown rice for a balance of protein and healthy carbohydrates to keep you full and satisfied. The next time you’re tempted to order takeout, try so instead, so that you actually know the ingredients that are in your dish!
ingredients: Boned beef feed, beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, cloves of garlic, cornstarch, broccoli florets, brown rice
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Chicken Burrito Bowls
With chicken and beans providing plenty of protein, this dinner is the perfect substitute for a simple taco night. For the evenings when you crave chipotle, break out the slow cooker and toss your ingredients in so you can have a decadent meal for dinner with no hassle.
ingredients: Boneless skinless chicken, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, chili powder, salt, cumin, black beans, brown rice, corn kernels
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Vegetarian chili
If you have a plant-based diet, this chilli recipe is perfect for you. Filled with beans, vegetables, and lentils, this dish provides both protein and flavor. It promises to keep you full long after you eat. Great for cooler spring nights, make this chili in excess and freeze the leftovers to enjoy later in the week when you don’t have the energy to cook it.
ingredients: Pinto beans, black beans, kidney beans, red lentils, crushed tomatoes, chilli sauce, red wine vinegar, vegetable broth, garlic cloves, carrots, red peppers, mushrooms, onions, chilli powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, sea salt, red pepper flakes, oregano
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Crock Pot Enchiladas
Another veggie dinner, this delicious recipe quickly becomes a midweek staple that is easy to put together and offers a variety of nutrients perfect for a balanced diet. Take out the meat to make it vegetarian or enjoy it as it is for an extra protein boost.
ingredients: Long grain rice, chicken broth, zucchini, red pepper, green pepper, red onion, carrot, black beans, cumin, red enchilada sauce, chicken breast, salt and pepper, cheddar cheese, frozen corn
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lentil soup
Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein, so this recipe is a great addition to your diet plan for easy weight loss. Loaded with anti-inflammatory vegetables and rich flavor, this soup proves that eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring.
ingredients: Green lentils, vegetable broth, celery, carrots, yellow onions, garlic, thyme, oregano, cumin, paprika, bay leaves, diced tomatoes, black pepper, baby spinach
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Honey Garlic Chicken
If you’re looking for a recipe that is quick, easy, and delicious, this Honey Garlic Chicken is for you! Served with a side dish of vegetables and some rice, this dinner contains all of the essential macronutrients your diet should include without affecting the taste.
ingredients: Chicken breast, honey, soy sauce, water, apple cider vinegar, garlic
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Thai chicken curry
Throwing a curry together is one of the easiest ways to prepare a healthy and delicious meal that includes an array of vegetables and protein to enhance your eating plan. Full of flavor and valuable nutrients, this recipe makes for a great meal just the way you make it, as well as amazing leftovers!
ingredients: Chicken broth, red curry paste, soy sauce, coconut sugar, chopped ginger, fish sauce, garlic, boneless chicken, butternut squash, yellow onion, chili peppers, coconut milk, kale
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Quinoa stuffed peppers
Stuffed peppers are a great way to get a full serving of vegetables without thinking, and quinoa is a delicious grain that is plentiful in nutritional benefits while keeping you full at the same time. Hearty and vegan, this meal is perfect for those who want something simple and fresh to end the day.
ingredients: Quinoa, salsa, corn, black beans, cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic salt, salt, paprika, avocados, lim, hot sauce, coriander
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