Healthy Crockpot Recipes

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  • swsays
    swsays Posts: 125 Member
    Wow! Can't wait to try some of these!
  • sillyvalentine
    sillyvalentine Posts: 460 Member
    I love to cook Pork Tenderloin in the crock pot. I chop a tenderloin in 4 (because I have a small pot) and pour water, brown sugar and cinnamon on top. I mix it around once or twice during cooking. Cook on high for 5 hours. Turned into a nice brown sugar pulled pork.
  • esai465
    esai465 Posts: 28 Member
    Bump...thanks for the recipes!
  • rondaj05
    rondaj05 Posts: 497 Member
    A. I love this website for healthy recipes B. This is one of my favorites- http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/02/crock-pot-santa-fe-chicken-425-pts.html, I serve on brown rice, with lettuce, little cheese and dap of sour cream on top! Sooo good!

    +1 This is a favorite for my whole family. I make it every other week! The added bonus is I have healthy leftovers to throw in a container and take to work for my lunch.
  • creativefrugalmom
    creativefrugalmom Posts: 267 Member
    These are all great! Thanks for sharing. It's getting me even more excited about using my crockpot...
  • mum2candd
    mum2candd Posts: 37
    bump for later
  • corinneselene
    corinneselene Posts: 306 Member
    Hey! Just posted a Whole Chicken with Dry rub recipe in the RECIPE section! It was divine.

    Ingredients:

    1 1/2 Tbs. whole fennel seeds
    2 Tbs. whole black peppercorns
    1 Tbs. dried lavender
    1 Tbs. dried rosemary
    2 Tbs. dried thyme
    2 Tbs. dried oregano
    1 Tbs. dried marjoram
    2 Tbs. red chili flakes
    2 Tbs. sugar
    4 Tbs. coarse salt

    Directions:

    In a small, heavy fry pan over medium heat, combine the fennel seeds and black peppercorns. Cook, shaking the pan frequently, until the spices are aromatic and the fennel seeds start to darken, about 3 minutes. Spread the toasted spices out on a large plate (crowding will cause them to steam and soften).

    When the spices are cool, transfer them to a spice grinder and add the lavender, rosemary, thyme, oregano, marjoram and red chili flakes. Pulse to grind, periodically shaking the grinder (while holding the cover tightly) to keep the spices evenly distributed for a uniform grind.

    Transfer the ground spices to a small bowl and stir in the sugar and salt. Makes about 1 cup.

    Recipe Courtesy of Adam Sobel, Executive Chef, Bourbon Steak, Washington, D.C.
  • jenn8278
    jenn8278 Posts: 396 Member
    Doing my meal planning today. These will definitely come in handy!
  • 100Pct4Me
    100Pct4Me Posts: 6 Member
    Yum!
  • psmd
    psmd Posts: 764 Member
    Excited about these recipes!
  • debbecake
    debbecake Posts: 20 Member
    bump....
  • Billy323
    Billy323 Posts: 182 Member
    Great stuff in here. I don't use my crock pot nearly as much as I should and may just dust it off.
  • jazchlo
    jazchlo Posts: 56 Member
    Thanks for the ideas!!
  • Ideabaker
    Ideabaker Posts: 516 Member
    Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew Sounds so nice! So do many of the recipes here; thanks everyone for posting!
  • AprilShore
    AprilShore Posts: 35 Member
    I usually toss in frozen meat. Just cut back on the liquid you put in.
  • strivingfor130
    strivingfor130 Posts: 221 Member
    Bump for recipes!!
  • davidrip1
    davidrip1 Posts: 70 Member
    Bump!
  • kellyskitties
    kellyskitties Posts: 475 Member
    IN
    for tasty goodness and saving time
  • Lifeisgood4
    Lifeisgood4 Posts: 120 Member
    Bump!
  • fuman19
    fuman19 Posts: 2 Member
    Bump!
  • sarahford09
    sarahford09 Posts: 14 Member
    Can't wait to try these. :)
    Never thought of using frozen chicken before. That will really help me as my days at work tend to be really long
    Thanks everyone!
  • runmacs
    runmacs Posts: 3 Member
    Bump
  • Ke11er
    Ke11er Posts: 147 Member
    ---A really easy idea is to just plop a whole chicken into your crock pot and let it roast all day. Steam a bag of veggies when you get home and you're all set.

    ---One of my family's favorites healthy crock pot dishes is Italian Chicken:

    Toss frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts in your crock pot. Cover with a can of stewed tomatoes. Sprinkle on Italian Seasoning (a blend of basil and oregano mostly if you're using separate spices) and garlic powder (or fresh, frozen, or garlic out of a jar--what ever you prefer). Top with one large onion, sliced and separated into rings. And, 1-2 green bell peppers sliced. You can also add seasonal veggies or family favorites (like peas, zucchini etc.)

    When you get home your house will smell delicious and you'll find tender chicken breasts all ready to go. There will be a good amount of liquid from the veggies, so I drain that off and use it to make rice. Serve the chicken breast atop the rice. Add a steamed veggie, bag of salad, or fruit on the side.

    (I like to chop the veggies and "load" my crock pot after dinner the night before so I can clean up the mess with the dinner dishes. In the morning I just drop the crock out of the fridge into the pot and walk away with no mess to face when we get home.)

    --I also use my crock pot to make breakfast so the morning rush is easier. After dinner.... slice apples and toss with brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Put the apples in the crock pot and pour oatmeal (mix with water according to the directions, but don't cook) over the apples. Let simmer on low all night, stir to mix in the morning and breakfast is hot and ready!
  • Ke11er
    Ke11er Posts: 147 Member
    Oh, another favorite...use your crock pot to make an easy loaded baked potato bar. Rub some olive oil and sprinkle salt on the outside of scrubbed potatoes. Cook on low all day. When you get home steam a bag of broccoli to use as a topping. Set out shredded cheddar cheese, plain Greek yogurt, bacon bits etc. and let your family build their own.
  • trisH_7183
    trisH_7183 Posts: 1,486 Member
    Both recipes sound great. Do you use low setting for the chicken?
    ---A really easy idea is to just plop a whole chicken into your crock pot and let it roast all day. Steam a bag of veggies when you get home and you're all set.

    ---One of my family's favorites healthy crock pot dishes is Italian Chicken:

    Toss frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts in your crock pot. Cover with a can of stewed tomatoes. Sprinkle on Italian Seasoning (a blend of basil and oregano mostly if you're using separate spices) and garlic powder (or fresh, frozen, or garlic out of a jar--what ever you prefer). Top with one large onion, sliced and separated into rings. And, 1-2 green bell peppers sliced. You can also add seasonal veggies or family favorites (like peas, zucchini etc.)

    When you get home your house will smell delicious and you'll find tender chicken breasts all ready to go. There will be a good amount of liquid from the veggies, so I drain that off and use it to make rice. Serve the chicken breast atop the rice. Add a steamed veggie, bag of salad, or fruit on the side.

    (I like to chop the veggies and "load" my crock pot after dinner the night before so I can clean up the mess with the dinner dishes. In the morning I just drop the crock out of the fridge into the pot and walk away with no mess to face when we get home.)

    --I also use my crock pot to make breakfast so the morning rush is easier. After dinner.... slice apples and toss with brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Put the apples in the crock pot and pour oatmeal (mix with water according to the directions, but don't cook) over the apples. Let simmer on low all night, stir to mix in the morning and breakfast is hot and ready!
  • Mhgretsch
    Mhgretsch Posts: 259 Member
    bump
  • Ke11er
    Ke11er Posts: 147 Member
    Right, cook on the low setting for the chicken (it would be ready sooner but I'm gone for about 9 hours).
  • NanzyBoek
    NanzyBoek Posts: 151 Member
    My favorite quick crockpot recipe:

    Slice up one medium Granny Smith apple and line bottom of crockpot
    Top with 1-2 turkey breasts
    Cover with another layer of apple slices
    Add 1 can of cranberry jelly

    Cook on low 8-10 hours

    I serve mine with steamed vegetables. It's like a turkey dinner without all the fuss!

    Bump, going to try this one tomorrow!
  • marja40
    marja40 Posts: 2 Member
    bump:smile:
  • TrishaLeighNelson
    TrishaLeighNelson Posts: 258 Member
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