Looking for healthy low cal Crock pot recipes?

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  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    edited April 2015
    This is yummy too... I have TONS of these, all of these have been tried several times and even double recipes for left overs or freezing..

    This one is a casserole and really yummy...

    Mama Mia Vegetable Pie

    Serves: 6
    Ingredients
    1 tsp olive oil
    1 item(s) (medium) uncooked bell pepper(s), chopped
    1 small uncooked onion(s), chopped
    1/2 cup(s) portobello mushroom(s), chopped (equivalent to 1 medium mushroom)
    12 oz canned tomato sauce
    6 oz chicken (substitute for tofu). Dice or crumble the chicken in to small bites
    2 cup(s) cooked spaghetti
    3/4 cup(s) (shredded) part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
    Instructions
    Preheat oven to 375ºF.

    Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pepper, onion and mushroom; sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and tofu; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer mixture, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
    Meanwhile, coat a 9-inch-deep pie plate with cooking spray. Arrange spaghetti in bottom and up sides of pie plate. Pour tofu mixture over spaghetti; sprinkle with cheese.
    Bake for 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing into 6 pieces.


  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    edited April 2015
    Last one...

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Chipotle Beef
    Servings: 12
    Serving Size: 4 oz
    Depending on your ingredients: Nutritional Info: 155.3 calories, 4.7 g of fat, 8.9 g of carbohydrates, 1.3 g of fiber 26.1 g of protein

    Ingredients
    3 lbs beef eye round or bottom round roast, all fat trimmed
    2 cups of barbecue sauce (mine has 20 calories per 2 tbsp)
    1/2 cup blended chipotles

    Instructions
    1. Stir the barbecue sauce and chipotle together to create the sauce.
    2. Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper and add to the crockpot. Pour the sauce over the beef.
    3. Cook for 6 hours. Shred with a fork and cook an additional 10-20 minutes to let the sauce thicken up. Enjoy!
  • freechewy
    freechewy Posts: 111 Member
    I love my crockpot, I use it several times a week. Especially for sweet potatos, chicken and lean pork roast. Here is a good site if someone hasn't already suggested it: http://skinnyms.com/top-10-slow-cooker-recipes-on-skinny-ms/
  • fuhrmeister
    fuhrmeister Posts: 1,796 Member
    I love chicken taco chili Makes 6 servings for 322 cals w/o toppings

    1 can each kidney beans, black beans, corn drained (can use frozen corn)
    2 cans dices tomatoes
    1 diced onion
    1 taco season packet
    1tbsp chili powder
    salt and pepper to taste
    three chicken breast

    stir all ingredients but chicken together. Place chicken on top. Cook on low for 8 hours.
    Shred chicken with forks stir together and serve.

    Could add:
    1 or 2 4oz can green chilies if you want a little spice
    diced bell pepper

    Can top with cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions or crushed tortilla chips depending on calorie goal.
  • fuhrmeister
    fuhrmeister Posts: 1,796 Member
    gia07 wrote: »
    Not exactly low calorie this an all of these I posted are 5 stars


    Crock Pot Honey Sesame Chicken

    Serves 4

    Ingredients
    6-8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or 4 chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
    Salt and pepper
    1/2 cup diced onion
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 cup honey (cut the honey in 1/2 to save calories )
    1/4 cup ketchup
    1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
    1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    4 teaspoons cornstarch
    1/3 cup water
    2 packets minute rice, optional (use brown)
    1/2 tablespoon (or more) sesame seeds
    3 scallions, chopped

    Directions
    Place chicken in Crock Pot and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.
    In a medium bowl, combine onion, garlic, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, oil and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken. Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or high for 2 hours.
    Remove chicken to a cutting board, leaving sauce. Shred chicken into bite-sized pieces; set aside. Prepare rice according to package instructions.
    In a small bowl, dissolve 4 teaspoons cornstarch in 1/3 cup water; add to crock pot. Stir to combine with sauce. Cover and cook sauce on high for ten more minutes, or until slightly thickened.
    Add cooked rice to 4 plates, top with chicken and spoon sauce over top. Sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

    I totally just printed this!
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    I love these threads!! I'll be back to share and gather a bit later. ;)
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    [/quote]

    I totally just printed this![/quote]

    I was hoping that I could help just one person today!!!! Thanks and enjoy this one.

    I prepared this this week and yummy is not a good enough word!



  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    fuhrmeister wrote: »
    I love chicken taco chili Makes 6 servings for 322 cals w/o toppings

    1 can each kidney beans, black beans, corn drained (can use frozen corn)
    2 cans dices tomatoes
    1 diced onion
    1 taco season packet
    1tbsp chili powder
    salt and pepper to taste
    three chicken breast

    stir all ingredients but chicken together. Place chicken on top. Cook on low for 8 hours.
    Shred chicken with forks stir together and serve.

    Could add:
    1 or 2 4oz can green chilies if you want a little spice
    diced bell pepper

    Can top with cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions or crushed tortilla chips depending on calorie goal.

    Definitely something I'd try... simple and tasty sounding! I really need to pull out my recipe for homemade Taco Seasoning. Be nice to have it on hand and much less sodium.

    Thanks for the share :)
  • daniellejoan32
    daniellejoan32 Posts: 1 Member
    gia07 wrote: »
    I have tons of these. I use the crockpot 1 time a week or I make casseroles. It is cheaper and better to cook in bulk I think.

    I have Chili Mac, Three Bean Chili, Pork Tenderloin, Chicken & Brocolli, and sooooo many more. I can email them to any one that wants them. I have emailed them to several members already. If you can open them in word they are yours..

    Just send me a message with an email and I will shoot them out..

    Umm yess! Please do send recipes to daniellejoan32@gmail.com
    Thanks in advance
  • lucys1225
    lucys1225 Posts: 597 Member
    AngryViking1970 wrote: »
    epawelek wrote: »
    My all-time favorite crockpot recipe is these beef carnitas. Shred them and throw them in some corn tortillas with a squeeze of lime, a spoonful of pico de gallo, and avocado slices.... OMG DELISH!

    Pretty healthy dinner if you pack on the veggies in the tacos. And I guaratee the hubs and kiddos with LOVE them.

    http://www.eatliverun.com/crock-pot-beef-carnitas-tacos/

    This is happening.

    One of my favorites too!
  • Michelletrk
    Michelletrk Posts: 53 Member
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  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    daniellejoan32 wrote: »
    gia07 wrote: »
    I have tons of these. I use the crockpot 1 time a week or I make casseroles. It is cheaper and better to cook in bulk I think.

    I have Chili Mac, Three Bean Chili, Pork Tenderloin, Chicken & Brocolli, and sooooo many more. I can email them to any one that wants them. I have emailed them to several members already. If you can open them in word they are yours..

    Just send me a message with an email and I will shoot them out..

    Umm yess! Please do send recipes to daniellejoan32@gmail.com
    Thanks in advance

    Hey @daniellejoan32, I just logged back this morning and saw your post. I will get these out to you today..
  • titiansmith
    titiansmith Posts: 4
    daniellejoan32 wrote: »
    gia07 wrote: »
    I have tons of these. I use the crockpot 1 time a week or I make casseroles. It is cheaper and better to cook in bulk I think.

    I have Chili Mac, Three Bean Chili, Pork Tenderloin, Chicken & Brocolli, and sooooo many more. I can email them to any one that wants them. I have emailed them to several members already. If you can open them in word they are yours..

    Just send me a message with an email and I will shoot them out..

    Umm yess! Please do send recipes to titiansmith@gmail.com
    Thanks in advance


  • heatherc369
    heatherc369 Posts: 1,555 Member
    Thanks everyone!!! I will def try these out! I already tried the taco chicken one, which was great and I have done the whole frozen chicken one twice now :)
  • lindaloo1213
    lindaloo1213 Posts: 283 Member
    Hearts_2015 wrote: »
    fuhrmeister wrote: »
    I love chicken taco chili Makes 6 servings for 322 cals w/o toppings

    1 can each kidney beans, black beans, corn drained (can use frozen corn)
    2 cans dices tomatoes
    1 diced onion
    1 taco season packet
    1tbsp chili powder
    salt and pepper to taste
    three chicken breast

    stir all ingredients but chicken together. Place chicken on top. Cook on low for 8 hours.
    Shred chicken with forks stir together and serve.

    Could add:
    1 or 2 4oz can green chilies if you want a little spice
    diced bell pepper

    Can top with cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions or crushed tortilla chips depending on calorie goal.

    Definitely something I'd try... simple and tasty sounding! I really need to pull out my recipe for homemade Taco Seasoning. Be nice to have it on hand and much less sodium.

    Thanks for the share :)

    I made this today, but with ground turkey (browned and drained before adding to crock pot, 10 mins while adding the canned stuff) it was delicious! I used two cans of black beans otherwise the kids wont eat kidney beans.

  • cindytw
    cindytw Posts: 1,027 Member
    garagegymmiami.com/recipes/2014/triple-hamburgercheeseburger-slow-cooker-meatloaf/
    My favorite of a bunch!
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