Slow-cooker meals were made for busy weekdays and sunny weekends. Simply gather and prep your ingredients, toss them in your cooker, and arrive home to a perfectly balanced meal. These healthy recipes rely on fresh vegetables as the base for a creamy soup, a flavoring agent in a curry, a topping for on-the-go tacos, and more!
Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder
Coziness and comfort are served up in one bowl in this rendition of the beloved soup from Kitchn. The key to keeping this filling meal light and bright is the lemony, zingy bell pepper relish on top.
Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos
Mexican cola is used as a tasty tenderizing agent in this simple slow-cooker meal from Goodtaste. If pork shoulder isn’t your thing, swap in chicken thighs instead!
Slow-Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken
Coconut curry is a versatile dish that comes together in a flash. Full-fat coconut milk creates a creamy curry that pairs well with chiles, lime, and chicken. This recipe from Fit Foodie Finds can be served with or without rice depending on your hunger level.
Slow-Cooker Cauliflower-Turmeric Soup
Blitzed cauliflower and potatoes create a creamy base that acts as a blank canvas for spices like ginger, coriander, and turmeric. This hearty soup from Williams Sonoma Taste earns bonus points for requiring only a few nonpantry staple ingredients!
Crock-Pot White Chicken Chili
This take on white chili from Real Food Whole Life is free of dairy, opting to use pureed beans and dairy-free cream cheese for a lightened-up base. Busy cooks fueling on-the-go families will also love the double hit of protein from white beans and chicken breast.
Slow-Cooker Chicken and Spring Vegetable Stew
Stew is a great way to use a bounty of veggies that are on their last legs. Valerie’s Kitchen calls for carrots, leeks, and mushrooms, but also consider adding baby bok choy, lacinato kale, or a handful of spinach toward the end of the cooking cycle.
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