Making a healthy, delicious meal just got easier with these slow-cooker dinner recipes.
Just load in your ingredients, walk away and come back to a flavorful dinner.
Dinners like Slow-Cooker Chile-Orange Chicken Tacos and Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili with Butternut Squash are nutritious and tasty.
Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Stew
This Mediterranean stew is a healthy dinner chock-full of vegetables and hearty chickpeas.
A drizzle of olive oil to finish carries the flavors of this easy vegan crock-pot stew.
For those who prefer a spicier chili, just pass hot sauce at the table.
Slow-Cooker Chile-Orange Chicken Tacos
A taco night favorite!
Ask for a 4-ounce slab of Serrano ham or prosciutto at your deli counter instead of buying slices.
This particular bean breaks down beautifully, giving the dish its rich, creamy texture.
For a stovetop variation, see below.
Serve it over rice with Indian-style green chutney and a side of plain yogurt.
Adding a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro just before serving brightens up the flavors.
This load-and-go recipe makes a complete and satisfying meal; just add a green salad.
Look for it in cans in the Latin section of your supermarket.
Serve the stew with shredded cabbage, radishes, fresh cilantro and sour cream.
A garnish of fresh avocado and chopped cilantro is a nice touch.
You could also serve the meatballs over creamy polenta or on a sandwich with melted provolone.
Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.
