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Savor the simple and healthy dinners with these recipes that simmer to perfection in your slow cooker. These recipes arehigh in fiberwith at least 6 grams per serving, they also contain no more than375 calories per serving, making them a light and nutritious meal that can help support weight loss, if that is your goal. From hearty stews like our Southwestern Sweet Potato Stew to cozy soups like our Slow-Cooker Bean, Kale and Barley Soup, these meals are delicious, nourishing and perfect to help you stay fueled during a busy week.
01of 17Slow-Cooker Bean, Kale & Barley SoupPhotographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Ali RameeBeans and kale are packed into each bite of this hearty slow-cooker soup. Barley adds a chewiness to provide texture, while dried mushrooms lend an earthiness and depth. Finishing with acidic lemon juice brightens the flavors.View recipe
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Slow-Cooker Bean, Kale & Barley Soup
Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee
Beans and kale are packed into each bite of this hearty slow-cooker soup. Barley adds a chewiness to provide texture, while dried mushrooms lend an earthiness and depth. Finishing with acidic lemon juice brightens the flavors.
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02of 17Vegetarian Slow-Cooker PozoleThis healthy vegetarian take on the Mexican stew pozole gets tons of flavor from poblano peppers, ancho chile powder and dried herbs and spices, while cannellini beans provide protein and fiber.View recipe
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Vegetarian Slow-Cooker Pozole
This healthy vegetarian take on the Mexican stew pozole gets tons of flavor from poblano peppers, ancho chile powder and dried herbs and spices, while cannellini beans provide protein and fiber.
03of 17Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken ChiliAli RedmondIf you like Buffalo wings, you’ll love the flavors in this warm, hearty chili that comes together easily in the slow cooker. Sour cream helps cut the heat, but you could also use plain strained yogurt.View recipe
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Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Ali Redmond
If you like Buffalo wings, you’ll love the flavors in this warm, hearty chili that comes together easily in the slow cooker. Sour cream helps cut the heat, but you could also use plain strained yogurt.
04of 17Slow-Cooker Bean, Kale & Barley SoupPhotographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Ali RameeBeans and kale are packed into each bite of this hearty slow-cooker soup. Barley adds a chewiness to provide texture, while dried mushrooms lend an earthiness and depth. Finishing with acidic lemon juice brightens the flavors.View recipe
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05of 17Southwestern Sweet Potato StewThis hearty Southwestern-inspired stew may take a while in your slow cooker, but it’s so worth it! Full of sweet potatoes, black beans, and hominy, it will satisfy your tastebuds and keep you full for hours.View recipe
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Southwestern Sweet Potato Stew
This hearty Southwestern-inspired stew may take a while in your slow cooker, but it’s so worth it! Full of sweet potatoes, black beans, and hominy, it will satisfy your tastebuds and keep you full for hours.
06of 17Slow-Cooker Lentil, Carrot & Potato SoupPuréeing some of the lentil-vegetable mixture, and then combining it with the remaining vegetables and lentils gives the soup a texture that satisfies those who love a creamy soup and those who prefer it chunky. Serve this slow-cooker lentil soup with crackers.View recipe
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Slow-Cooker Lentil, Carrot & Potato Soup
Puréeing some of the lentil-vegetable mixture, and then combining it with the remaining vegetables and lentils gives the soup a texture that satisfies those who love a creamy soup and those who prefer it chunky. Serve this slow-cooker lentil soup with crackers.
07of 17Slow-Cooker Curried Sweet Potato & Cauliflower with Coconut & CashewsPhotographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyTopped with toothsome coconut chips and roasted cashews, this vegetarian curry is rich and satisfying. A sprinkle of dried fruit serves as a counterpoint to the warm curry spices. Serve with brown rice or naan, if desired.View recipe
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Slow-Cooker Curried Sweet Potato & Cauliflower with Coconut & Cashews
Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Topped with toothsome coconut chips and roasted cashews, this vegetarian curry is rich and satisfying. A sprinkle of dried fruit serves as a counterpoint to the warm curry spices. Serve with brown rice or naan, if desired.
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Slow-Cooker Cabbage Soup with Sherry
Victor Protasio
09of 17Slow-Cooker Chile-Orange Chicken TacosA taco night favorite! Boneless chicken breasts cook low and slow in a chipotle-orange sauce until they’re pull-apart tender, then are paired with a fresh avocado-orange salsa.View recipe
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Slow-Cooker Chile-Orange Chicken Tacos
A taco night favorite! Boneless chicken breasts cook low and slow in a chipotle-orange sauce until they’re pull-apart tender, then are paired with a fresh avocado-orange salsa.
10of 17Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup with Garlicky CroutonsFans of split pea soup will go crazy for bowls of this version that requires almost no hands-on time. If you sop up every last drop of this slow-cooker split pea soup, fantastic; if you have leftovers, even better–it might just be tastier the next day once the flavors have melded. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.View recipe
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Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup with Garlicky Croutons
Fans of split pea soup will go crazy for bowls of this version that requires almost no hands-on time. If you sop up every last drop of this slow-cooker split pea soup, fantastic; if you have leftovers, even better–it might just be tastier the next day once the flavors have melded. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.
11of 17Slow-Cooker Pinto Bean Stew with Jalapeno-Corn DumplingsThis healthy slow-cooker pinto bean stew recipe is bursting with veggies–onion, bell pepper, celery and corn–and topped with crunchy bits of radish and chile- and lime-flecked cornbread dumplings. If you’re pressed for time, skip the dumplings and serve this pinto bean stew straight out of the crock pot, topped with crushed tortilla chips and a sprinkling of Monterey Jack cheese. Make sure to soak your dried beans before using them in the slow cooker to ensure even cooking.View recipe
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Slow-Cooker Pinto Bean Stew with Jalapeno-Corn Dumplings
This healthy slow-cooker pinto bean stew recipe is bursting with veggies–onion, bell pepper, celery and corn–and topped with crunchy bits of radish and chile- and lime-flecked cornbread dumplings. If you’re pressed for time, skip the dumplings and serve this pinto bean stew straight out of the crock pot, topped with crushed tortilla chips and a sprinkling of Monterey Jack cheese. Make sure to soak your dried beans before using them in the slow cooker to ensure even cooking.
12of 17Bean Medley ChiliThree beans are better than one in this slow cooker chili recipe. Each type adds a distinctive flavor and texture.View recipe
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Bean Medley Chili
Three beans are better than one in this slow cooker chili recipe. Each type adds a distinctive flavor and texture.
13of 17Chicken RagoutThis chicken ragout main dish is an easy choice for dinner. Made with carrots, onion, mushrooms, and tomatoes and flavored with rosemary and thyme, it cooks in the slow cooker and is served over whole-wheat noodles.View recipe
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Chicken Ragout
This chicken ragout main dish is an easy choice for dinner. Made with carrots, onion, mushrooms, and tomatoes and flavored with rosemary and thyme, it cooks in the slow cooker and is served over whole-wheat noodles.
14of 17Slow-Cooker BorschtBorscht is an Eastern European soup that typically features beets as a prominent ingredient, thus the resulting dish has a purple-red color. Our slow-cooker rendition is literally beefed up with brisket and showcases whole-grain rye berries, a source of fiber.View recipe
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Slow-Cooker Borscht
Borscht is an Eastern European soup that typically features beets as a prominent ingredient, thus the resulting dish has a purple-red color. Our slow-cooker rendition is literally beefed up with brisket and showcases whole-grain rye berries, a source of fiber.
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Cacio e Pepe White Beans & Escarole
Photographer: Brittany Conerly
16of 17Slow-Cooker Green Minestrone with Fennel & ParmesanPhotographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyA strip of Parmesan rind in the broth gives this minestrone soup a deep, layered flavor, and fresh fennel adds a bright anise note. You don’t need much pesto here—swirl in just enough to tint the broth and release its fresh-basil scent. If you avoid cheese made with rennet, look for vegetarian Parmesan cheese, which is made without it.View recipe
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Slow-Cooker Green Minestrone with Fennel & Parmesan
A strip of Parmesan rind in the broth gives this minestrone soup a deep, layered flavor, and fresh fennel adds a bright anise note. You don’t need much pesto here—swirl in just enough to tint the broth and release its fresh-basil scent. If you avoid cheese made with rennet, look for vegetarian Parmesan cheese, which is made without it.
17of 17Slow-Cooker Kale & White Bean StewAli RedmondWarm up to a hearty bowl of soup made with winter vegetables and protein-rich white beans. Comforting spices like oregano and thyme build flavor, while Parmesan provides an irresistibly savory finish.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Kale & White Bean Stew
Warm up to a hearty bowl of soup made with winter vegetables and protein-rich white beans. Comforting spices like oregano and thyme build flavor, while Parmesan provides an irresistibly savory finish.
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