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LOW FAT SLOW COOKER RECIPES
Beef Roast and Vegetables
The leanest cuts of beef which have less fat can be expensive, however a slow cooked roast allows the cheaper cuts of beef to become amazingly tender and an inexpensive healthy option.
Serves 6 - approx 265 cals per portion (365 with potatoes)
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Low Fat Chicken and Vegetable Stew
Chicken thighs are not as low fat as chicken breasts but are perfect for the slow cooker. Be sure to choose skinless chicken thighs and trim any excess fat before cooking.
Serves 4-6 - approx 271 cals per portion
- 6/8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or about a 1lb in weight.
Recipes like this can be found in the Traditional Main Meals section of our Lifestyle Plan, click here to get your copy....
Chicken Chili
Serves 4 - approx 200 cals per portion
Recipes like this can be found in the Traditional Main Meals section of our Lifestyle Plan, click here to get your copy....
LOW FAT SLOW COOKER RECIPES
Beef Roast and Vegetables
The leanest cuts of beef which have less fat can be expensive, however a slow cooked roast allows the cheaper cuts of beef to become amazingly tender and an inexpensive healthy option.
Serves 6 - approx 265 cals per portion (365 with potatoes)
- 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
- 8oz/224g sliced mushrooms
- A can of chopped tomatoes
- 2 sun dried tomatoes chopped
- 8oz/224g sliced mushrooms
- A can of chopped tomatoes
- 2 sun dried tomatoes chopped
- ¾lb carrots, peeled and cut into thick chunks
- 1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped
- 2lb boneless beef round sirloin tip, trim off fat
- 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped
- 2lb boneless beef round sirloin tip, trim off fat
- 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
Coat the inside of a med/large size slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chopped onions, carrots; sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms and green pepper inside. Heat a large non-stick pan coated with cooking spray on medium high. Brown the beef for three minutes per side. Carefully remove and place in slow cooker on top of vegetables. Pour canned tomatoes over meat and drizzle Worcestershire sauce on top. Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours. Serve with 5 oz mashed/boiled potatoes.
Low Fat Chicken and Vegetable Stew
Chicken thighs are not as low fat as chicken breasts but are perfect for the slow cooker. Be sure to choose skinless chicken thighs and trim any excess fat before cooking.
Serves 4-6 - approx 271 cals per portion
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 8oz/224g sliced mushrooms
- 3 medium potatoes cut into chunks
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- ½ tsp fresh thyme
- 1 small sprig rosemary
- 8oz/224g sliced mushrooms
- 3 medium potatoes cut into chunks
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- ½ tsp fresh thyme
- 1 small sprig rosemary
- ¾lb carrots, peeled and cut into thick chunks
- 1 large leek, white part only, cleaned and sliced
- 9oz/252g baby carrots
- 1 large stalk of celery, sliced
- 2 chicken stock cubes made in ½ pint hot water
- 1 large leek, white part only, cleaned and sliced
- 9oz/252g baby carrots
- 1 large stalk of celery, sliced
- 2 chicken stock cubes made in ½ pint hot water
Coat bottom and sides of a slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place vegetables in the pot. Trim chicken thighs of excess fat and cut into pieces. Add chicken to the pot, followed by herbs, chopped tomatoes and chicken stock. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours. Serve with spring greens or broccoli.
Chicken Chili
Serves 4 - approx 200 cals per portion
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 1 med onion diced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 2 tspns chilli powder or to taste
- 1 med onion diced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 2 tspns chilli powder or to taste
- 1lb chicken breast sliced into small chunks
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 green pepper diced
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 green pepper diced
Cut chicken into small pieces. Place chicken, onion, green pepper and chilli powder in slow cooker on high for 1 hour, then low for 4 hours. Add tomatoes and kidney beans. Cook in slow cooker for additional 3 hours. Dish up and serve. Serve with 6 oz jacket potato (150 cals) or 6ozs cooked rice (approx 200 cals).