Take it Slow

Delish, skinny Crock-Pot® recipes for the girl on the go

These days the world is moving faster and faster. We’re surrounded by fast food, instant messenger, speed dialing, speed dating, microwave meals, streaming movies, 3G, 4G, and two-month marriages.

Although fast can often be good, sometimes slow is even better. Think a leisurely lunch with the girls, an afternoon walk through the park, and a weekend in bed with your man (yes, I said weekend).

And since we're taking everything slow I have to share my renewed love of the slow cooker(and no, I am no longer talking about that weekend with our man). Although its popularity may have waned over the years, the kitchen essential is back and better than ever thanks to the geniuses at SkinnyCrockPot.com.

Slow-cooked dishes are actually fab for the girl on the go as the Crock-Pot® does all the work for you while you’re at work. And now you, yourself can put a healthy spin on traditional Crock-Pot® recipes!

1. Skinny Turkey Stew, Texas Style

Everything is bigger in Texas and this hearty stew is huge on fantastic flavor. But with less than 200 calories per serving, it will fill you up without filling you out.

SKINNY TURKEY STEW, TEXAS STYLE

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 stalk celery, diced 


1/2 cup diced onion


1 clove garlic,

minced 
Olive oil (for sautéing)


2-3 cups turkey meat


1 cup sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes


2 carrots, peeled and sliced


1/2 teaspoon black pepper


1/8 teaspoon allspice


1 bay leaf


1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)


1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)


1 cup frozen peas (no sugar or salt added)


2 cups chicken broth (fat free, low sodium)


1 (14.5 oz.) can fire roasted tomatoes


Salt to taste

Directions
1. Sauté garlic, celery and onion in oil over medium-low heat until tender, about 5 minutes.

2. Add all the above ingredients to the slow cooker, stir to combine.

3. Cover and cook on low 8 hours or until carrots are tender.

NOTE: If you prefer not to sauté, simply leave out the olive oil and add the remaining ingredients to the crock pot, cover and cook as directed.

Minimum Crock-Pot Size: 5 quarts

Nutritional Information
Makes approximately 10 servings; 1 serving is 1/2 cup. Nutritional Content for 1 serving:
Calories: 183
Total Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 47mg
Sodium: 253mg
Carbohydrates: 17g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugars: 5g
Protein: 21g

Nutritional Information estimated at Nutritiondata.com. Data may not be accurate.