These weight loss crock pot dinners taste amazing and will help you keep warm during weight loss in winter.
This is the time of year for some good comfort food, and so you may want to think through some weight loss crock pot dinners. Many people think that comfort food, particularly the type made in a crock pot, can’t possibly be healthy—but this is a wrong assumption!
Using fresh and natural ingredients and making healthy substitutions can ensure that you get the ease of a crock pot meal, and yet not the usual fat that this sort of comfort food can bring. So if you’re wondering what to make tonight, try looking into one of these easy weight loss crock pot dinners that will wow any crowd!
Spicy Black Bean Soup
This is one of the easiest weight loss crock pot dinners out there, and yet it’s so substantial. You won’t believe how quickly you can make it, and it’s sure to please the most discerning taste.
1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium-size red onions, chopped 1 medium-size red bell pepper, chopped 1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 teaspoons ground cumin 1 16-ounce package dried black beans 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chiles from a can (use less if you prefer less heat) 7 cups hot water (tap water is fine) 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Optional toppings: sour cream Greek yogurt crema or creme fraiche avocado
Directions:
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and both bell peppers and sauté until beginning to brown, about eight minutes. Add garlic and cumin; stir one minute. Transfer mixture to 6-quart slow cooker. Add beans and chipotles, then 7 cups hot water.
