Last week I asked in my fabulous amazing wonderful newsletter subscribers (what you aren’t one?!)
What is your #1 biggest struggle right now when it comes to clean eating??
A couple of answers showed up over and over and over…umm and over.
TIME.
I can’t manufacture more hours in the day or make you want to spend more time in the kitchen {cause I don’t}, but I can tell you from experience you don’t need TIME to eat clean. I’ve been doing it for years without that whole insanity of hours and hours on the weekend prepping.
One of my strategies: crockpot or one dish meals!
Luckily I have a great solution for one of them: TIME!!! People now is when you can make that crockpot work for you like you wouldn’t even believe. You have the option to prep in advance, freeze things and toss it in OR just toss it in whenever.
MEATY DISHES
Apple Cranberry Chicken by The Lean Green Bean
Chicken Tikka Masala by The Lemon Bowl
Turkey Breast with Cranberry Sauce by The Creative Bite
White Bean Chicken Chili by RunToTheFinish (it’s a family favorite)
Sweet Potato Veggie Turkey Chili by RunToTheFinish (my personal favorite!)
Healthy Spaghetti & Meatballs from Cookin’ Canuck
Super Easy Crockpost Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs by I Wash You Dry
VEGETARIAN
Slow Cooker Indian-spiced Chickpeas & Potatoes from Oh My Veggies
Hearty Vegan Chili by Me again
Slow Cooker Mashed Cauliflower by Holistically Engineered
Lentil Quinoa Stew by Herbal Academy
Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup Recipe from Add a Pinch
Crockpot Butternut Squash and Parsnip Soup by The Roasted Root
Slow Cooker Quinoa Ministrone from Rachel Cooks
BREAKFAST
Crockpot Hard Boiled Eggs by Tammilee Tips
Slow Cooker Quinoa Energy Bar Recipe by Food Faith Fitness
Crockpot Breakfast Casserole by The Apple of My Eye
Slow Cooker Veggie Omelette from Diet Hood
Cherry Almond Steel Cut Oats by Love and Zest
Healthy Carmel Mocha Oatmeal by The Big Mans World
ONE DISH SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN
And for the few of you who have told me that you don’t have a crockpot, first I say what are you waiting for?! I mean you know I’m the queen of minimalism, we have like 5 bowls, but this is a must have!
But maybe you just need something NOW, no time for all day cooking. How about a 5 minute one dish meal?
ONE DISH SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN
Ingredients
- 1 15.25 ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup fresh salsa
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 22 ounce package pre-cooked Chicken Breast Strips
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend for David's half
Instructions
- Options: Serve over top of tortillas or spinach and top with guacamole!
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Is it a crockpot or a slow cooker??
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Jilliann
I call it a crockpot! And I love mine! I also love one dish meals. Your southwest chicken recipe is similar to a dish I make quite often. One dish and it makes enough for 4-5 meals for the week. I love it!
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@LCCotter
well you know i love my crock pot. So I will be making my way down this list!
slysamblogs
I am a big slow cooker fan! It is such an easy way to make flavorful, home-cooked meals.
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Sarah
Knowing some fast, healthy recipes is pretty much key to living a healthy lifestyle. It's so easy to fall off the wagon when you're hungry and you have to choose between the junk food that takes 1 minute of prep, and the healthy food that takes an hour to prepare. When your willpower is already wearing thin, the choice seems to make itself for you. However when you know fast and easy recipes that are also healthy, there's at least a chance that you'll make the right choice!
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thisrunnersrecipes
I'm pinning so many recipes as I go down this list – I need to use my crockpot more and you rounded up some fantastic recipes, Amanda!
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Carla
I REALLLY TRY TO OWN IT (cooking isnt a priority some days!) and not claim BUSY—but I really need these recipes.
Daily.
Did I mention cooking isnt a priority? :)
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Krysten
It is ALWAYS time. These are magical!
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Liz
I love love love my crockpot. It is the BEST invention ever. Seriously. Can't wait to try some of these.. thanks for a great roundup!
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