Here are three healthy 5-ingredient crockpot dinners:
Lemon Herb Chicken
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Chicken breasts
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Fresh lemon juice
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Garlic (minced)
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Fresh rosemary or thyme
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Chicken broth (low sodium)
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Instructions: Place chicken in the crockpot, pour lemon juice and chicken broth over it, add garlic, and top with fresh herbs. Cook on low for 6 hours. Serve with a side of steamed veggies or over brown rice.
Tuscan White Bean Soup
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Cannellini beans (canned, drained, and rinsed)
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Diced tomatoes (canned, no salt added)
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Baby spinach
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Onion (chopped)
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Low-sodium vegetable broth
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Instructions: Combine beans, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, and vegetable broth in the crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Stir in baby spinach during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Serve with a slice of whole-grain bread.
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
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Sweet potatoes (cubed)
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Black beans (canned, drained)
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Diced tomatoes (canned)
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Onion (chopped)
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Chili powder
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Instructions: Add sweet potatoes, black beans, diced tomatoes, onion, and chili powder to the crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Top with avocado or cilantro if desired.
Turmeric Coconut Curry Lentils
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Red lentils
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Coconut milk (light)
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Vegetable broth (low sodium)
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Turmeric powder
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Spinach
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Instructions: Add lentils, coconut milk, vegetable broth, and turmeric to the crockpot. Cook on low for 6 hours. Stir in spinach during the last 30 minutes. Serve over brown rice.