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  5. 20 Dump & Go Slow-Cooker Recipes for Spring

20 Dump & Go Slow-Cooker Recipes for Spring

March 10, 2020
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Start your spring meal-planning right with these easy, dump & go slow-cooker recipes. Just add the ingredients into your slow-cooker, let it work its magic and a delicious dinner will be ready with minimal prep or clean up. Recipes like Slow-Cooker Citrus Salmon with Melted Leeks and Slow-Cooker Lemon-Pepper Chicken Thighs with Broccolini are healthy, bright and perfect for the warmer weather.

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Crock-Pot Pineapple Chicken

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This slow-cooker chicken with pineapple has a hint of ginger and sesame and is made with simple ingredients you may already have in your pantry! Look for fresh pineapple that's been peeled and cored already to make assembly even easier. Serve with brown rice to sop up the sweet and savory sauce.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020

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Slow-Cooker Carne Picada Tacos with Avocado Salsa

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Loosely translated as "minced meat," the traditional texture of carne picada ranges from finely chopped to ground. Here we start with brisket, which becomes nice and tender in the slow cooker, then shred and chop the meat before serving. The seasoning is flavorful but not too spicy. Blistered jalapeños added at the end will satisfy the heat-lovers in the family. Pile the brisket into warmed corn tortillas, with lettuce, the jalapeños, cheese and avocado salsa for a healthy dinner that'll wake up your taco night routine. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September 2019

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Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Quinoa with Arugula

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Chock-full of quinoa, chickpeas and vegetables, this salad is a meal in itself. The roasted red peppers, lemon, olives and feta add familiar Mediterranean flavor. If you want to provide a meat option, serve with grilled chicken.Ā Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Slow-Cooker Vegetable Lasagna

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This vegetarian lasagna couldn't be easier, thanks to jarred pasta sauce and no-boil lasagna noodles. Prep it in the morning and let your crock pot do the work.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Winter 2019

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Slow-Cooker Citrus Salmon with Melted Leeks

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We've discovered the perfect pairing for this moist, lemony, slow-cooker salmon--slightly chewy leeks. Like other alliums, leeks become sweet and rich when roasted slowly for a long time. When cooked in the slow cooker they "melt," becoming jam-like but still retaining pleasant chewiness. Garnish with fresh sage leaves and thyme sprigs, if desired.Ā Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Slow-Cooker Lemon-Pepper Chicken Thighs with Broccolini

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What if you could have tender, slow-cooker chicken thighs and crisp Broccolini to feed four with 10 minutes of hands-on time and eight common ingredients? Now, you can, and here's the recipe to prove it. Garnish with fresh oregano leaves and additional kosher salt and black pepper, if desired.Ā Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Slow-Cooked Lamb with Lemons & Pomegranate

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A long braise in the oven yields fork-tender results for a tough cut of lamb. Cinnamon, oregano, garlic and lemon infuse the lamb shoulder with Mediterranean aromas, while a final scattering of pomegranate arils provides a burst of color and crunch.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2020

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Slow-Cooker Lemon-Coriander Shrimp & Grits

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Creamy shrimp and grits is a comfort food classic, and everyone at your table will love this version with coriander-accented slow-cooker shrimp. Turn on the slow cooker before picking up the kids from school, and add the shrimp and make the grits right before dinnertime.Ā Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Cheesy Vegetable Pasta Alfredo

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This cheesy pasta recipe is made in a slow cooker but is relatively quick taking just 2 1/2 hours from start-to-finish. It's full of vegetables, whole-grain linguine and of course, lots of cheese!Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Slow-Cooker Lemongrass-Coconut Marinated Chicken

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In this slow-cooker chicken recipe, minimal effort produces big flavor, making it the perfect starter recipe for anyone learning to cook their own Thai food. If you can't find wide rice noodles, any rice noodle can be substituted. For quickest day-of meal prep, make the chicken and coconut broth a day in advance and refrigerate. When ready to eat, simply reheat them, cook the noodles and serve.Ā Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Easy Slow-Cooker Shrimp Boil

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Tender red potatoes, corn, shrimp, smoky sausage and flavorful Old Bay seasoning give this slow-cooker shrimp boil the classic flavors you love. Because it's all made in the slow cooker, pulling this meal together is a breeze. It's perfect for a party--just serve with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, bay leaves and ice-cold beer. If you can't find turkey andouille, use chicken andouille instead.Ā Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken & Orzo

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Perk up basic chicken breast and whole-wheat orzo with the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean, like lemon and olives. This load-and-go recipe makes a complete and satisfying meal; just add a green salad.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, December 2017

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Slow-Cooker Green Curry Scallops & Vegetables

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Cooking the spicy coconut milk mixture for longer and at a lower temperature, and then adding the crunchy bok choy and scallops for a short time at high temperature crafts complex flavor. To make these slow-cooker scallops gluten free, use a gluten-free green curry paste such as the one from Thai Kitchen.Ā Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Lamb Tagine with Preserved Lemon

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Smoky paprika yogurt and an herb and preserved-lemon salsa verde add pops of flavor to this healthy slow-cooker recipe. If you have extra time, brown the lamb and onions, in batches, before adding them to the slow cooker for increased depth of flavor.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2017

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Lentil Taco Salad

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Lentils are ideal for cooking in the slow cooker. Start this recipe early in the morning and you and your family will be rewarded with a deliciously warm Mexican-inspired taco salad for dinner.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Crock-Pot Lemon Chicken with Tomatoes & Kalamata Olives

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Let your slow cooker do the bulk of the work and end up with a meal that fulfills all your Mediterranean-food cravings. The mix of onions, tomatoes, kalamata olives, oregano and parsley adds pleasing acidity to the browned chicken, while toasted pine nuts lend interest to the orzo.Ā Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Slow-Cooker Edamame-Rice Bowl with Cherries & Pecans

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With wild and brown rice, edamame, dried cherries and pecans, this dish boasts varied textures as well as an abundance of nutrients. Wild rice is rich in fiber and protein while brown rice is high in manganese, which helps the body digest fats. Cherries are packed with antioxidants, while pecans are loaded with healthy unsaturated fat.Ā Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Slow-Cooker Shrimp Noodle Bowls

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The aromatic vegetables in the broth create a light yet distinct flavor of classic noodle bowls. Adding the lime juice, fish sauce and shrimp at the end keeps them from overcooking and their flavors from becoming diluted. If you have it, drizzle toasted sesame oil on top of this slow-cooker shrimp dish for nutty flair. For the prettiest appearance, use whole basil and cilantro leaves, instead of chopping them. Look for packaged lemongrass stalks near the plastic clamshells of herbs in the produce section of your supermarket.Ā Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Slow-Cooker Tuna Steaks with Escarole-Chickpea Salad

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This fish salad is a unique twist on traditional slow-cooker fare. The slow-cooker tuna steaks carry the bright lemon and rosemary flavors well, which result in an aromatic and fresh fish that perfectly complements the lettuce and chickpeas. Chill it for an easy work lunch the next day. Garnish with fresh rosemary leaves, if desired.Ā Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Tender butterhead lettuce leaves make the perfect wrapper for a filling of chicken, water chestnuts, edamame, and Asian seasonings. Serve with optional dipping sauce and sesame seeds.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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1 of 20 Crock-Pot Pineapple Chicken
2 of 20 Slow-Cooker Carne Picada Tacos with Avocado Salsa
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5 of 20 Slow-Cooker Citrus Salmon with Melted Leeks
6 of 20 Slow-Cooker Lemon-Pepper Chicken Thighs with Broccolini
7 of 20 Slow-Cooked Lamb with Lemons & Pomegranate
8 of 20 Slow-Cooker Lemon-Coriander Shrimp & Grits
9 of 20 Cheesy Vegetable Pasta Alfredo
10 of 20 Slow-Cooker Lemongrass-Coconut Marinated Chicken
11 of 20 Easy Slow-Cooker Shrimp Boil
12 of 20 Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken & Orzo
13 of 20 Slow-Cooker Green Curry Scallops & Vegetables
14 of 20 Lamb Tagine with Preserved Lemon
15 of 20 Lentil Taco Salad
16 of 20 Crock-Pot Lemon Chicken with Tomatoes & Kalamata Olives
17 of 20 Slow-Cooker Edamame-Rice Bowl with Cherries & Pecans
18 of 20 Slow-Cooker Shrimp Noodle Bowls
19 of 20 Slow-Cooker Tuna Steaks with Escarole-Chickpea Salad
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