25 Springtime Slow Cooker Recipes

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25 Springtime Slow Cooker Recipes2/25 Chicken Spring Rolls 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chicken Spring Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is just like any other Asian wrap but with more flavor, a healthy twist and the convenience of a slow cooker. Instead of ordering Chinese, try making these yourself. —Melissa Hansen, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap with 1 teaspoon sauce: 195 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 337mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 3/25 Chicken Taco Salad 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Salad Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We use this super-duper chicken across several meals, including it in tacos, sandwiches, omelets and enchiladas. My little guys love to help measure the seasonings. —Karie Houghton, Lynnwood, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups lettuce with 3 ounces cooked chicken: 143 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 516mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g

sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein

sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 4/25 Slow-Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Sweet-and-Sour Pork Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chinese food is a big temptation for us, so I lightened up a favorite takeout dish. As the pork cooks, the aroma is beyond mouthwatering. —Elyse Ellis, Layton, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups (calculated without rice): 531 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 705mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate

(63g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein

(63g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. 5/25 Italian Mushrooms 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Only four ingredients create a rich and flavorful side dish that goes well with beef and mashed potatoes. —Kim Reichert, Fargo, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 99 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 281mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 6/25 Shredded Chicken Gyros 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe

One of my favorite parts is all the awesome food

From the Recipe Creator: Our family always has such a wonderful time at the annual Salt Lake City Greek Festival. One of my favorite parts is all the awesome food. This meal is a good way to mix up our menu, and my kids are big fans. —Camille Beckstrand, Layton, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 gyro (calculated without toppings): 337 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 418mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 7/25 Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes and Olives 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spaghetti Squash

It’s easy and so tasty!

with Tomatoes and Olives Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This squash is outstanding as a side dish, but you can also top it with canned tuna to create a healthy main dish. It’s easy and so tasty! I like to use my own canned tomatoes for the best flavor. —Carol Chase, Sioux City, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 95 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 464mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

These easy green beans became my star attraction

8/25 Slow-Cooker Green Beans 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Green Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I spent hours in search of sides for a cooking demo to present to women from my church. These easy green beans became my star attraction. —Alice White, Willow Spring, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 143 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. 9/25 Lamb Pitas with Yogurt Sauce Test Kitchen Approved Lamb Pitas

Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat

with Yogurt Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The spiced lamb in these stuffed pita pockets goes perfectly with cool cucumber and yogurt. —Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 2 filled pita halves: 383 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 766mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 10/25 Slow-Cooker Mushroom Chicken & Peas 29 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Mushroom Chicken & Peas Recipe photo by Taste

When you start with the best ingredients, you can’t go wrong

of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Some amazingly fresh mushrooms I found at our local farmers market inspired this recipe. When you start with the best ingredients, you can’t go wrong. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half with 3/4 cup vegetable mixture: 292 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 566mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. 11/25 Slow-Cooker Frittata Provencal 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Frittata Provencal Recipe

The meatless slow-cooker meal also makes an elegant brunch for lazy weekends

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe means that a delectable dinner is ready when I walk in the door from work. The meatless slow-cooker meal also makes an elegant brunch for lazy weekends. —Connie Eaton, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 245 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 385mg cholesterol, 338mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 12/25 Slow-Cooked Pork Tacos 38 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Pork Tacos

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sometimes I’ll substitute Bibb lettuce leaves for the tortillas to make crunchy lettuce wraps instead of tacos. —Kathleen Wolf Naperville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 taco: 310 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 596mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. 13/25 Slow-Cooked Broccoli 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 50 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

This family-favorite side dish is quick to fix and full of flavor

This family-favorite side dish is quick to fix and full of flavor. Because it simmers in a slow cooker, it frees up my oven for other things. That’s a tremendous help when I’m prepping a big meal at home. —Connie Slocum, Antioch, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 159 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 14/25 Slow-Cooked Lemony Spring Veggies Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Lemony Spring Veggies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Finish the dish with a sprinkle of chives

These spuds do a slow simmer with carrots and onion for a comfort side that bucks up any entree. Finish the dish with a sprinkle of chives. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 141 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 15/25 Cheesy Spinach 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 5 hours 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter often serves this cheese and spinach blend at church suppers.

There are never any leftovers

Even people who don’t usually eat spinach like this flavorful dish once they try it. There are never any leftovers. —Frances Moore, Decatur, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 230 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 855mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein. 16/25 Loaded Veggie Dip Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours Servings 5 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Packed with veggies and bursting with flavor, this chunky dip is sure to be a hit at your next party. Be sure to serve it with a thick cracker that can be

used as a scoop

used as a scoop. —Patrice Slaughter, Palm Bay, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without crackers and chips): 133 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 17/25 Slow-Cooker Lemon Chicken 57 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Lemon Chicken Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Garlic, oregano and lemon juice give spark to this memorable main dish. It’s easy to fix—just brown the chicken in a skillet, then let the slow

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