Very VERY Veggie Stew

I know fresh produce is expensive right now, but this crock pot recipe is so worth it.

(Courtesy of Hungry Girl)

PER SERVING (about 1 cup): 100 calories, 

1g fat, 296mg sodium, 20g carbs, 6g fiber, 7g sugars, 4g protein --  

PointsPlus™ value 2*

Ingredients: 
1 cup garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tomato, coarsely chopped (I used a can of diced tomatoes, undrained)
2 cups coarsely chopped zucchini
1 cup coarsely chopped carrot
1 cup cubed butternut squash
1 cup chopped onion1 1/2 cups fat-free vegetable broth
One 6-oz. can tomato paste
 1 tbsp. chopped garlic
1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp. dried basil
1/3 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt, or more to taste
1/8 tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
1 no-calorie sweetener packet (like Splenda)

Directions:
Place all the veggies and the garbanzo beans in your crock pot.

In a medium bowl, combine broth, tomato paste, garlic, olive oil, basil, cinnamon, salt, paprika, ginger, and sweetener. Mix well and pour evenly over the contents of the crock pot. Gently stir to allow the sauce to coat the veggies.

Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. (OR cover and cook on low for 7 - 8 hours.) If you like, add additional salt to taste. Enjoy!

MAKES 8 SERVINGS

Broiled Salmon with Herb Mustard Glaze

Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentis 

(Food Network)


So easy and so delicious . . .

Click here for the recipe.

Cuban-Style Pork and Sweet Potato Stew

A crock pot recipe . . .

Adapted from weightwatchers.com

PointsPlus™ Value: 7 

Servings:  4

 



Ingredients:

• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 to 1-1/2 lb. lean pork loin, cut into 1-inch pieces (I bought boneless pork loin chops)
• 2 - 10 oz cans diced tomatoes with green chiles (this will be spicy, adjust accordingly)
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 4 medium scallions, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1-1/2 Tablespoons lime juice 
• 2-3 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 

Directions:

1. Place potatoes, pork, tomatoes, garlic, orange juice, scallions, salt, cumin, and pepper in a crock pot.  Mix well.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours.
3. Stir in lime juice and cilantro and cook for 5 minutes more. 
4. Serve with a Tablespoon of fat free sour cream, if desired.