Vickie - 400 Calorie Slow-Cooker Recipes

To cooks everywhere who want to watch calories and save time by making healthy slow-cooked meals the entire family will enjoy! Gooseberry Patch An imprint of Globe Pequot 246 Goose Lane Guilford, CT 06437 www.gooseberrypatch.com1800 854 6673 Copyright 2018, Gooseberry Patch 978-1-62093-268-1 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Printed in Korea. Do you have a tried & true recipe... tip, craft or memory that youd like to see featured in a Gooseberry Patch cookbook? Visit our website at www.gooseberrypatch.com and follow the easy steps to submit your favorite family recipe. Or send them to us at: Gooseberry Patch PO Box 812 Columbus, OH 43216-0812 Dont forget to include the number of servings your recipe makes, plus your name, address, phone number and email address.

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Slimmed-Down Slow-Cooker Makeovers Do you crave your favorite slow-cooked dishes, but dont want all the calories from those familiar comfort foods? Well, weve found a way to cut the calories in over 150 family-friendly dishes without sacrificing flavor or decadent deliciousness. Without ruling out any foods, weve kept an eye out for portion control while ensuring each morsel in every downsized dish is incredibly satisfying. Now, you can dive into the foods you love...and feel good in doing so. With smart ingredient choices, we were able to make over the most-beloved Gooseberry Patch slow-cooker main dish recipes and slash their calories to 400 or less. As a bonus, weve branched out beyond mains to include luscious desserts and snacks...most have less than 250 calories.

Heres how we revamped the recipes: Used 2% reduced-fat milk instead of whole milk Substituted reduced-fat cheeses for regular cheeses or used full-fat cheeses in reduced amounts Used real butter in reduced amounts Trimmed fat from large cuts of beef Used skinless chicken breasts and chicken thighs Used lean ground beef and sausage Replaced thick-cut bacon with center-cut bacon Reduced meat, pork and poultry serving sizes to 6 ounces or less Reduced cooked grain and pasta portion sizes to cup With convenient and practically hands-free recipes for every meal of the day, youll discover how easy it will be to stick to your healthy eating goals. Well help you tackle serving ideas to keep your diet in check, so all you have to do is enjoy the results.

Inside youll find: Low-Cal Add-Ons provide calorie amounts for optional garnishes, side dishes and other accompaniments. Skinny Secrets teach you the tricks and techniques to making lighter dishes without losing an ounce of lip-smacking taste. Savvy Swaps give you ideas for handy, equal-calorie ingredient substitutions. Nutrition Facts with every recipe provide a complete list of nutrients...including calories, total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrate, fiber and protein.

Whether you wish to get trim or simply maintain a balanced lifestyle, Gooseberry Patch400-Calorie Slow-Cooker Recipes takes the guesswork out of making calorie-controlled dishes your family will want to sink their teeth into, again and again.

CHAPTER ONEJo Ann, Gooseberry Patch This is a very versatile recipe...in springtime I like to use asparagus instead of broccoli. Its a great way to use up leftover shredded cheeses you may have in the fridge. Makes 6 servings6 eggs2 T. all-purpose flour1/2 t. nutmeg1 c. half-and-half1 c. 2% reduced-fat milk3 c. cooked broccoli or other vegetable, chopped and well-drained2 T. fresh basil, minced1 c. shredded Gruyre cheese1 c. shredded Parmesan cheese, divided In a bowl, beat eggs with flour and seasonings; whisk in half-and-half and milk. shredded Parmesan cheese, divided In a bowl, beat eggs with flour and seasonings; whisk in half-and-half and milk.

Stir in broccoli, basil, Gruyre cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Spray a large slow cooker well with non-stick vegetable cooking spray. Pour egg mixture into slow cooker. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top. Cover and cook on high setting for 1-1/2 hours, or until just set in the center. Nutrition Per Serving: 294 calories, 19g total fat, 10g sat fat, 262mg cholesterol, 678mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 21g protein LOW-CAL ADD-ON Round out your meal with a cup of mixed fresh blueberries and sliced fresh strawberries for only 70 calories per serving.

Connie Hilty, Pearland, TX My teenage boys are always hungry, it seems! I love this recipe because its so simple to fix and makes a lot. Connie Hilty, Pearland, TX My teenage boys are always hungry, it seems! I love this recipe because its so simple to fix and makes a lot.

They love being able to grab a couple burritos, wrap them up and head for the school bus. Makes 15 servings20-oz. pkg. refrigerated diced potatoes, divided8 slices center-cut bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled and divided1/2 lb. lean ground turkey breakfast sausage, browned, drained and divided2 c. green pepper, diced1/2 c. onion, diced1 doz. eggs1 c. 2% reduced-fat milk3/4 t. salt15 burrito-size flour tortillasGarnish: salsa Spray a large slow cooker well with non-stick vegetable spray. salt 15 burrito-size flour tortillasGarnish: salsa Spray a large slow cooker well with non-stick vegetable spray.

Layer half each of potatoes, bacon, sausage and cheese in slow cooker. Add all of green pepper and onion. Repeat layering, ending with cheese; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and salt; pour over layers in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low setting for 7 to 8 hours.