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“1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup brown rice 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided 4 collard leaves, ribs removed, chopped into thin ribbons ½ cup minced red onion 1 tablespoon minced ginger 2 tablespoons tomato paste ¼ cup unsalted creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon Sriracha ⅛ teaspoon sea salt ¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro, for garnish Lime wedges, for garnish 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, roughly chopped, for garnish 1. Grease the inside of the slow cooker with olive oil. 2. Put the rice, 2 cups of broth, collard greens, and onion in the slow cooker. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup of broth, ginger, tomato paste, peanut butter, Sriracha, and salt. Stir this mixture into the slow cooker. 4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Garnish each serving with fresh cilantro, a lime wedge, and the peanuts.”
― Pamela Ellgen, Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook for Two: 100 "Fix-and-Forget" Recipes for Ready-to-Eat Meals

“calories and no fat. 1 ounce dried wild mushrooms 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup minced onion 1 cup diced button mushrooms 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 1 cup short-grain white rice 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth ⅛ teaspoon sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, for garnish ½ lemon, cut into wedges, for garnish 1. Soak the dried mushrooms in 1 cup of very hot water while you prepare the other ingredients. 2. While the mushrooms are soaking, grease the inside of the slow cooker with the olive oil. Add the onion, button mushrooms, thyme, rice, and broth. Season with the salt and pepper and stir everything to mix well. 3. Remove the soaked mushrooms from the hot water, roughly chop them, and add them to the slow cooker. 4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed. Just before serving, stir in the Parmesan cheese and garnish each serving with the fresh parsley and a lemon wedge.”
― Pamela Ellgen, Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook for Two: 100 "Fix-and-Forget" Recipes for Ready-to-Eat Meals

“This recipe might not sound healthy, but it’s loaded with protein and fiber and incorporates just enough of “the good stuff” to make it taste great. To beef up the healthy side of your meal, consider serving this dish with Simple Salad (here). You can find cooked bacon near other cured meats at the grocery store, or set aside a cooked strip of bacon from your morning breakfast. 1 teaspoon butter, at room temperature ½ cup fat-free evaporated milk ½ cup 2% milk 1 egg ½ cup sharp Cheddar cheese, grated 4 ounces whole-wheat elbow macaroni, cooked 1 strip bacon, cooked and crumbled ¼ cup canned jalapeño peppers 1. Grease the inside of the slow cooker with the butter. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, 2% milk, egg, and cheese. 3. Add the macaroni, bacon, and peppers to the bowl, and stir until thoroughly combined. 4. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker. 5. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.”
― Pamela Ellgen, Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook for Two: 100 "Fix-and-Forget" Recipes for Ready-to-Eat Meals

“The ginger and tangy lime juice give this creamy soup a surprising zing. If you prefer a low-fat and dairy-free version, omit the heavy cream. ½ cup diced onion ¼ cup diced celery 1 tablespoon minced ginger 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups diced carrots 1 white potato, peeled and diced 1 teaspoon curry powder ⅛ teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional) ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro 1. Put the onion, celery, ginger, broth, carrots, potato, curry powder, and salt in the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. 2. Add the lime juice to the slow cooker and purée the bisque with an immersion blender. 3. Swirl in the heavy cream (if using) just before serving. Garnish each bowl with the cilantro.”
― Pamela Ellgen, Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook for Two: 100 "Fix-and-Forget" Recipes for Ready-to-Eat Meals