This story has been updated since it was originally posted on 10/25/2021
Stews are heartier and thicker than soups and contain just enough liquid to simmer in a covered pot for hours, or cook all day in the slow cooker. If you’re meal-prepping this week with weight loss goals in mind, look no further than these high-fiber, low-calorie slow cooker recipes that can made at the beginning of the week and are available for reheating whenever cravings or meal-time hits. We can assure you that these filling, veggie-filled recipes are just as tasty as they are good for your waistline. Enjoy!
Pumpkin Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas
This healthy and gluten-free stew contains seasonal vegetables like pumpkin and is a nice vegetarian alternative to all those beef stew recipes out there.
Ingredients: olive oil, onion, garlic, pumpkin puree, tomatoes, vegetable stock, black beans, garbanzo beans, cumin powder, chili powder.
Full Recipe: Julia's Album
Taco Stew
Now you can have "Taco Tuesday" for less than 200 calories.
Ingredients: Russet potatoes, carrots, onion, hamburger, frozen peas, tomatoes, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, corn, chili beans, green beans, kidney beans.
Full Recipe: Oh Sweet Basil
White Bean, Artichoke, and Chard Ragout
This stew has both heart-healthy chunky vegetables and a relish topping made of shredded fennel and sun-dried tomatoes that pack a huge flavor punch. At less than 300 calories per serving, it's the perfect healthy meal.
Ingredients: Olive oil, leeks, carrot, garlic, cannellini beans, fennel, red potato, red bell pepper, basil, oregano, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, artichoke hearts and Swiss chard. The relish contains sun-dried tomatoes, fennel, yellow bell pepper, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, sugar and salt.
Full recipe: Cooking Light via MyRecipes
Green Curry Stew with Potatoes and Cauliflower
At just 240 calories per serving and low fat and sodium content, this tasty curry stew will give you a lot of flavor and very little guilt. Add red pepper if you're craving even more heat!
Ingredients: Butter, onion, garlic, curry paste, ginger, cumin, low-sodium soy sauce, light coconut milk, green beans, cauliflower florets, potatoes with onions, chickpeas, basil, Greek yogurt, limes.
Full recipe: Cooking Light via MyRecipes
Crock Pot Low-Fat Beef Stew
If you're craving mom's hearty beef stew, try this healthier version that contains only 2 grams of saturated fat.
Ingredients: lean beef stew meat, flour, olive oil, onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, celery, red peppers, thyme, bay leaves, beef broth, fire-roasted diced tomatoes.
Full Recipe: SkinnyMs.
Low-Fat Chicken And Vegetables
This healthy-ish recipe is good for when you're starting a diet, it has less fat and lower carbs than most creamy chicken stews.
Ingredients: Chicken, onion, carrots, mushrooms, green bell pepper, vegetable oil, flour, cornflour, fat-free milk, sherry.
Full Recipe: With A Blast
Keto Cabbage Weight Loss Soup
Following a keto diet? No worries! We've got something for you, too. Not only is this soup free of any carbs and super-easy to make—it's also delish, nourishing, and totally filling. Packed with veggies like cabbage, celery, carrots, and more, it's sure to give you your daily dose of healthy greens and hit the spot. All in all, it's a perfect diet soup that you'll want to cook up again and again.
Ingredients: cabbage, celery, carrot, green bell pepper, garlic cloves, onion, chicken or vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, chili flakes, black pepper, parsley
