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Healthy eating is best achieved by selecting simple meals that will boost your metabolism and allow you to naturally burn fat at rest. For this, quick and easy nutrient dense recipes are going to be integral to your weekly lineup so that you can turn to them time and time again without wondering if what you’re eating is actually healthy. If you’re looking to clean up your diet before spring to finally feel and look your best, below are three delicious recipes to throw into your crock pot for easy fat burn and a natural metabolism boost.
Crock Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup
Any dish that is based around vegetables is going to be great for weight loss, so this stuffed pepper soup is the perfect addition to your weekday lineup. Low in carbs and a solid source of protein, this dish will help to burn fat and keep you full for hours after eating.
Ingredients: Ground beef, onion, garlic, salt and pepper, beef broth, marinara sauce, riced cauliflower, bell peppers, oregano, basil, shredded cheese
Tuscan Vegetable Soup
Another veggie dense meal, this soup is perfect for transitioning from winter into spring and leaving you feeling like your best self. Packed with plant based protein and a number of delicious seasonings, this crock pot meal is the easy dinner you didn’t know you needed.
Ingredients: Cannellini beans, olive oil, onion, carrot, celery, zucchini, garlic, thyme, sage, salt, ground black pepper, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, spinach, parmesan cheese
White Chicken Chili
Chicken is a great source of lean protein to help boost your metabolism and burn fat, so this chili dish is the ideal weeknight staple for weight loss. Loaded with flavor and a great mix of vegetables and protein, you’ll want to make this meal in bulk so you can thaw it out at intervals throughout the week.
Ingredients: Chicken breast, chicken broth, beer, yellow onion, garlic, great northern beans, green chiles, corn, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper, lime, avocado
