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An ample amount of protein is one of the key factors for sustainable weight loss, so adding a selection of healthy recipes to your dinner repertoire is the best way to ensure you’ll see the results of your hard work in and out of the kitchen. With a crock pot, all you’ll have to do is prep your ingredients and the hard work is left to your appliance! Heading into 2021 we’ve rounded up five delicious, high-protein meals to help you lose weight and nourish your body without sacrificing flavor.
Low Carb Chili
The ground beef in this chili will give you all the protein you need to feed your muscles and keep you full after dinner. This warm meal is perfect for the winter months, and with a short prep time, all you have to do is throw in the ingredients and let the crock pot do the rest!
Ingredients: Ground beef, onion, garlic, diced tomato, tomato paste, green chiles, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, bay leaf
Carne Guisada
This high-protein dish is the perfect variation for your next taco night. Packed with veggies, ground beef, and delicious seasonings, Carne Guisada is all the proof you need that eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring.
Ingredients: Beef, onion, red bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, chile powder, paprika, water, corn flour
Pork Roast and Veggies
You’ll want to make a batch of this pork roast and veggies every weekend after trying this healthy meal. The pork provides you with an ample serving of protein, and veggies are loaded with nutrients to keep you full and help maintain healthy weight loss.
Ingredients: Pork shoulder, salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, carrots, red potatoes, white onion, minced garlic, arrowroot flour
Chickpea Curry
If you’re looking for a vegan meal that’s loaded with protein and packs a flavor-filled punch, this curry is your perfect winter staple. One serving will just about hit your veggie intake for the day, and chickpeas are a great source of non-meat protein.
Ingredients: Cauliflower, brussel sprouts, sweet potato, red pepper, onion, chickpeas, tomato sauce, coconut milk, vegetable broth, cumin, curry powder, turmeric, cayenne, green peas, salt and pepper
Honey Garlic Chicken
Chicken is a delicious source of lean protein, but you don’t have to skimp on the seasonings to enjoy the health benefits. This honey garlic chicken is the perfect weeknight dinner to enjoy with a side of broccoli and rice--you’ll hit all the major macronutrients you need to stay full and maintain healthy weight loss!
Ingredients: Chicken breast, minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, red chili garlic sauce
