Slow Cooker Lunches
Here's a meal plan I've made if you fancy some slow cooked lunches. You can add these to your plans and customise if you want to change the days or swap some recipes!
Slow Cooker Butternut Soup
you can find this simple slow cooker butternut soup recipe on page 150 of The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook. So this slow cooker butternut squash and coconut soup is packed full of the warming flavours of turmeric, ginger and chilli. But I just love to make delicious soups in my slow cooker all year round. And this one in particular works so well in any season. And the combination of flavours is simply incredible. But the squash, coconut, chilli, turmeric and ginger really do pack a huge punch of flavour. And not only is it super tasty but it is really healthy, too!
Prep Time
5 minutes
Total Time
5 hr 5 mins
Calories
396
Protein
5g
Carbs
27g
Fat
32g
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Slow Cooker Beef Tacos
This slow cooker beef tacos recipe is from page 138 of The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook. But this easy recipe leaves the hard work to the slow cooker. So simply pop in the taco filling ingredients in the morning and it will be ready to serve by dinner time. Then spooned into taco shells and finished with your favourite toppings. So I love the fact that you can make this recipe your own. You can use more or less spices, or use minced lamb or pork instead of beef. So feel free to mix up the toppings, too. And it’s a great sharing meal for the whole family without the stress. So this slow cooker beef tacos recipe will produce some of the tastiest beef mixture for your next taco and the whole family will enjoy this dish all year round. Learn how to make these juicy and tender minced beef tacos in the slow cooker.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Total Time
7 hr 5 mins
Calories
751
Protein
52g
Carbs
39g
Fat
28g
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Slow cooker Chicken soup
So you can find this delicious chicken soup for the soul recipe on page 142 of The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook. So warm and comforting, this easy slow cooked chicken soup is always the perfect choice for cold winter days. This is my go-to recipe if I am feeling a little under the weather or need warming up. There is something special about chicken soup that is just so comforting. It also freezes really well, so you can have a little ready made pick-me-up to hand for whenever you need it. This recipe could not be any easier, just pop all the ingredients for this chicken soup into the slow cooker in the morning, and it will be ready by dinner time. This is such a simple classic chicken soup that freezes well and is packed with flavour from the tender chicken and vegetables. It will surely go down really well with all of the family any time of the year. You can even add noodles to make the soup even more filling.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Total Time
8 hr 5 mins
Calories
353
Protein
39g
Carbs
23g
Fat
10g
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Slow Cooker Duck Wraps
You can find this delicious slow cooker duck wraps recipe on page 127 of The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook. Cooked slow and low for around 8 hours, the tender duck will simply fall off the bone. Ready to be wrapped in tortillas with spring onions, cucumber and hoisin sauce in this slow cooker take on the classic Chinese takeaway dish. So this slow cooked hoisin duck wraps is hands down my son’s favourite recipe. We tried hoisin duck wraps at a festival once and loved them so much, I just had to try and recreate them at home using my slow cooker. The duck cooks so well in the slow cooker; the tender, juicy meat just falls off the bone.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Total Time
8 hr 5 mins
Calories
751
Protein
56g
Carbs
67g
Fat
27g
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga
This slow cooker Chicken Tinga recipe combines the rich, smoky flavours of a traditional authentic tinga with all the convenience of using the slow cooker. Tinga is a popular Mexican stew dish, using scrumptious tender shredded chicken which is seasoned with a blend of tomatoes, chipotle seasoning, and spices, then slow cooked to perfection. Enjoy the delightful smokey taste and zesty kick of Chicken Tinga while the slow cooker does all the hard work for you! This popular South American dish is sure to be a hit your your household. This is such a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with pork or beef if you prefer.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Total Time
6 hr 5 mins
Calories
437
Protein
25g
Carbs
23g
Fat
27g
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Fruit and Vegetables
500 g Butternut squash
1 Carrot
2 nuggets Frozen spinach
1 handful Steamed spinach leaves
1 large Red onion
2 Mixed peppers
3.3 sticks Celery
2 small Carrots
1 Lime
0.5 Iceberg lettuce
1 Red chilli
1.7 Onion
1.3 Carrots
2 large Onion (large)
10 Spring onions
0.5 Cucumber
1 bag Lamb’s lettuce
1 Red pepper
2 Ripe tomatoes
Sliced iceberg lettuce
Jalapeno peppers
1 Lime
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