Popsugar Health & Fitness Summer Recipes Healthy Summer Slow-Cooker Recipes 20 Healthy Ways to Put Your Slow Cooker to Work Every Day This Summer 6 June 2019 by Amanda Prahl Image Source: Half Baked Harvest If you actually want to take advantage of all those Summer relaxation vibes, don't put your slow cooker away. You can use it to get healthier by cooking meals without spending hot and humid days over a stove or grill. Slow cookers aren't just great for Winter comfort foods like stews and soups. They can be great at helping you get a light meal on your table for dinner. We suggest a refreshing chili-orange beef . . . but also barbacoa to put on tacos. Oh, yes, and spaghetti squash! What we're saying is you should try one of these delicious slow-cooker recipes packed with good-for-you ingredients STAT. 1 Chickpea Coconut Curry With Sweet Potatoes Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar This vegan chickpea and coconut curry is perfect for when you're seeking a bit of comfort food without the heaviness or high calorie count. 1 / 11 2 Healthy Chicken Chili Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar A staple, this chicken chili has all of the flavour with a lighter, healthier touch. 2 / 11 3 Slow-Cooker Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography When you have a craving for Chinese takeout but don't want to break your diet, try this delicious low-cal sweet-and-sour chicken at home. 3 / 11 4 Spaghetti Squash Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar If you're craving pasta but the idea of heavy noodles is just too much for the middle of a heatwave (or for your diet goals), use a slow cooker to cook up some spaghetti squash for a delicious and light alternative. 4 / 11 5 Slow-Cooker Beans and Quinoa With Scallions, Cheddar, and Hot Sauce Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry This yummy beans-and-quinoa salad combines some of the best things in life: healthy foods, a little bit of cheese, and convenient meal prep. 5 / 11 6 Mexican-Style Crock-Pot Chicken Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr With fresh pico de gallo on top and a light, spicy flavour, this Mexican-style chicken is perfect for an outdoor meal. 6 / 11 7 Overnight Breakfast Casserole Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr It's not just dinners that can be made in a slow cooker; this healthy breakfast casserole includes all your favourite flavours (yes, even bacon) without breaking the calorie bank. 7 / 11 8 Slow-Cooked Vegetarian Chili Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts For a bowl of chili with all the summery spice and none of the meat, everyone will love this hearty vegetarian alternative. 8 / 11 9 Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajitas Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr There are few things as perfect for dinner during the hot months as fajitas, and we've got a fresh, delicious chicken recipe that you can trust to your slow cooker. 9 / 11 10 Vegetable Paleo Soup Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr Just because it's hot outside doesn't mean you have to avoid warm foods — just go for lighter flavours, like this healthy Paleo soup. 10 / 11 11 Turkey Enchilada Soup Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Dean Lipoff A bowl of soup is a perfect weeknight meal, and this turkey enchilada soup recipe packs Mexican flavours. 11 / 11 Summer RecipesSlow CookerRecipesHealthy RecipesHealthy LivingSummer