Did you know that a tomato is actually a fruit? They are generally now considered a vegetable. Tomatoes are a staple in homes and in thousands of recipes. This superfood is an excellent source of lycopene, an antioxidant known for its many health benefits, including reduced risk of cancer and heart disease. It’s also packed with vitamins C and K, folate, potassium, and many other essential nutrients. If you’re a fan of its tart and somewhat sweet flavor, here are some tomato-based crock pot recipes to try:
Slow Cooker Beef Tomato Stew
What do you need:
- 1 pound beef, trimmed of fat then cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 3 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cups of cooked brown rice
- 3 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 6 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the carrots, celery, and onion for 8 to 10 minutes or until softened. Transfer the vegetables to a crock pot, then add the beef, garlic, brown rice, tomatoes, and chicken broth. Spice with salt and pepper. Stir to mix the ingredients well. Cover and cook on high heat for 6 hours. Transfer to serving bowls, drizzle with yogurt, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Chicken in a clay pot with tomato and spinach
What do you need:
- 1 kilo of boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups of fresh spinach
- 3 1/2 cups diced tomatoes with liquid
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Season the chicken with salt and pepper then place in the bottom of a crock pot. Add the onion, garlic, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and Italian seasoning to the pot. Stir until ingredients are well combined. Cover and cook for 4 to 5 hours on low heat, adding the spinach half an hour before the dish is cooked. Serve warm.
Best Crock Pot Tomato Soup
What do you need:
- 1/2 chopped onion
- 1 bay leaf
- 7 cups diced tomatoes
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup of whole milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
In a slow cooker, combine the onion, bay leaf, tomatoes, vegetable broth, carrots, milk, butter, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours on low heat. When ready, puree the mixture in a blender until smooth. Serve immediately.
If you love tomatoes, then these Tomato-Based Crock Pot Recipes are for you!
