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Try this yummy vegetarian version of chili. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. 

Serves 8

Ingredients

• ½ c. olive oil
• 4 onions, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 14 oz. package firm tofu, drained and cubed
• 4 (15.5 oz.) cans black beans, drained
• 2 (15 oz.) cans crushed tomatoes
• 2 t salt
• ½ t ground black pepper
• 2 t ground cumin
• 6 T chili powder
• 2 T dried oregano
• 2 T distilled white vinegar
• 1 T liquid hot pepper sauce

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions. Cook and stir

Try your garden zucchini in this recipe. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. Congratulations to Autum Kukowski, Pediatric Urology, Children's Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, MA 

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 4 small or 2 large zucchinis, ends cut off
• 1 lb. ground turkey, cooked
• 8 oz. mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded (about 2 c.)
• 15 oz. container of part-skim ricotta cheese
• ½ c. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 2 eggs
• 1 T dried parsley flakes
• 1 t salt
• ½ t cracked black pepper
• ½ c. of your favorite pasta sauce

Directions

Thinly slice (unpeeled) zucchini length-wise into thin

Another great fall recipe for chilly days and cooler nights. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. Congratulations to Maria Narducci, Community Medical Group, Central MA Ob/Gyn, Shrewsbury, MA 

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1 T vegetable oil
• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 2 (10.75 oz.) cans low-sodium tomato soup
• 2 (15 oz.) cans kidney beans, drained
• 15 oz. can black beans, drained
• ½ medium onion, chopped
• 2 T chili powder
• 1 t red pepper flakes
• ½ T garlic powder
• ½ T ground cumin
• 1 pinch ground pepper
• 1 pinch ground allspice
• Salt to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place turkey in

This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. Congratulations to Colleen Reidy, Heart and Vascular Center, UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, MA 

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 3 lbs.)
• ½ t salt
• ¼ t pepper
• ¼ t paprika
• 1 T canola oil
• 3 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• ¼ c. honey
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 1 T ground cinnamon
• Optional: minced fresh parsley

Directions

Add all ingredients to slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours. Serve pork over rice pilaf. Sprinkle with parsley. 

Amount Per Serving: Calories 246, Total

Cocoa powder and cinnamon add a twist of flavor to this slow cooker recipe. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. Congratulations to Jen Sheils, Gastroenterology, UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, MA 

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 T chili powder
• 1 T ground cumin
• 2 t unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ t ground cinnamon
• 1 t kosher salt
• ¼ t black pepper
• 28 oz. fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 15.5 oz. black beans, rinsed
• 15.5 oz. kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 medium sweet potato (about 8 oz.), peeled and

Top the soup with a toasted piece of your favorite bread. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. Congratulations to Rene Loiselle, Respiratory Services, UMass Memorial - HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, MA 

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. onions, sliced
• 2 T butter
• 2 T olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 8 c. beef broth
• 2 T balsamic vinegar

Directions

Place sliced onions, olive oil, butter, a bit of salt and a healthy amount of black pepper into the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or overnight. Add beef broth and balsamic vinegar and cook on low an additional 4 to 6 hours.

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 firm green mangos, peeled and julienned
• 1 cucumber, peeled and julienned
• 1 small daikon, peeled and julienned
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1/4 c. cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 c. shrimp, cooked and roughly chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• 3 T fish sauce
• 1 clove of garlic
• 2 Thai chilis, sliced
• Cilantro
• Thai basil
• Mint
• Chopped peanuts

Directions

Combine mangos, cucumber, daikon, shallots, tomatoes and shrimp into a large salad bowl. In a separate bowl, combine lime juice and fish sauce. Add garlic and chilis to bowl and crush in the sauce. Add finely chopped cilantro, Thai basil and mint to the salad

An egg substitute and fat-free cheeses make these eggplant Parmesan sandwiches healthy and delicious. 

Serves 4

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