Description
These Healthy Crock Pot Side Dishes are easy, nutritious, and full of flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or holiday meals, they cook slowly to bring out rich, comforting flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped fresh vegetables (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, or a mix)
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Grease the crock pot lightly with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Add chopped vegetables, garlic, onion, thyme, rosemary, pepper, and salt.
- Pour in the broth and drizzle olive oil over the top. Toss gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Optional: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top before serving for extra flavor.
- Stir gently and serve warm as a healthy side dish.
Notes
You can customize this recipe with your favorite vegetables or herbs. For a vegan option, skip the Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy side dish, crock pot vegetables, slow cooker sides, easy healthy recipes
