Welcome back to my series where I take viral recipes and make them more healthy. This one I upped the protein and lowered the fat carbs, and calories. This recipe is so easy! Who doesn’t love a full meal in the slow cooker. Fix it and forget it. Original recipe from @hopegarcia2018 on TikTok.
Peachie Balance (my recipe)
395cal/15fat/44carb/5fiber/23protein
Original viral recipe
659cal/41fat/60carb/8fiber/17protein
INGREDIENTS
- 3 lbs gold potatoes, cut into 1 “ pieces
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning (do less if sensitive to spicy)
- 2 - 12 oz uncured chicken sausage, sliced (used Walmart market side brand)
- 2 - 12 oz bags fresh green beans, cut into 2” pieces (about 1 1/2 lbs)
- 1 Tbsp minced dried onion
- 1 tsp beef bouillon or cube
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/3 stick of butter (about 5 Tbsp)
STEPS
- Add potatoes and chopped fresh onion to the bottom of a slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Toss to coat evenly.
- Layer the sliced chicken sausage and green beans on top. Sprinkle with dried minced onion and garlic powder. Add the bouillon.
- Place butter evenly over the top.
- Cover and cook on low 6 to 7 hours, or high 4-5 hours. Stir a few times while cooking (if possible) Serve warm and enjoy! Makes 7 - 2 cup servings.
🍑 Nourishment Breakdown
Serves 7
Macros per 2 cups
Calories: 395 | Fat: 15g | Carbs: 44g | Protein: 23g | Fiber: 5g
PROTEIN chicken sausage
FAT some in sausage, butter
FIBER green beans, some in potatoes
CARB/STARCH potatoes
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1 comment
This sounds amazing!
2 questions:
1-could you use frozen green beans? (I have tons to use up)
2-there’s no liquid?? I was always taught you had to have a cup of liquid for a slow cooker to work correctly. Now, I’m curious!
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thepeachiespoon replied:
Yes to frozen! I dont think it’ll necessarily take longer to cook. Maybe the butter is liquid. It works ha.