Website design By BotEap.comDid you know that a tomato is actually a fruit? They are now generally considered vegetables. Tomatoes are a household staple and in thousands of recipes. This superfood is an excellent source of lycopene, an antioxidant known for its many health benefits, including a reduced risk of cancer and heart disease. It is also packed with vitamin C and K, folate, potassium, and many other essential nutrients. If you’re a fan of its sour and somewhat sweet taste, here are some tomato-based crock pot recipes to try:

Website design By BotEap.comTomato stew with simmered meat

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• 1 pound chuck beef, trimmed with fat then cut into 1-inch chunks
• 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, diced
• 4 cups of cooked brown rice
• 3 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup of chicken broth
• 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
• 6 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper to taste

Website design By BotEap.comHeat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the carrots, celery, and onion for 8 to 10 minutes or until just tender. 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 over high heat for 6 hours. Transfer to serving bowls, drizzle with yogurt, then garnish with parsley before serving.

Website design By BotEap.comCrock pot chicken with tomato and spinach

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• 1 kilogram of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups fresh spinach
• 3 1/2 cups diced tomatoes with liquid
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Website design By BotEap.comSeason the chicken with salt and pepper and then place in the bottom of a crock pot. Add the onion, garlic, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and Italian seasoning to the pot. Stir until the ingredients are well combined. Cover and cook 4 to 5 hours over low heat, adding the spinach half an hour before the dish is cooked. Serve hot.

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• 1/2 chopped onion
• 1 bay leaf
• 7 cups diced tomatoes
• 2 cups of vegetable broth
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 tablespoons of butter
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Website design By BotEap.comIn a slow cooker, combine the onion, bay leaf, tomatoes, vegetable broth, carrots, milk, butter, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook 3 to 4 hours over low heat. When ready, puree the mixture in a blender until smooth. Serve immediately.

Website design By BotEap.comIf you love tomatoes, these tomato-based crock pot recipes are for you!