Top 3 Healthy Recipes for Your Multi Cooker

The multi cooker is a great investment not just for its versatility but also for the whole new world of healthy recipes that it opens up for you. There is no other machine that allows you the freedom to cook and eat such a large variety of delicious meals and still keep your calorie intake under the control you want.

Here is a compilation of what we consider the healthiest multi cooker recipes, together in one place for you to begin the journey to a healthier, better you. They were selected to provide a variety of meal types and cater to a wide palate.

1. Sweet Potato Mash

This recipe is meant for the slow cooker mode of your multi cooker. It creates 4 cups of exquisite mash, enough for 8 servings.

Nutritional information:

• Calories per serving: 110;
• Carbohydrates: 26 g;
• Sugars: 8 g;
• Protein: 2 g;
• Dietary Fibre: 3 g;
• Sodium: 63 mg;
• Total Fat: 0 g;
• Saturated Fats: 0 g;
• Trans Fat: 0 g;
• Cholesterol: 0 g.

Ingredient list:

• 2 lbs. sweet potatoes;
• 1 cup 100% apple juice;
• 1 tbsp. cinnamon powder;
• 1 tsp. nutmeg powder;
• 1/2 tsp. allspice;
• 1/4 tsp. ground cloves;
• Honey or maple syrup to taste.

Cooking method:

1. Peel and cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch slices and place in the cooker.
2. Add the spices and 1/2 cup of apple juice (keep the other 1/2 cup for later).
3. Cook on low until the potatoes are cooked through (about 4-5 hours)
4. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of apple juice and use a hand blender to mash the potatoes.
5. Add nutmeg and cinnamon to taste. Honey and maple syrup are excellent if you have a sweet tooth.

2. Vegetarian Chili

This popular vegetarian dish is a main course meant to be cooked on the 'Fry' mode. It is ready to serve in just 40 minutes. Calories per serving - 63.

Ingredient list:

• 500 g tomatoes;
• 400 g red beans;
• 200 g Sweet pepper;
• 150 g zucchini;
• 100 g corn;
• 100 g tomato sauce;
• 80 g onion;
• 50 g cheddar cheese;
• 20 g chili powder;
• 5 g oregano;
• 5 g garlic;
• 3 g pepper;
• 200 ml water;
• 20 ml vegetable oil;
• Tabasco sauce;
• Salt.

Cooking method:

1. Quarter the tomatoes. Chop the garlic and onions. Cut the zucchini and bell peppers into 1cm cubes. Rinse the corn and beans. Grate the cheese coarsely.
2. Add the vegetable oil to the cooker and heat it on 'Fry' mode. When the oil is hot, add the garlic, onions and bell peppers and quick fry for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the water, tomato sauce, salt and spices, and the tomatoes to the bowl and mix well before closing the lid. Select 'Stew' and a 50-minute cooking time.
4. After 20 minutes, open the lid to add the zucchini, corn and red beans. Close the lid for the remaining program.
5. Add the cheese to the prepared dish.

3. Barley and Vegetables

An evergreen favourite that takes just 50 minutes to prepare, this side dish is a perfect addition to any meal. Calories per serving - 203.

Ingredient list:

• 400 g pearl barley;
• 100 g sweet pepper;
• 100 g onion;
• 100 g mushrooms;
• 15 g fresh parsley;
• 20 ml vegetable oil;
• 800 ml water;
• Salt;
• Spices.

Cooking method:

1. Chop the onion, pepper and parsley. Dice the mushrooms.
2. Add the vegetable oil to the cooker and heat it on 'Fry' mode. When the oil is hot, add the onion, pepper and parsley and quick fry for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix well. Select 'Grain' and a 40-minute cooking time.
4. Garnish and serve.

These three healthy recipes for your multi cooker are but a small sample of the amazing dishes it is capable of creating. Use your cooker the right way and it can become your best and most reliable partner in your journey to a healthy body.