Slow-Cooker Pork and Veggie Stew

Dairy Free
Health score
50%
Slow-Cooker Pork and Veggie Stew
430 min.
6
290kcal

Suggestions


Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this delightful Slow-Cooker Pork and Veggie Stew, a perfect dish for any time of the year. Imagine coming home after a long day to the comforting aroma of tender pork and fresh vegetables simmering away, ready to be enjoyed. This hearty stew is not only dairy-free but also packed with wholesome ingredients that make it a nutritious choice for lunch or dinner.

The combination of succulent pork loin, vibrant butternut squash, and earthy parsnips creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Each bite is a celebration of seasonal vegetables, enhanced by the rich depth of chicken broth and a hint of pepper and salt. Plus, the slow-cooking method ensures that the meat becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, while the vegetables retain their delightful texture.

Perfect for family gatherings or meal prep, this stew serves six and is a fantastic way to nourish your loved ones. With just a few simple steps, you can set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to do all the work. Whether you’re looking for a cozy meal on a chilly evening or a satisfying dish to impress guests, this Slow-Cooker Pork and Veggie Stew is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Dive into a bowl of comfort and enjoy the wholesome goodness!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb pork loin boneless trimmed of fat
  • tablespoons butter softened
  • 1.5 cups butternut squash peeled
  • medium carrots cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
  • 32 oz chicken broth (4 cups)
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • cups parsnips peeled
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Cut pork into 1-inch cubes. In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix pork and remaining ingredients except flour and butter.
  2. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.
  3. In small bowl, mix flour and butter; gradually stir into stew until blended. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Nutrition Facts

Calories290kcal
Protein38.82%
Fat33.69%
Carbs27.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.81
Glycemic Load
6.35
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
23.943043667337%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
3.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:289.99kcal
14.5%
Fat:10.85g
16.7%
Saturated Fat:2.66g
16.61%
Carbohydrates:19.93g
6.64%
Net Carbohydrates:15.83g
5.76%
Sugar:5.57g
6.19%
Cholesterol:74.46mg
24.82%
Sodium:903.83mg
39.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.14g
56.28%
Vitamin A:9070.42IU
181.41%
Vitamin B6:1.01mg
50.54%
Selenium:34.37µg
49.09%
Vitamin B1:0.67mg
44.37%
Vitamin B3:8.12mg
40.58%
Phosphorus:324.69mg
32.47%
Manganese:0.5mg
25.23%
Potassium:867.05mg
24.77%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.95%
Vitamin C:17.69mg
21.44%
Zinc:2.59mg
17.24%
Fiber:4.1g
16.39%
Magnesium:62.07mg
15.52%
Vitamin K:14.72µg
14.02%
Vitamin B5:1.39mg
13.89%
Folate:54.44µg
13.61%
Vitamin E:1.8mg
11.98%
Vitamin B12:0.62µg
10.26%
Copper:0.19mg
9.68%
Iron:1.54mg
8.53%
Calcium:61.13mg
6.11%
Vitamin D:0.45µg
3.02%