Skinny Slow Cooker – Homestyle Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary
When making these potatoes in the slow cooker for the first time, we were pleasantly surprised that they browned as if they were cooked in the skillet. We love our slow-cooker!
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Yields: 6 servings | Calories: 179 | Total Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Previous Points: 4 | Points Plus: 9 |Trans Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 3 mg | Sodium: 6 mg | Carbohydrates: 23 g | Dietary Fiber: 2 g | Sugars: 1 g | Protein: 2 g
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (remember evoo is a good fat)
- 4 medium red potatoes, cubed into 1/2" pieces (unpeeled if preferred)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Kosher or sea salt to taste
Directions
Add oil to the slow cooker, turn to high and allow to heat up while preparing potatoes...about 15 minutes of preheating is good.
Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker, toss potatoes in oil, cover and cook on high 2-3 hours (4-5 hours on low), or until potatoes are tender and browned. Recommend 5 - 7 quart slow cooker.
Note: The fats in this recipe are from heart healthy extra-virgin olive oil.
This recipe is featured in our Skinny Ms. Slow Cooker cookbook.
http://skinnyms.com/slow-cooker-homestyle-potatoes-with-garlic-and-rosemary/
At 5 Plus Points per serving, this is not what I would call "skinny" recipe (Weight Watchers Plus Points). Can you suggest a lower fat version?
There's an error in the recipe, run it through the recipe builder on the weight watchers website. It says 1/4 tablespoon and there's no way its 9grams of fat per serving with that small of an amount. Hope this helps.
The extra points are coming from the olive oil. You could always cook the potatoes with a bit of chicken stock but they won't brown like this. The browning is due to the olive oil. I had to quit weight watchers because I just couldnt fit it all the healthy fats I needed with the limited amount of points I got :/
Recipe shows 1/4 tablespoon of oil. That can't be right
what size is each serving?
Viceve115, That depends on the size of your potatoes…around 2/3 cup.
Curejenn,
Thank you for that explanation! Healthy fats are a must.
How many pounds of potatoes would this be? I like the smaller red potatoes.
Nacota, About 2 medium or 4 small potatoes.
If I cut the oil in half, will it come out the same?
Pam, Can't say for sure since I've never cut the oil in half. Keep in mind that olive oil is a healthy fat. Try using 3 tablespoons and that should still work.
I made these yesterday, they were delicious! Thanks for the recipe! I used the smaller red potatoes, they seem to cook a little faster, just an FYI for others.
Amber, Thanks for the tip!
This is a skinny/healthy recipe. The fat in the oil is all good fat. Unfortunately if you want something that is going to fit in your point scale, I would find something else (although, as suggested below, you could cook with stock, but they will not turn out the same). I do not know anything about WW points, but I do know that your body needs healthy fats
Thanks for your comment!
So, what WERE the points when you put it through the recipe builder, if you know?
Thanks.
Patti, Points? Do you mean WW Points?
If you want it even more unbelievably good…prepare a meatloaf, pat it out on top of potatoes and let cook all together. SO GOOD!
Vicki, Love that idea!!! Thanks.
Love homestyle potatoes and this slow cooker recipe is delicious!
Jan, Thanks!
after reading all the reviews; Im left confused? Is there a error on the EVOO as stated & if so, how much. I do not follow WW points but just try to watch a little of everything in general.
Dorene, 1/4 cup is correct. We use evoo because of its health benefits…it's a healthy fat!
Olive Oil is a healthy fat…don't think weight watchers distinguishes between healthy fats and unhealthy ones or complex carbs and simple carbs. Our recipes use healthy fats and complex carbs. For example, walnuts are also very high in fat but are one of the healthiest foods available.
A slow cooker recipe for potatoes that is delicious and less mess. Win-win-win!
The whole family LOVES this super easy and delicious recipe!!
Last night I was CRAVING potatoes..chips or fries. I could've literally stuck my head in the bag of chips and gone to town. Instead, I made these, except I popped them in the oven. Much healthier way satisfy a potato craving
Thanks!
You’re too funny! lol Yes, much healthier indeed.
Made these tonight with red potatoes (8 I think), my husband kept commenting on how awesome they were & didn't believe me when I told him how I made them. He kept asking what the secret ingredient was until I showed him the recipe. I'm not usually a big fan of rosemary, but I agree with my hubby that these truly were awesome! FYI, I was using my larger crockpot for the roast so I split the recipe into 2 & cooked each half in a 1.5 qt cooker for about 1 hour on high & 4 on low.
try the Yukon gold potatoes, and also add some onions mix all the other ingredients and place on the cookie sheet and you will love!!