This slow cooker stew was originally published by Weight Watchers in 2014. It's time for an update. If you love this savory stew, and many people do, fear not. The recipe remains exactly the same, but with the enhanced WW Zero Point food list that includes lean pork and sweet potatoes, it's now only 1 WW Point per serving! Interesting flavors going on here — spice from the tomatoes and green chiles and sweet from the sweet potatoes. The combination of orange juice and ground cumin makes for an altogether satisfying dinner. Cilantro and lime juice add more pizazz.
This is what healthy cooking should be — bursting with flavor, filling and delicious. But wait! There's more! It's close to effortless — all you have to do is assemble everything into your slow cooker and set the timer. That's a big bonus for those of us wanting to eat healthier but just not having the time (or the inclination) to prepare a lengthy recipe.
1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2″ chunks 1 lb. lean pork loin (I used one pork tenderloin), cut into 1″ chunks 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chiles 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup orange juice 2 scallions, green parts only, sliced 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground cumin freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 2 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
Place potatoes, pork, tomatoes and juice, garlic, orange juice, scallions, salt, cumin and pepper into slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 7 hours. (I cooked mine 5 hours.)
Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
Serves 4 (each serving = 1 1/2 cups including some liquid)
WW Points per serving: 1