Weight Watchers Recipe of the Day: Slow Cooker Italian Pork Roast
As soon as I saw this easy, healthy slow cooker recipe I knew I was looking at a winner. I was right.
And it's so simple too...
Weight Watchers Friendly Italian Crock Pot Pork Roast
Lean pork simmered in tomatoes, Italian spices and Parmesan until fork tender.
Did I mention that the sauce is absolutely delectable?
Skinny on Italian Crockpot Italian Pork Roast Recipe
What made this Italian Slow Cooker Pork Roast a winner?
Let's see....
It's healthy and Weight Watchers friendly, with only *3 SmartPoints per serving.
It's really easy. Fix-it and Forget-it easy. And it smells amazing.
WW Friendly Crock Pot Italian Pork Roast
It's delicious and family-friendly. At least it was with my family.
What Should I Serve with this Skinny Italian Style Slow Cooker Pork?
Serve over pasta, spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles with a side of broccoli or green beans or salad.
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Italian Crock Pot Pork?
According to my calculations, each serving (3 ounces pork with ½ cup sauce) has 130 calories and:
3 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
3 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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Skinny Slow Cooker Italian Pork Roast Recipe Variations:
Instead of Pork Roast - substitute lean pork chops, beef roast, or chicken thighs (I like boneless, skinless)
More Vegetables - onions, peppers and mushrooms would all be tasty
Vegetarian - substitute white beans, garbanzo beans or lentils for the pork
Are You Ready To Slow Cook Yourself Slim?
If you like this skinny slow cooker Italian pork recipe, be sure to check out: 3-Ingredient Weight Watchers Italian Beef, Weight Watchers Italian Beef and Lentil Soup, Crock Pot Italian Meatball Soup, Slow Cooker Italian Sloppy Joes and Slow Cooker Pot Roast Italian StyleIf you've made this Italian Pork, please give the recipe a star rating below and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. And stay in touch on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.
Skinny Slow Cooker Italian Pork Roast Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean boneless pork roast (sirloin or tenderloin)
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes, undrained
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (substitute 3 to 4 cloves fresh minced garlic if you prefer)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 4 to 5-Quart
- Place the pork in the slow cooker.
- Combine the tomatoes, cheese, parsley, garlic, basil, oregano and pepper and pour over the pork.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or until the pork is fork tender.
Recipe Notes
- Instead of Pork Roast - substitute lean pork chops, beef roast, or chicken thighs (I like boneless, skinless)
- More Vegetables - onions, peppers and mushrooms would all be tasty
- Vegetarian - substitute white beans, garbanzo beans or lentils for the pork
Source: adapted from New Leaf Wellness
Here's a video from AllRecipes showing a similar recipe for Slow Cooker Pork Chops Cacciatore which also looks delicious:
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- Italian Slow Cooker Pork & White Bean Stew (Simple-Nourished-Living)
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- The Best Weight Watchers Crock Pot Pork Recipes
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Annemarie
How many cans of beans would you use to make vegetarian?
Annemarie
HI! Does this recipe use I can of tomatoes? Or 2 14.8 ounce cans. Thanks. Love your recipes!
Laura
I used 28oz, but I don't see why 2 smaller cans wouldn't work. 🙂
annemarie
Hi! This recipe is very good. I have also used beef roast as well. That is very good as well. I enjoy the beef a little bit better. Served over mashed cauliflower. LOVE it.
Lynn H Allmond
Can this be frozen?
Martha McKinnon
Though I've never frozen it, I believe it would be fine. ~Martha
Ikvai Dworag
Hi. Thanks for inspiration 🙂
JANE RITCHUK
We loved it...it was easy and very tasty. Leftovers were turned into Brunswick Stew with the addition of a sliced potato, some corn and some green beans. Will definitely make it again.
Chica
Very good. I added corn and black beans
Chica
Very tasty. I added corn and black beans.