Applesauce Cake with Buttery Glaze - Crockpot Recipe

12 servings
1/2 cup margarine or butter, room temperature
3/4cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
3/4cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon each: salt, ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon each: baking soda, ground cloves
Buttery Glaze (recipe)

Per Serving:
Calories: 242% calories from fat: 31 Protein (gm): 2.1 Carbohydrate (gm): 39.5 Fat (gm): 8.4 Saturated fat (gm): 1.7 Cholesterol (mg): 17.7 Sodium (mg): 306

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 0.0 Fruit: 1.5 Bread: 1.0 Meat: 0.0 Fat: 1.5

1. Beat margarine and sugar in large bowl until blended; beat in egg, apple-sauce, and vanilla. Mix in combined remaining ingredients, except Buttery Glaze, stirring until well blended.
2. Pour batter into greased and floured 6-cup fluted cake pan; place pan on rack in 6-quart crockpot. Cover and cook on high until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 21/2 to 3 hours. Cool cake on wire rack 10 minutes; invert onto rack and cool.

Gingerbread Cake - 365 Crockpot Recipe

12 servings
11/2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon each: ground allspice, salt
8 tablespoons margarine or butter, room temperature
2/3cup light molasses
3/4cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Cream Cheese Glaze (recipe)

Per Serving:
Calories: 315% calories from fat: 29 Protein (gm): 2.8 Carbohydrate (gm): 53.4 Fat (gm): 10.0 Saturated fat (gm): 2.4 Cholesterol (mg): 20.7 Sodium (mg): 410

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 0.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 3.5 Meat: 0.0 Fat: 1.5

1. Combine flours, spices, and salt in large bowl. Combine margarine, molasses, and brown sugar in 4-cup glass measure; microwave on high until margarine is melted, about 2 minutes, stirring to blend. Whisk margarine mixture into flour mixture, blending well; whisk in egg. Whisk in com-bined milk and baking soda until blended.
2. Pour batter into greased and floured 7-inch springform pan; place on rack in crockpot. Cover and cook on high until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, about 5 hours. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes; remove side of pan and cool. Drizzle with Cream Cheese Glaze.

Pumpkin Ginger Cake Rounds with Warm Rum Sauce - Crockpot Recipe

2 cakes (4 to 6 servings each)

1/2 cup each: canned pumpkin, packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup each: room temperature margarine or butter, light molasses
1 egg
11/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon each: baking powder, baking soda, ground allspice, cloves, and ginger
Warm Rum Sauce (recipe)

Per Serving:
Calories: 212% calories from fat: 27 Protein (gm): 3.3 Carbohydrate (gm): 35.5 Fat (gm): 6.5 Saturated fat (gm): 1.3 Cholesterol (mg): 21.6 Sodium (mg): 177

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 0.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 2.5 Meat: 0.0 Fat: 1.0

1. Combine pumpkin, brown sugar, margarine, molasses, and egg in large mixer bowl; beat at medium speed until well blended. Mix in combined flour, baking powder, baking soda, allspice,
cloves, and ginger, blending at low speed until moistened.
2. Pour batter into two greased and floured 16-ounce cans. Stand cans in crockpot; cover and cook on high until wooden skewer inserted in cakes comes out clean, about 21/2 hours. Stand cans on wire rack to cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of cakes by gently rolling cans on counter, or remove bottom ends of cans and push cakes through. Slice and serve with Warm Rum Sauce.

Bouillabaisse - Delicious 365 Crockpot Recipe

8 entrée servings
1 cup each: clam juice, dry white wine or clam juice
2 cans (141⁄2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chopped onion
1⁄2 cup thinly sliced fennel or celery
2 leeks (white parts only), thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon each: dried thyme and rosemary leaves, grated orange zest
1 pound salmon steaks, cubed (11⁄2-inch)
8 ounces each: peeled deveined medium shrimp, bay scallops
12 mussels, scrubbed
1⁄4 cup chopped parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste

Per Serving:
Calories: 221 % calories from fat: 17 Protein (g): 28 Carbohydrate (g): 12.5 Fat (g): 4 Saturated fat (g): 0.7 Cholesterol (mg): 106 Sodium (mg): 219

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 2.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 0.0 Meat: 3.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Combine all ingredients, except seafood, parsley, salt, and pepper, in 6-quart crockpot; cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours; adding seafood during last 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf and any mussels that do not open; stir in parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Chicken Cacciatore - Another Great 365 Crockpot Recipe

4 entrée servings
8 ounces each: cubed (3/4-inch) boneless skinless chicken breast, thighs
2 cans (141⁄2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1⁄2 cup dry red wine or water
3 cups quartered medium mushrooms
1 cup each: chopped onion, green bell pepper
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 bay leaf
1–2 tablespoons cornstarch
2–4 tablespoons water
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 cups cooked noodles, warm

Per Serving:
Calories: 411 % calories from fat: 15 Protein (g): 30.9 Carbohydrate (g): 53.7 Fat (g): 7.2 Saturated fat (g): 1.7 Cholesterol (mg): 65.5 Sodium (mg): 199

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 4.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 2.0 Meat: 3.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Combine all ingredients, except cornstarch, water, salt, pepper, and noodles, in crockpot; cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Turn heat to high and cook 10 minutes; stir in combined cornstarch and water, stirring 2 to 3 minutes. Discard bay leaf; season to taste with salt and pepper and serve over noodles.

Chicken Gumbo - Another Tasty 365 Crockpot Recipe

4 entrée servings
1 pound chicken breast, cubed (3/4-inch)
1 can (14 1⁄2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 cup chopped onion
1⁄2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1⁄8–1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
8 ounces fresh or frozen thawed small okra, halved
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 cups cooked rice, warm

Per Serving:
Calories: 424 % calories from fat: 11 Protein (g): 42.5 Carbohydrate (g): 49.8 Fat (g): 5.2 Saturated fat (g): 1.4 Cholesterol (mg): 87.5 Sodium (mg): 413

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 1.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 3.0 Meat: 3.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Combine all ingredients, except okra, salt, pepper, and rice, in crockpot; cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours, adding okra during last 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve over rice.

Chicken Fricassee - Another Great 365 Crockpot Recipe

6 entrée servings
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, halved or quartered
1 can (14 1⁄2 ounces) reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 cup each: onion wedges, sliced carrots, celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
16 whole cloves, tied in a cheesecloth bag
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1–2 teaspoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
12 ounces fettuccine, cooked, warm

Per Serving:
Calories: 361 % calories from fat: 13 Protein (g): 35.9 Carbohydrate (g): 41.5 Fat (g): 5.1 Saturated fat (g): 0.9 Cholesterol (mg): 78.6 Sodium (mg): 401

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 2.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 2.0 Meat: 3.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Combine all ingredients, except cornstarch, water, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and pasta, in crockpot; cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Turn heat to high and cook 10 minutes; stir in combined cornstarch and water, stirring 2 to 3 minutes. Discard cloves and bay leaves; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over fettuccine.

Beef Stroganoff - Another Great 365 Crockpot Recipe

4 entrée servings
1 pound lean beef eye of round or sirloin steak, cut into strips (1/2-inch)
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth
3 cups sliced mushrooms
1⁄2 cup sliced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1⁄2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 cups cooked noodles, warm

Per Serving:
Calories: 423 % calories from fat: 21 Protein (g): 39 Carbohydrate (g): 45.1 Fat (g): 10 Saturated fat (g): 2.2 Cholesterol (mg): 64 Sodium (mg): 167

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 1.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 2.5 Meat: 4.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Combine all ingredients, except sour cream, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and noodles, in crockpot; cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Stir in
combined sour cream and cornstarch, stirring 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve over noodles.

Beef Burgundy - Tasty 365 Crockpot Recipe

8 entrée servings
2 pounds lean beef stew meat
1 cup each: Burgundy or other red wine, reducedsodium fat-free beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon each: thyme, rosemary, and tarragon leaves
11⁄2 cups each: frozen thawed pearl onions, sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1⁄2 cup chopped parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste

Per Serving:
Calories: 230 % calories from fat: 23 Protein (g): 30.4 Carbohydrate (g): 7.4 Fat (g): 5.6 Saturated fat (g): 2 Cholesterol (mg): 70.9 Sodium (mg): 98

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 1.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 0.0 Meat: 4.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Combine beef, wine, broth, tomato paste, chopped onion, and herbs in 6-quart crockpot; cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours, adding pearl onions and mushrooms during last 2 hours. Turn heat to high and cook 10 minutes; stir in combined cornstarch and water, stirring 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Beef Stew - Delicious 365 Crockpot Recipe

6 entrée servings
2 pounds lean beef for stew, cubed (1-inch)
1 can (141⁄2 ounces) Italian plum tomatoes, undrained, chopped
1⁄2 cup each: reduced-sodium beef broth, dry red wine or beef broth
2 each: chopped medium onions, minced cloves garlic
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste

Per Serving:
Calories: 290 % calories from fat: 34 Protein (g): 35.4 Carbohydrate (g): 8.6 Fat (g): 10.7 Saturated fat (g): 3.8 Cholesterol (mg): 103 Sodium (mg): 246

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 1.5 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 0.0 Meat: 5.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Combine all ingredients, except salt and pepper, in crockpot; cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Hot Bean Gazpacho - Another Great 365 Crockpot Recipe

8 entrée servings
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed, drained
1 quart tomato juice
1 cup each: thick and chunky salsa, sliced celery
1⁄2 cup each: sliced green onions, chopped green bell pepper
2 teaspoons minced roasted garlic
3–4 tablespoons lime juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
1⁄2 cup each: chopped avocado, peeled seeded cucumber, reduced-fat sour cream, Croutons

Per Serving:
Calories: 260 % calories from fat: 13 Protein (g): 12.9 Carbohydrate (g): 47.1 Fat (g): 3.8 Saturated fat (g): 0.2 Cholesterol (mg): 0 Sodium (mg): 642

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.5 Vegetable: 2.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 2.5 Meat: 0.5 Fat: 0.0

1. Combine all ingredients, except lime juice, salt, pepper, avocado, cucumber, sour cream, and Croutons, in crockpot; cover and cook on high 3 to 4 hours. Season to taste with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Process soup in food processor or blender until smooth. Serve hot or refrigerate and serve chilled. Mix avocado and cucumber into soup; garnish each bowl of soup with a dollop of sour cream and Croutons.

Vichyssoise - Another Tasty 365 Crockpot Recipe

4 entrée servings
6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled, cubed
3⁄4 cup each: sliced leeks or green onions, celery
1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Salt and white pepper, to taste
6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
Snipped chives, as garnish

Per Serving:
Calories: 282 % calories from fat: 20 Protein (g): 6.2 Carbohydrate (g): 51.5 Fat (g): 6.6 Saturated fat (g): 1.2 Cholesterol (mg): 0 Sodium (mg): 134

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 1.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 3.0 Meat: 0.0 Fat: 1.0

1. Combine all ingredients, except salt, white pepper, sour cream, and chives, in crockpot; cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours. Process soup in food processor or blender until smooth; season to taste with salt and white pepper. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve chilled; top each bowl of soup with 1 tablespoon sour cream and sprinkle with chives.

Clam Soup - Another Tasty 365 Crockpot Recipe

4 entrée servings
1 cup each: clam juice or chicken broth, tomato sauce, dry white wine or clam juice
3 large cloves garlic
1⁄8–1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon each: dried oregano and thyme leaves
4 dozen clams (littlenecks or cherrystones), scrubbed
1⁄4 cup minced parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 slices Italian bread, toasted

Per Serving:
Calories: 275 % calories from fat: 26 Protein (g): 15.2 Carbohydrate (g): 25.9 Fat (g): 7.9 Saturated fat (g): 1.1 Cholesterol (mg): 28.9 Sodium (mg): 575

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 0.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 2.0 Meat: 2.0 Fat: 0.5

1. Combine all ingredients, except clams, parsley, salt, pepper, and bread, in crockpot; cover and cook on high 4 hours, adding clams and parsley during last 15 minutes. Discard any clams that have not opened; season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Serve broth and clams in shallow bowls with toasted bread.

Caldo de Pescado - Delicious 365 Crockpot Recipe

10 entrée servings
4 cups Fish Stock or 2 cups each clam juice and water
1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes, undrained
2 cups each: chopped onions, peeled sliced potatoes
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
2 large ears corn, cut into pieces (1-inch)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon each: grated orange zest, ground turmeric
1 pound skinless red snapper fillets, cubed
12 ounces large shrimp, peeled, deveined
Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste

Per Serving:
Calories: 173 % calories from fat: 15 Protein (g): 19.4 Carbohydrate (g): 17.9 Fat (g): 2.8 Saturated fat (g): 0.5 Cholesterol (mg): 68 Sodium (mg): 389

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 0.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 1.0 Meat: 2.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Combine all ingredients, except seafood, salt, and cayenne pepper, in 6-quart crockpot; cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours, adding seafood during last 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper.

Cioppino - Another Delicious 365 Crockpot Recipe

6 entrée servings
1 can (14 1⁄2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup each: clam juice, water
1⁄2 cup dry white wine or clam juice
1 cup each: thinly sliced onion, green onions, green bell pepper
1 tablespoon each: minced garlic, olive oil
1⁄2 teaspoon each: dried tarragon, thyme, and rosemary leaves
1 bay leaf
1 pound crabmeat or firm white fish, cubed
12 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined
18 clams in shells, scrubbed
Salt and pepper, to taste

Per Serving:
Calories: 210 % calories from fat: 19 Protein (g): 24.1 Carbohydrate (g): 10.2 Fat (g): 4.3 Saturated fat (g): 0.6 Cholesterol (mg): 130.6 Sodium (mg): 276

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 2.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 0.0 Meat: 3.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Combine all ingredients, except seafood, salt, and pepper, in slow cooker; cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours, adding seafood during last 15 to 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf and any clams that have not opened; season to taste with salt and pepper.

Light Salmon Bisque with Dill - Another Tasty 365 Crockpot Recipe

4 entrée servings
3 cups Fish Stock or clam juice, divided
1 1⁄2 cups peeled chopped potatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1⁄2 cup each: finely chopped celery, carrot
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried dill weed
1⁄4–1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
8–12 ounces skinless salmon steaks
1 1⁄4 cups whole milk, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2–3 teaspoons lemon juice
Salt and white pepper, to taste

Per Serving:
Calories: 213 % calories from fat: 28 Protein (g): 20.3 Carbohydrate (g): 22.5 Fat (g): 6.7 Saturated fat (g): 2 Cholesterol (mg): 38.7 Sodium (mg): 508

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 0.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 1 5 Meat: 2.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Combine stock, vegetables, tomato paste, dill weed, and dry mustard in crockpot; cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours, adding salmon steaks and 1 cup milk during last 15 minutes. Remove salmon and reserve. Process soup in food processor or blender until smooth; return to slow cooker.
2. Flake reserved salmon into small pieces with a fork; add to slow cooker. Cover and cook on high 10 minutes; stir in combined remaining 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch, stirring 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt, and white pepper.

Habanero Chili - Another Great 365 Crockpot Recipe

4 entrée servings
4 ounces turkey sausage, casing removed
1 can (141⁄2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups refried beans
1 each: chopped large onion, medium green bell pepper
1⁄4–1⁄2 habanero chili, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt, to taste
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Per Serving:
Calories: 293 % calories from fat: 18 Protein (g): 17.1 Carbohydrate (g): 43.8 Fat (g): 5.9 Saturated fat (g): 1 Cholesterol (mg): 25.6 Sodium (mg): 767

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 0.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 3.0 Meat: 1.0 Fat: 0.5

1. Cook sausage in lightly greased small skillet until browned, about 5 minutes, crumbling with a fork. Combine sausage and remaining ingredients, except salt and sour cream, in crockpot; cover and cook on low 4 to 5 hours. Season to taste with salt. Serve with sour cream.

Tenderloin Chili - Another Great 365 Crockpot Recipe

4 entrée servings
1 pound pork tenderloin, cubed (1/2-inch)
1 can (15 ounces) each: reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth, rinsed drained pinto beans
1 pound plum tomatoes, sliced
2 jalapeño chilies, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon each: toasted cumin seeds, Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste

Per Serving:
Calories: 274 % calories from fat: 19 Protein (g): 32.7 Carbohydrate (g): 23.4 Fat (g): 5.8 Saturated fat (g): 1.7 Cholesterol (mg): 67.1 Sodium (mg): 475

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 2.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 1.0 Meat: 3.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Combine all ingredients, except salt and pepper, in crockpot; cover and cook on high 4 to 6 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Chili con Carne - Another Delicious 365 Crockpot Recipe

8 entrée servings
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup each: chopped onions, green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1–2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons each: ground cumin, dried oregano leaves
2 cans (141⁄2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, rinsed, drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3⁄4 cup beer or water
1 tablespoon each: packed light brown sugar, unsweetened cocoa
Salt and pepper, to taste
1⁄2 cup each: shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (2 ounces), sliced green onions, reduced-fat sour cream

Per Serving:
Calories: 220 % calories from fat: 13 Protein (g): 21.9 Carbohydrate (g): 28.7 Fat (g): 3.6 Saturated fat (g): 1 Cholesterol (mg): 32.5 Sodium (mg): 224

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 2.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 1.0 Meat: 2.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Cook ground beef in lightly greased large skillet over medium heat until meat is browned, about 10 minutes, crumbling with a fork. Combine beef and remaining ingredients, except salt, pepper, cheese, green onions, and sour cream, in crockpot; cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle each bowl of chili with cheese, green onions, and sour cream.

Variations
Chili Mac—Make chili as above. Turn heat to high and add 1 cup cooked elbow macaroni or chili mac pasta and 1⁄2 cup water. Cook 15 minutes.
Southwestern Chili—Make recipe as above, substituting black or pinto beans for the red kidney beans, and adding 1 minced jalapeño chili. Garnish each bowl with chopped cilantro.

California Chili - Another Tasty 365 Crockpot Recipe

6 entrée servings
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed (1-inch)
4 cups sliced plum tomatoes
1 cup each: diced softened sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil), dry red wine or chicken broth
1–2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon crushed mixed peppercorns
1⁄4–1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 avocado, chopped
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, toasted
Salt, to taste
6 tablespoons chopped basil, as garnish

Per Serving:
Calories: 258 % calories from fat: 30 Protein (g): 21.5 Carbohydrate (g): 19.7 Fat (g): 9.2 Saturated fat (g): 1.8 Cholesterol (mg): 46 Sodium (mg): 272

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 4.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 0.0 Meat: 2.0 Fat: 1.0

1. Combine all ingredients, except avocado, sunflower seeds, salt, and basil, in crockpot; cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Stir in avocado and sunflower seeds; season to taste with salt. Sprinkle each bowl of chili with basil.