Spicy Slow Cooker Potatoes
This Sri Lankan-inspired side features layers of potatoes infused with mustard and cumin seeds, green chiles, and a flutter of red pepper flakes for deep warmth and aroma. The slow cooker lets the spices bloom while the onions soften and sweeten, yielding tender, fiery potatoes that pair beautifully with curries or grilled meats for dinner.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook3 hrs 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Slow Cooker Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour olive oil into the bottom of a slow cooker. Arrange the onion slices over the oil. Add the green chile peppers, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Layer the potatoes on top, seasoning each layer with a sprinkle of salt and red pepper flakes.
- 2
Cook on High until the potatoes are tender, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Stir gently before serving.
- Calories 84.69 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 1.51 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 9.67 g 4%
- Total Fat 4.54 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.93 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.78 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 98.86 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.21 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 43.06 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 103.07 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 44.61 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 3.64 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
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- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spicy Slow Cooker Potatoes is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Garlic, Green Chile, Mustard Seeds, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 84.69 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Slow Cooker Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Garlic, Green Chile, Mustard Seeds, Olive Oil, Peeled Whole Potatoes. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Slow Cooker Potatoes?
- About 3 hrs 55 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 84.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Slow Cooker Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Spicy Slow Cooker Potatoes healthy?
- Spicy Slow Cooker Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 84.69 calories and 1.51 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It contains Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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