Fall hit me hard this week, and I was craving sweet potatoes (super weird, I know). I was also feeling lazy and really wanted to use my slow cooker! Check it out:

• In 5 quart slow cooker, place…
  • 2 pounds of uncooked pork tenderloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 pounds of sweet potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
• In small bowl, combine…
  • 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes with chiles
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 3 green chopped green onions
  • 1/2 bulb garlic, crushed
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1/2 t. ground cumin
  • 1/4 t. black pepper
  • Pour on top of meat and potatoes.
• Cook on low for 7 hours. Once cooked, stir in…
  • Juice from half a lime
  • 2 T. fresh, chopped cilantro

Considering my affinity for casseroles and pasta, I’m often amazed that I can make an entire delicious meal without cheese. Additionally, I had a fairly small serving of this and was totally satisfied based on it’s intense and satisfying flavor* (for once, I had two lovely dinner guests {my parents} who agreed). Please excuse the amateur photo…I couldn’t find my camera ANYWHERE! Rest assured, this was an awesome meal, despite it’s lack of aesthetic appeal.

*Psst…this is adapted from a Weight Watchers recipe. Tell my waistline!