Cooking Beans and Legumes: Soaking, Crock-Pot & Tips

Cooking pinto beans and lentils in a Crock-Pot makes for a nutritious, low-fat meal. From tenderizing dry beans with baking soda to managing soaking times, explore healthy ways to incorporate legumes into your weight-loss journey.

How to Cook Low-Fat Lentils in a Crock-Pot

Published Oct,07 2011 | By Nannette Richford

Lentils are naturally low in fat and high in dietary fiber, folate and magnesium, making them an excellent addition to your diet. These nutritious legumes also provide protein, iron, phosphorus and copper.