How to Make Beans in the Crockpot

dried beans

🥗Healthier: canned beans

💰Cheaper: dried lentils

Canned beans save time; lentils are often cheaper and cook faster.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index; white sugar is more affordable.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: crushed tomatoes

💰Cheaper: store-brand tomato sauce

Crushed tomatoes are fresher; store-brand options are usually cheaper.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Regular paprika has less smokiness; chili powder is often less expensive.

Start with 1 cup of dried cranberry beans.

Fill the beans with water and let them soak for 7-8 hours.

After soaking, drain the water and note that the beans have doubled to 2 cups.

Place the soaked beans in the crock pot and cover with fresh water.

Turn the crock pot on high and cook until the beans are soft, several hours later.

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