This is where a slow cooker is HUGE. Every Sunday I throw a bag of lentils, some veggies, and spices into a crock pot for 9 hours. Total prep is 20 minutes an

This is where a slow cooker is HUGE. Every Sunday I throw a bag of lentils, some veggies, and spices into a crock pot for 9 hours. Total prep is 20 minutes and I have a week's worth of lunches. The most expensive ingredient is the olive oil, which I buy in jugs from the warehouse store.