Beans Quote by Thug Kitchen
““Math tip: Beans tend to triple in size when you cook them, so if you want to end up with 1½ cups of cooked beans (the standard can measurement), you want to start with ½ cup dried beans.””
About This Quote
Source Cooking blog, 2019
Cooking beans expands them threefold; start with half a cup dried to yield one and a half cups cooked.
In simple terms: Beans triple when cooked; start with half cup.
Key Takeaway
Measure beans before cooking.
Themes
cooking
practicality
efficiency
Mood
practical
informative
Type
culinary
educational
When to use this quote
- meal prep
- budget cooking
- portion control
- diet planning
Key Concepts
food science
nutrition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you adjust for other legumes?
- What’s your favorite bean dish?
A Different Perspective
Different beans vary in expansion.
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