How much beans should I make?

Bean Arithmetic

• A pound of beans measures about 2 cups.
• Beans triple in volume when soaked and cooked.
• A cup of dry beans yields 3 cups cooked.
• A pound of dry beans yields 6 cups cooked.
• Use 3 cups of water per cup of dry beans for soaking.
• Simmer each pound of beans 2 hours after soaking.
• A pound of dry beans makes about 9 servings of baked beans.
• A pound of dry beans makes about 12 servings of bean soup.
• A one-pound can of cooked beans measures about 2 cups.
• A serving size is 1/4 cup dry
• Make 2 servings per Adult to ensure leftovers!

Pinto Beans

Sauteed veggies to add to my almost fully cooked beans, then I will start my rice for dinner

Why beans?

So I have decided to start a blog about beans, crazy I know. My thoughts were of my friends and family that have dietary and budget issues or just want an easy way to eat healthier.  Once a week I will be featuring a bean, or rice and a cooking technique that will help you with beans in general and a recipe that I will be making from the bean of the week.  I will try to add all the nutrient and calories for the dishes so you can see how healthy your eating.  Last of all I think food takes us around the world so I hope you have your taste buds ready for our beans and rice world trip!