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1 cup dry Dried Beans Cooked Yield — 2.5-3 cups cooked

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1 cup dry dried beans = 2.5-3 cups cooked

Ratio: 1:3

Overview

1 cup dry dried beans yields 2.5-3 cups cooked. Ratio: 1:3. Quick soak: boil 2 minutes then let sit covered 1 hour.

Key Details

  • 1 cup dry dried beans = 2.5-3 cups cooked
  • Ratio: 1:3
  • 1 cup dry = 180g by weight
  • Cooking method: soak overnight then simmer 1-2 hours
  • Quick soak: boil 2 minutes then let sit covered 1 hour

Why This Matters

  • Knowing the cooked yield of dried beans helps with meal planning
  • Dry-to-cooked ratios vary by ingredient and are essential for portioning
  • Recipes may list cooked or dry amounts — conversion prevents errors

How To

  1. 11 cup dry dried beans yields 2.5-3 cups cooked
  2. 2Cooking method: soak overnight then simmer 1-2 hours
  3. 3Quick soak: boil 2 minutes then let sit covered 1 hour
  4. 4Store cooked leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-5 days

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 cup dry dried beans yields approximately 2.5-3 cups cooked. Quick soak: boil 2 minutes then let sit covered 1 hour