Meals - Conversions

Shelf Stable Conversions

3/4 cup dried beans = 1 -15 oz can

1 cup milk = 1/3 cup milk powder + 1 cup water

2 tbsp dried onion = 1/2 chopped onion

1 egg = 1/4 cup applesauce (about the size of a kids cup)

Using Dried Beans

Option A: Soak beans in warm water for 8 hours before using. Do not worry if they become wrinkled - that will sort itself out in the cooking

Option B: Place beans in a large pot; cover with fresh water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer gently until beans are tender but firm. Most beans will cook in 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the variety. Periodically, try a taste test or mash a bean against the side of the pot with a fork or spoon.

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Using Stock Cubes

To use a stock cube - simply crumble in 1 cube into 2 cups warm/hot water.

Each stock cube makes 16 oz liquid.

Dried Ginger / Garlic / herbs

Aquafaba

Keep that canned bean liquid! You can use it to replace eggs in recipes!

Three tablespoons of aquafaba is equivalent to about one whole egg, while two tablespoons of aquafaba is equivalent to about one egg white.

Keep in mind that a can of chickpeas yields about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of this liquid, so about eight to 12 tablespoons.

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