Guest guest Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 OK--I want to make a recipe that calls for 1/2 lb. of bean mix. How many cups is that? I looked last night in Whole Foods and in the supermarket for bean mixes, but I ran into problems. Either the type of beans used wasn't listed (and I can't have soybeans), the mix had "added ham flavoring" (EWWWWW!!!), the mix had "seasonings" added (WHICH seasonings--MSG? Beef?--no clue), or the mix came with pasta inside (I can't have gluten)! Unbelievable. So I want to make my own mix, and I have no idea how many cups equals 1/2 lb. Can anyone help me? MarilynSee AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 Marilyn, I've found that 2 cups of split peas or lentils equals around a pound, so I'm guessing that a cup would be about 1/2 pound--maybe throw in an eighth cup more for good measure. Also, some of the bean mixes I've found that have added seasonings actually put the seasonings in a little foil package that you don't have to use. Hurst " Ham Beans " brand is actually vegan, if you buy the right one! Susan , sahmomof8 wrote: > > > > OK--I want to make a recipe that calls for 1/2 lb. of bean mix. How many > cups is that? I looked last night in Whole Foods and in the supermarket for bean > mixes, but I ran into problems. Either the type of beans used wasn't listed > (and I can't have soybeans), the mix had " added ham flavoring " (EWWWWW!!!), > the mix had " seasonings " added (WHICH seasonings--MSG? Beef?--no clue), or the > mix came with pasta inside (I can't have gluten)! Unbelievable. So I want to > make my own mix, and I have no idea how many cups equals 1/2 lb. Can anyone > help me? Marilyn > > > > > > **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes > (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 OK, just pulled down a few different bags of beans to have a look. The black beans and blackeye peas have six quarter-cup servings per half pound. The kidney beans and pintos have five. Hope that helps, -Erin http://www.zenpawn.com/vegblog - sahmomof8 Friday, December 21, 2007 9:11 AM Bean mix OK--I want to make a recipe that calls for 1/2 lb. of bean mix. How many cups is that? I looked last night in Whole Foods and in the supermarket for bean mixes, but I ran into problems. Either the type of beans used wasn't listed (and I can't have soybeans), the mix had " added ham flavoring " (EWWWWW!!!), the mix had " seasonings " added (WHICH seasonings--MSG? Beef?--no clue), or the mix came with pasta inside (I can't have gluten)! Unbelievable. So I want to make my own mix, and I have no idea how many cups equals 1/2 lb. Can anyone help me? Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 I made a soup mix of my own and put it in a decorative jar to give to people for Christmas. Actual amounts will vary on the size of your container, but a good start would be to follow this recipe:Veggie Confetti Soup Mix2/3 c barley2/3 c dried split peas2/3 c uncooked white rice2/3 c dry lentils2 TBSP dried minced onion4 TBSP dried herbs of choice:, oregano, thyme, basil,rosemary, herb blend, etc 2 tsp salt1/2 tsp lemon pepper4 TBSP vegetable broth powder1-1/2 c uncooked small to medium-sized pasta of choice (you can use gluten free pasta or leave it out entirely, but it makes for a nice presentation if you add it)In a large jar or decorative canister, layer the barley, peas, rice and lentils. Then layer around the edges the onion, parsley, salt, lemon pepper, vegetable broth powder and pasta of choice. Fill the rest of the jar with any remaining pasta.Seal and attach a gift card:The gift card should read: Add contents of jar to 8 cups of water, 2 stalks of chopped celery, 2 sliced carrots, and 2 -16 oz cans diced tomatoes. Over medium low heat, cover and simmer 1-2 hours, or until vegetables are tender. Season to taste (add salt very last if using; adding it too early will make beans an undesirable texture).JennSLC, UTsahmomof8 wrote: OK--I want to make a recipe that calls for 1/2 lb. of bean mix. How many cups is that? I looked last night in Whole Foods and in the supermarket for bean mixes, but I ran into problems. Either the type of beans used wasn't listed (and I can't have soybeans), the mix had "added ham flavoring" (EWWWWW!!!), the mix had "seasonings" added (WHICH seasonings--MSG? Beef?--no clue), or the mix came with pasta inside (I can't have gluten)! Unbelievable. So I want to make my own mix, and I have no idea how many cups equals 1/2 lb. Can anyone help me? MarilynSee AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 I don't know how many cups are in 1/2 pound of mixed beans, but here's what I've done in the past.... Get half a dozen different 1 pound bags of dried beans/split peas/lentils. Pour half of each bag into a big mixing bowl and mix together. You've now got three pounds of mixed beans in the bag. Divide it into 6 equal portions (jars, bags, other containers) and each of those will be 1/2 pound. With the store-bought mixed beans, the seasonings are usually in a separate little packet inside the bag of beans, so is easy to throw out if you don't want it. Here is the ingredient list for Hurst's " HamBeens " brand mixed beans, looks like no soy, but they do have barley: INGREDIENTS: Contains 15 of these varieties: Northern, Pinto, Large Lima, Blackeye, Garbanzo, Baby Lima, Green Split Pea, Kidney, Cranberry Bean, Small White, Pink Bean, Small Red, Yellow Split Pea, Lentil, Navy, White Kidney, Black Bean, Pearl Barley. SEASONING PACKET: Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Maltodextrin, Salt, Artificial Flavorings (Including artificial smoke flavor), Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed and Soybean Oil, Silicon Dioxide (Added less than 2% as an anti-caking agent). Other ingredients lists are available at the Hurst Beans website: http://hambeens.com/default.htm According to their FAQ, none of the Hurst products contain animal products, not even the seasoning packets for their chicken soup. They also do not contain added MSG. The only Hurst bean mix product which contains gluten is the one with pasta added (pasta fagioli soup mix). Hope that helps.... Mary , sahmomof8 wrote: > > > > OK--I want to make a recipe that calls for 1/2 lb. of bean mix. How many > cups is that? I looked last night in Whole Foods and in the supermarket for bean > mixes, but I ran into problems. Either the type of beans used wasn't listed > (and I can't have soybeans), the mix had " added ham flavoring " (EWWWWW!!!), > the mix had " seasonings " added (WHICH seasonings--MSG? Beef?--no clue), or the > mix came with pasta inside (I can't have gluten)! Unbelievable. So I want to > make my own mix, and I have no idea how many cups equals 1/2 lb. Can anyone > help me? Marilyn > > > > > > **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes > (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 In a message dated 12/30/2007 10:14:03 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, maryl4 writes: I don't know how many cups are in 1/2 pound of mixed beans, but here'swhat I've done in the past....Get half a dozen different 1 pound bags of dried beans/splitpeas/lentils. Pour half of each bag into a big mixing bowl and mixtogether. You've now got three pounds of mixed beans in the bag. Divide it into 6 equal portions (jars, bags, other containers) andeach of those will be 1/2 pound. DUH!!!! LOL! Thanks so much! I'm going to do this today, as long as I'm stuck in the house. With the store-bought mixed beans, the seasonings are usually in aseparate little packet inside the bag of beans, so is easy to throwout if you don't want it.Here is the ingredient list for Hurst's "HamBeens" brand mixed beans,looks like no soy, but they do have barley:SEASONING PACKET: Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Maltodextrin, Salt,Artificial Flavorings (Including artificial smoke flavor), PartiallyHydrogenated Cottonseed and Soybean Oil, Silicon Dioxide (Added lessthan 2% as an anti-caking agent). I would DEFINITELY not use that packet! Yikes! "Hydrolyzed Soy Protein" is MSG, as far as I'm aware. Then there are the artificial flavors--also very dangerous. I wonder when companies will get the message that we want REAL food, not dangerous chemicals, excitotoxins, and neurotoxins? You'd think everyone would know by now, but it always surprises me when people don't know how dangerous these toxins can be, especially for children's developing brains. The LEAST of my problems with this packet is the soy! As to the barley in the mix, I'd use brown rice instead. And as to the packet, I'd throw it right in the trash, and use an all natural bouillon cube (like Celifibr vegan bouillon cubes), or all natural broth powder (like the vegan "Bill's Best" brand), instead. They also do not contain added MSG. I'd question that. Hope that helps.... It really does, Mary. Thanks! Marilyn See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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