How should I weigh legumes?
Legumes – such as lentils, beans, and chickpeas – increase in volume after cooking. If you buy them dry, it’s best to enter their weight before cooking. For cooked legumes, the calorie information on the packaging and in the app refers to the ready-to-eat product.
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