Factor Method

Original Recipe Serving Size: 50

Factor Number: 150/50= 3
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Convert to Purchasing Units
Original Ingredients Multiply Factor Raw Yield % Prep Amount
(Round up; this is what you will
(Name, amount, prep style) (Use above #) (Produce only) (Give practical amounts!)
buy)
16 ounces= 1 pound
1 cup= 8 ounces
3 qt. x3= 9 qt. 2 cups=16 fluid ounces
Dried brown lentils
1 8 qt= 2gal 1 quart= 4 cups 18lbs or 2 gal + 1 qt.
3 quarts
2 gal and 1 qt. 8 quarts =32 cups
36 cups = 18lbs
25 lbs
16 qt. x 3= 48qts.
3 cups x3=9 cups
Boiling water 8 cups=2 quarts
2 12.5 gal + 1 cup 12.5 gal + 1 cup
16 quarts + 3 cups 4 qts=1 gal
50 qts + 1 cup=
12.5 gal + 1 cup
Olive oil 1/3 cup x 3= 1 cup = 8 ounces
3 1/3 cup 8 ounces or 1 cup
1 cup 16.9 fl oz
16 ounces= 1 pound
1 cup= 8 ounces
2 qt. x 3= 6qts.
2 cups=16oz
Onion, diced 1/3 cups x3=1 cups (prechopped)
4 1 quart= 4 cups Assume 100%
2 quarts + 1/3 cup 6 qts=1.5 gal= 12 ½ lbs or 1.5 gal +1 cup
6 quarts = 24 cups
1.5 gal +1 cup
25 cups = 12.5 lbs
15 lbs Prechopped
12 cloves = ¼ cup minced
Garlic, chopped 1 cup x 3=
5 48 cloves = 1 cup minced Assume 100% 144 cloves or 3 cups minced
1 cup 3 cups
144 cloves = 3 cups minced
 1 bulb= 10 cloves
144/10=14.4 bulbs
15 bulbs
2 cups= 16 ounces
1 qt. x3=3 qts. 56 oz= about 7 cups
3 cups x3=9 cups 160 oz= about 20 cups
Tomato paste
6 8 cups=2 quarts 20 cups = 1 ¼ gal 1 ¼ gal + 1 cup
1 quart + 3 cups
5 quarts= 1 ¼ gal= 222 oz = about 27 cups
1 ¼ gal + 1 cup 27 cups= 1.7 gal
222oz
2 cups=16oz
Ground cumin ½ cup x3= 1 cup=8oz
7 1.5 cups or 12 oz
½ cup 1.5 cups ½ cup = 4oz
14oz
¼ cup x 3=3/4 cup 1 cup=8oz
1 ½ Tbsp x 3=4.5 1 cup=16 Tbsp
Ground coriander
8 Tbsp 1 Tbsp= 0.5oz 1 cup + ½ Tbsp
¼ cup + 1 ½ Tbsp
4 Tbsp= ¼ cup= 1/2 Tbsp = ¼ oz
1 cup + ½ Tbsp 10 oz
1 cup=8oz
2 tsp x 3=6tsp
Red pepper flakes 1 cup=16 Tbsp
9 3 tsp=1 Tbsp= 1 oz or 2 Tbsp
2 tsp 2 Tbsp= 1 oz
2 Tbsp
1oz
¼ cup x 3=3/4 cup 1 cup=8oz
1 ½ Tbsp x 3=4.5 1 cup=16 Tbsp
Dried oregano
10 Tbsp 1 Tbsp= 0.5oz 1 cup + ½ Tbsp or 8 ¼ oz
¼ cup + 1 ½ Tbsp
4 Tbsp= ¼ cup= 1/2 Tbsp = ¼ oz
1 cup + ½ Tbsp 10 oz
1 cup=8oz
1 tsp x 3=
Sea Salt 1 cup=16 Tbsp
11 3 tsp = 1 Tbsp 0.5 oz or 1 Tbsp
1 tsp 1 Tbsp= 0.5oz
1 Tbsp
0.5oz
 1 cup=8oz
2 tsp x 3=6tsp
Fresh ground black pepper 1 cup=16 Tbsp
12 3 tsp=1 Tbsp= 1 oz or 2 Tbsp
2 tsp 2 Tbsp= 1 oz
2 Tbsp
1oz
1 gallon=16 cups
3 gallon= 48 cups
1 pint = 2 cups
12 qts= 3 gal 50 cups
Frozen Peas
13 2 cups = 1 pint 1 cup = 8 oz Assume 100% 3 gal + 1 pint or 25 lbs
12 quarts + 2 cups
3 gal + 1 pint 16 oz= 1 lbs
80 oz= 10 cups
400 oz= 50 cups
400oz/25lbs
1 gallon=16 cups
3 gallon= 48 cups
1 pint = 2 cups
12 qts= 3 gal 50 cups
Frozen Corn
14 2 cups = 1 pint 1 cup = 8 oz Assume 100% 3 gal + 1 pint or 25 lbs
12 quarts + 2 cups
3 gal + 1 pint 16 oz= 1 lbs
80 oz= 10 cups
400 oz= 50 cups
400oz/25lbs
1 gallon=16 cups
3 gallon= 48 cups
1 pint = 2 cups
12 qts= 3 gal 50 cups
Button mushrooms, sliced
15 2 cups = 1 pint 1 cup = 8 oz Assume 100% 3 gal + 1 pint or 25 lbs
12 quarts + 2 cups
3 gal + 1 pint 16 oz= 1 lbs
80 oz= 10 cups
400 oz= 50 cups
400oz/25lbs
Costing

Menu Item: lentil stew Portion Size: 1 cup

Number of Portions: 150 Selling Price: $1.60/0.30=$5.33 or
$5.50
Cost per Portion: 239.02/150= $1.60/serving Food Cost %: 30%

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Recipe Quantity (AP)
Cost
(Use only ONE column per ingredient)
Ingredient (Preparation) Cooked Total Cost
APC/unit
Weight Volume Count Yield %
(AP Cost)
(Produce, meat)
$19.99/25lbs $0.79x25lbs=
1 Dried brown lentils 25lbs
$0.79/lbs $19.99
12.5 gal + 1
2 Boiling water $0 $0
cup
$0.35x16.9 fl
$5.99/16.9 fl oz
3 Olive oil 16.9 fl oz oz=
$0.35/fl oz
$5.99
$5.79/5lbs $1.15x15lbs=
4 Onion, diced 15lbs Assume 100%
$1.15/lb $17.37
$0.96x15=
5 Garlic 15 bulbs $0.96 each Assume 100%
$14.40
$5.89/111oz $0.05x222oz=
6 Tomato paste 222oz
$0.05oz $11.78
$6.49/14oz $0.46x14=
7 Ground cumin 14oz
$0.46/oz $6.49
$10.52/ 16oz $0.65x16oz=
8 Ground coriander 16oz
$0.65/oz $10.52
$5.49/4.76oz $1.17x4.76oz=
9 Red pepper flakes 4.76 oz
$1.17/oz $5.49
10 Dried oregano 10 oz $3.98/5oz $0.79x10oz=
 $.79oz $7.96

$5.99/3.5oz $1.71x3.5oz=
11 Sea Salt 3.5oz
$1.71/oz $5.99
$2.99/1.8oz $1.66x1.8oz=
12 Fresh ground black pepper 1.8oz
$1.66/oz $2.99
$6.29/5lbs $1.25x25=
13 Frozen peas 25lbs Assume 100%
$1.25/lbs $31.45
$6.09/5lbs $1.21x25=
14 Frozen corn 25lbs Assume 100%
$1.21/lbs $30.45
$13.63/5lbs $2.72x25=
15 Button mushrooms 25lbs Assume 100%
$2.72/lbs $68.15
Total Recipe Cost: $239.02
 Standardized Recipe:
Alicia’s Lentil Stew

Original Recipe Serves: 150 Ingredients

2 Gallons and 1 Quart Dried brown lentils Cooking Time

12.5 Gallons and 1 Cup boiling water Prep Time: about 20 minutes
1 Cups olive oil
Cooking time: about 45 minutes
1.5 Gallon and 1 cup onion, diced
Total amount of time: about 1 hour and
3 Cups Garlic, chopped 5 minutes
(144 cloves garlic)
1 ¼ gal + 1 cup (2 111oz cans) Tomato paste

1 ½ Cups Ground cumin

1 cup + ½ Tbsp Ground coriander

2 Tbsp Red pepper flakes

1 cup + ½ Tbsp Dried oregano

1 Tbsp Sea salt

2 Tbsp Fresh ground black

pepper
3 gal + 1 pint Frozen peas

3 gal + 1 pint Frozen Corn

3 gal + 1 pint Button mushrooms,

sliced
 Equipment:

60 Quart Pot Directions:

Sauté pan (optional)
Cutting board 1. Rinse and slice the whole button mushrooms.
Chef’s knife 2. Add 1/2 of the oil, onion, garlic and mushrooms to a
Large spoon
large soup pot or tilting skillet on low with a lid until the
Spatula
Wet measuring cup onions and mushrooms are soft and the onions translucent.
Measuring cup 3. With a kitchen spoon move the softened onion,
Measuring spoons
garlic and mushrooms to one side of the pan and add the rest
1 Cup ladle for serving
of the oil and the can of tomato paste. With the spoon move
the paste in the oil to concentrate the tomato flavor.
4. Add the water, spices, lentils, and cook for 10-15
minutes on medium heat with a lid.
5. Add the frozen peas and corn. If necessary add a little more water depending on the desired thickness of
the stew.
6. Continue cooking until the lentils are soft and tender to taste. Lentils take about 20 minutes to cook.
When the stew has finished cooking add the salt.
7. Make sure the stew reaches temperature of 165°F before allowing it to cool.
8. Cool down the stew in shallow pans or put the pot in an ice bath so the stew can cool from 140°F to
70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours.
9. Keep refrigerated until service.
10. When reheating for service, make sure the stew reaches 165°F for 15 seconds stirring frequently before
serving.
11. Stew is safe to be stored up to 5 days stored at 41°F or lower.
Serving suggestions include: ½ cup of brown rice, 1 8in whole grain tortilla, ½ cup of barely, or a small baked
potato.
Garnish suggestions: Greek style non-fat yogurt, chopped fresh cilantro, lemon or lime juice, jalapeño, avocado,
cheese.

Nutrient Analysis per serving: 336 Calories, 19g Protein, 57g Carbohydrates, 18g Fiber.
Total Fat 6g, Zero Cholesterol, 1g Saturated Fat, 187mg Sodium, 1172mg Potassium, 105mg Magnesium.
 SuperTracker Nutritional Analysis:

Lentil Stew
Portions: 6
Ingredients:
1½ cup - Lentils, dry
4 cup (8 fl oz) - Water, tap
1 cup, chopped - Onion, raw
2 teaspoon - Oil, olive
3½ cup (8 fl oz) - Water, tap
2 tablespoon - Garlic, raw
¾ cup - Tomato paste
¼ teaspoon - Salt, table
¼ teaspoon - Red pepper, flakes or crushed
1 tablespoon - Cumin seed
2 teaspoon - Coriander seed
2 cup - Peas, green, frozen, cooked (no salt or fat added in cooking)
2 teaspoon - Oregano
¼ teaspoon, ground - Pepper, black
2 cup - Corn, yellow, frozen, cooked (no salt or fat added)
2 cup, pieces or slices - Mushroom, button
 Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Lentil Stew Cholesterol 0 mg
For 1 serving:
Minerals Amount Per
Portion
Food Groups Amount Per
Calcium 92 mg
Portion
Potassium 1172 mg
Grains 0 ounce(s)
Sodium 187 mg
Whole Grains 0 ounce(s)
Copper 682 µg
Refined Grains 0 ounce(s)
Iron 8 mg
Vegetables 2¼ cup(s)
Magnesium 105 mg
Dark Green 0 cup(s)
Phosphorus 395 mg
Red & Orange ¼ cup(s)
Selenium 9 µg
Beans & Peas ¾ cup(s)
Zinc 3 mg
Starchy ¾ cup(s)
Other ½ cup(s) Vitamins Amount Per
Portion
Fruits 0 cup(s)
Vitamin A 88 µg RAE
Fruit Juice 0 cup(s)
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Whole Fruit 0 cup(s)
Vitamin B12 0.0 µg
Dairy 0 cup(s)
Vitamin C 20 mg
Milk & Yogurt 0 cup(s)
Vitamin D 0 µg
Cheese 0 cup(s)
Vitamin E 2 mg AT
Protein Foods 0 ounce(s)
Vitamin K 24 µg
Seafood 0 ounce(s)
Folate 309 µg DFE
Meat, Poultry & Eggs 0 ounce(s)
Thiamin 0.5 mg
Nuts, Seeds & Soy 0 ounce(s)
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Oils 1 teaspoon
Niacin 5 mg
Limits Amount Per
Choline 90 mg
Portion
Total Calories 336 Calories www.SuperTracker.usda.gov
Added Sugars 0 Calories
Saturated Fat 8 Calories
Nutrients Amount Per
Portion
Protein 19 g
Carbohydrate 57 g
Dietary Fiber 18 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars 0g
Total Fat 6g
Saturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Linoleic Acid 1g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
 MyFoodDiary Nutrient Analysis:

Ingredients Portions: 6 Servings Calories

Lentils ~ Mature Seeds 1.5 cups 344

Boiled ~ w/o Salt

Tap Water 60 fl oz 0

Olive Oil 2
⁄3 tbsp 79

Onions 1 cup, chopped 67

Raw

Garlic ~ Minced 6 tsp 24

Raw

Peas ~ Green 2 cups 248

Frozen ~ Boiled ~ Drained ~ w/o Salt

Oregano 2 tsp, ground 10

Dried

Cumin Seed 3 tsp 21

Pepper ~ Black 1
⁄4 tsp 1

Whole Foods Corn ~ Yellow 2 cups 303

Frozen

Sea Salt 1
⁄8 tsp 0

Hunt's Tomato Paste 12 tbsp 150

Safeway Mushrooms ~ Sliced Button 2 cups 120

McCormick Gourmet Organic Red Pepper ~ Crushed 1

⁄4 tsp 0

Total Calories 1367

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