Gluten free foods can include beans which are a great source of protein.\u00a0 Beans are a great staple food if you are vegetarian and gluten free.<\/p>\n

Beans are a versatile cooking ingredient.\u00a0 They do not have a strong taste and tend to absorb the tastes of the ingredients they are cooked in.Some people have difficulty digesting beans.\u00a0 If cooked properly, this is not a problem for many people.\u00a0 However if you have a gluten allergy or are celiac, be aware that eating a lot of beans could cause some discomfort that can be confused with gluten allergy symptoms or celiac symptoms.<\/p>\n

Beans are nutritious, supplying\u00a0 fiber, iron, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, magnesium, folate and many B vitamins.<\/p>\n

If you do not have the time to cook dried beans, canned beans is an alternative.\u00a0 Dried beans are much cheaper and take less space in your cupboard.<\/p>\n

Cooking Beans<\/h2>\n

Beans are best soaked over-night.\u00a0 Throw out the water, then bring to a boil in fresh water.\u00a0 Throw out the water at least once during the cooking process.\u00a0 This helps make beans easier to digest.<\/p>\n

Haricot Beans \/ Navy Beans<\/h2>\n

This is a versatile bean and easy to cook with.\u00a0 It cooks fairly soft but keeps it’s shape.<\/p>\n

Flageolet Beans<\/h2>\n

Navy beans that have been harvested before fully matured.\u00a0 They can be eaten on their own or as part of another dish.<\/p>\n

Soissons<\/h2>\n

Navy beans, but a large white variety.\u00a0 Some consider them to be the nicest bean of all.<\/p>\n

Pinto Beans<\/h2>\n

An attractive looking bean used extensively in Mexican cooking, for example, refried beans<\/p>\n

Kidney Beans<\/h2>\n

Commonly used in South-American cooking.\u00a0 This is the type of bean used in chilli or chilli con carne.<\/p>\n

I use it as an alternative to chick peas when making hummus.\u00a0 They are great in casseroles.\u00a0 They go extremely well with rice and tomatoes.\u00a0 In fact, you could make a pretty good gluten-free meal out of navy beans, rice, tomatoes, fried onions and some herbs and spices, or a variation according to your taste.<\/p>\n

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