Cooking or baking with peeled beans is an easy way to add protein and nutrients to any dish. Not to mention gluten free! Beans provide myriad health benefits, and they fit into several different food groups: Although they are rich in complex carbs like bread and starches, as a plant-based food, they feel right at home in the vegetable group, offering an array of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, like their veggie companions. They can also hold their own in the protein group, supplying protein aplenty. Unlike some other members of this group, beans provide little to no fat and are cholesterol-free. Though they’ve been around for centuries, beans are a modern-day superfood. A FEW WAYS TO EXPERIMENT WITH PEELED BEANS : Baking: Use up to 25% Peeled beans in your gluten-free mix to add protein, fiber, and iron. Thickener: Use Peeled beans to thicken or cream soups and stews. This is a great way to reduce the fat content of creamy soups. Peeled Beans have a neutral taste and a creamy flavor that could replace some of the heavy creams in vegetable soups. Dip or Filling: Reconstitute the Peeled beans to make creamy dips and fillings for other recipes. Some people use a white bean puree for a dairy-free lasagna filling, there are many recipes for bean dips and bean purees that look divine.