Gluten-Free Bean Flour

An alternative flour for gluten-free cooking made from ground dried legumes.

Gluten-Free Bean Flour

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (290 g) dry garbanzo beans
  • 2 cups (200 g) tapioca starch
  • 2 cups (240 g) cornstarch

Directions

  1. Place dry garbanzo beans into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
  2. Select Variable 1.
  3. Start machine and increase to its highest possible speed.
  4. Blend for 45 seconds.
  5. Remove to a bowl and add tapioca starch and cornstarch.
  6. Stir with a whisk to incorporate. Store in an airtight container.

Chef's Notes

For best results, grind 2 cups (400 g) of grains at a time.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (290 g) dried chickpeas
  • 2 cups (250 g) cornstarch
  • 2 cups (200 g) tapioca flour

Directions

  1. Place chickpeas into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed and increase to its highest speed.
  3. Blend for 45 - 60 seconds or until ingredients are finely ground.  In a separate bowl mix all ingredients together until combined. 

Chef's Notes

  • Use in place of regular flour 1:1 in a recipe.