Guest guest Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 HI guys - Thanks for the questions. Yes, we have made these waffles many times with both soy beans and pinto beans. Remember, although this recipe calls for grinding the beans while they are still raw, it does not call for eating the resulting batter raw. The beans - in the form of the flour they create when ground - are then cooked in the waffle iron. Therefore, no one is consuming raw beans. People who follow gluten free diets have been using flours created with beans for years and years. Remember, they cook with the flour - not eat it raw. Secondly, I am not 100% sure of the accuracy of the information regarding the toxicity of raw beans. The FDA has had on their website for years that beans must be combined with grains to create a complete protein - and this myth was discredited years ago - yet the FDA continue to post it. Also, there has never been a reported case of toxicity due to raw kidney beans in the US - according to another site. If concerned - don't use red kidney beans in the recipe. I hope this helps calm everyones fears. Also, you could easily skip the oil or substitute applesauce or even a little more water. Nancy Walker www.Veg4Health.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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