Two gluten-free recipes

Are you allergic to this protein? There are more and more options on the market for gluten-free diets, which do not deprive you of your favorite foods. Here are some ideas to prepare at home.

Celiac is the name for people who have an immunological reaction to gluten. Therefore, they should avoid foods such as bread, cereals, cookies, pasta, cakes, flour tortillas, oatmeal, etc., as this group of proteins is found in grain flour, mainly wheat. Celiacs can also look for gluten-free versions of these products.

Here are two recipes from the Mayo Clinic, suitable for celiac patients:

1.     Roasted red pepper hummus

Ingredients

2 cups   Chickpeas

1 cup   Red bell pepper, roasted and seeded

2 tbsp   Sesame

1 tbsp   Lime juice

1 tbsp   Olive oil

1 1/4 tsp   Cumin

1 tbsp   Onion powder

1 tbsp   Garlic powder

1 tsp   Salt

1/4 tsp   Cayenne pepper

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a food processor and mix until smooth.

2.     Wholewheat banana bread

         Ingredients

         1/2  cup   Brown rice flour

         1/2  cup   Amaranth flour

         1/2  cup   Millet flour

         1/2  cup   Quinoa flour

         1 tsp   Baking soda

         1/2 tsp   Baking powder

          Salt (to taste)

          ¾ cups   Egg whites

          2 tbsp   Olive oil

          1/2  cup   Sugar (unrefined)

          2  cups   Mashed bananas

 Instructions

Preheat the oven to 175 °C. Prepare a pan by spraying a little oil and sprinkling it with flour. Set aside. Mix all ingredients, except sugar. Separately, mix the sugar with egg whites, oil, and mashed bananas. Combine everything and mix well. Put in the pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes.

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