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Kidney Beans
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Larger, firmer; works in soups, chili, and burritos
10.0
gluten-free black beans
substitute.
11 gluten-free substitutes for black beans — top pick Kidney Beans at 100% function match.
all substitutes on this page are gluten-free
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02
Pinto Beans
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Creamier when cooked; great in Mexican dishes
10.0
03
Chickpeas
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Nuttier, firmer; works in salads and bowls
10.0
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04
Lentils
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Cook faster; slightly different texture, same protein
10.0
05
Refried Beans
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Mash and fry in lard or oil with cumin and garlic; slightly chunkier than smooth canned refried
10.0
06
Edamame
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Bright green, use shelled; firmer bite, more protein
10.0
07
Lima Beans
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Buttery texture, works in stews and rice dishes
10.0
08
Cowpeas
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Black-eyed peas offer similar earthy flavor; pair well in Southern and Latin dishes
10.0
09
Soybeans
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Firm cooked yellow or black soybeans hold shape in chili, tacos, and salads
10.0
10
Broadbeans (Fava Beans)
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Earthier nuttier flavor; best in soups or mashed into black bean dip style spreads
10.0
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Ground Beef
3.31 cup : 1 1/2 cup
Mash partially for burger patties or taco filling
3.3
pitfalls to avoid
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Edamame: Firmer edamame bite in salads
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Edamame: Bright green and grassy — different from black beans
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Lima Beans: Butterier and softer than black beans
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Cowpeas: Milder with different earthy character
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Broadbeans (Fava Beans): Different earthy nuttier flavor than black beans
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Ground Beef: Mashed beans are softer than ground beef
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Ground Beef: Bean patties hold together less than beef