This very easy recipe is packed with protein. The beef addition adds an iron boost that a lot of us with gluten sensitivities need.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry cannellini (white kidney) beans
• 1/2 half pound ground beef
• Sprig rosemary
• 2 chopped onions
• 3 cloves crushed garlic
• Salt
• Cumin
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• Shredded cheddar cheese

To prepare beans: Boil beans with a few cups of water and rosemary for two minutes. Cover and let sit for an hour. Drain and rinse. Remove rosemary.

1. Saute onions until soft with a little salt
2. Break up beef over onions
3. Add rest of ingredients (except cheese)
4. Cook on stovetop over low heat adding water as needed–about 1 1/2 hours.
5. Top with grated cheese.