Filed under: Healthy Eating, Holistic Recipe
During the winter months we often crave “stick to your ribs” food such as oatmeal and chili. And while I like the idea of a meal that warms me to the core, I tend to associate these rib-sticking dishes with also being waist-thickening. I can assure you this chili is far from fattening, and it will so thoroughly satisfy you that you won’t have the desire to indulge in any fattening snacks a few hours later. If you have a family to feed and a busy life, then think about cooking this on the weekend and then warming it on weeknights for a fast, healthy meal.
Ultimately, this recipe is a classic, but with one key difference that I encourage you to adopt and thus avoid the uncomfortable flatulence that typically comes with chili: say goodbye to canned beans and hello to dried ones. Beans are superstars when it comes to fibre, minerals and protein. And the practice of soaking dried beans is is great as the process releases enzyme inhibitors that are present in canned beans and phytic acid which can prevent the absorption of minerals.
Recipe after the jump!
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