My Bye Bye Bloat Bean Chili is a warming bowl filled with flavor! This chili is mildly spicy; you can adjust the spice level easily. This recipe requires a little bit of prep. I recommend prepping the beans and lentils the day before by soaking them in water, changing out the water once or twice. This allows the lectins in the beans to release, making them easier to digest, and eliminating bloat! Another major part of prep is removing the skins and seeds on the tomatoes and peppers. Don’t worry, it’s not as daunting as it sounds! The peppers will be broiled in your oven for 15 minutes, and once cooled the skins peel right off! As for the tomatoes, you will pop them in a large pot of boiling water for about 25 seconds, let them cool for a few minutes, and then peel the skins right off! Trust me, it’s worth the extra steps.

A lectin is a type of protein (susceptible to various diseases, bacteria, and viruses) that forces carbs (sugars, starches, and fibers) to clump together and even attach to certain cells in your body when you eat them.

I like these red beans, lentils and black beans. Using organic ingredients in this recipe is key, especially when choosing tomatoes as those are a big GMO crop. This a delicious option for lunch or dinner and is vegan friendly!

I hope you love it! Let me know how it comes out and make sure to tag me on Instagram @health.girl.guru and #TUC #HGGBITES

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