Low Carb Bulking Agents for Chili?

cc583
on 2/5/17 2:41 pm - Middletown, CT

VSG on 09/28/16

Yes, that true about the simmering.

5'5" HW: 484, SW: 455,CW: 325

Surgeon, Darren Tishler

supershopper
on 2/4/17 9:05 pm

what about eggplant?

it sounds weird but eggplant is very mild in taste, or even cauliflower

HW 305 SW 278 Surgery weight 225 GW 160 LW: 118.8

RNY 12/15/2015,

GB removal 09/2016,

Twisted bowel/hernia repair 08/2017

M1 Dec 2015-13.0, M2-7.0, M3-14.5, M4-9.4, M5-7.1, M6 9.8, M7-7.6 ,M8- 7.6, M-9 5.5, M10-6.4, M11- 2.2, M12 Dec 2016- 5.8

SkinnyScientist
on 2/5/17 7:28 am

I wish i could triple star this. Very bulky, low in cost...not going to mess up recipe because bland/mutable.

We should get together and cook sometime!

RNY Surgery: 12/31/2013;

Current weight (2/27/2015) 139lbs, ~14% body fat

Three pounds below Goal!!! Yay !

supershopper
on 2/5/17 9:54 am

Anytime lady! And you can take me ice skating- never been!!

HW 305 SW 278 Surgery weight 225 GW 160 LW: 118.8

RNY 12/15/2015,

GB removal 09/2016,

Twisted bowel/hernia repair 08/2017

M1 Dec 2015-13.0, M2-7.0, M3-14.5, M4-9.4, M5-7.1, M6 9.8, M7-7.6 ,M8- 7.6, M-9 5.5, M10-6.4, M11- 2.2, M12 Dec 2016- 5.8

Kool-Aide
on 2/5/17 6:41 am

Okra. I used to buy frozen okra slices and pop them in the blender with a little water. Then you add them to the chili and bring it back to a simmer. It will thicken up much like cornstarch. Plus, the flavor usually complements chili.

SkinnyScientist
on 2/5/17 7:30 am

OKRA is a new veggie to me. Me thinks I will try this. Eggplant is exciting but okra is A MYSTERIOUS VARIABLE THAT MUST BE EXAMINED!!!

Thank you!

RNY Surgery: 12/31/2013;

Current weight (2/27/2015) 139lbs, ~14% body fat

Three pounds below Goal!!! Yay !

Daisydoo02
on 2/5/17 7:10 am - GTA, Ontario, Canada

RNY on 11/15/13

I always add a chopped up red bell pepper to my chili, does not change the flavour because I use so much cayenne and chili powder/spices in it and you can't taste it at all, and I always add in a large well drained can of chickpeas. Also mushrooms, love mushrooms! Have fun! And I also agree with the other posters, add in more meat!!!

Daisy 5'5" HW: 290 SW: 254 CW: 120

Nov 15, 2013: RNY - Toronto Western Hospital, Nov 2, 2017: Gallbladder removal & hernia repair

Sept 7, 2023: three +1 hernia's repaired in bowel

10+ years post op, living & loving life!

chevtow41
on 2/5/17 10:32 am

DS on 11/11/14

Use less broth

H.A.L.A B.
on 2/5/17 11:45 am

RNY on 05/14/08

What you mentioned plus parsnips. They have more fiber and less net carbs than carrots.

Also any winter squash - low in sugars- they have a lot of strach- fiber.

But I often do much more meat, make the chiller, then strain it before I put it away. I use the leftover liquid to make eggdrop soups or as a very "mineral rich" hot drink, instead of bone broth or stock.

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

Pokemom
on 2/8/17 5:37 am

RNY on 12/29/14

Cabbage! Shredded cabbage. Just last night I made a white chili with shredded cabbage. Excellent choice because cabbage is a traditional accompaniment to Mexican food. (Cabbage instead of lettuce.).you can summer it into the chili, or add it raw after.

I also second the addition of red peppers--they are a regular ingredient in my chili recipe. Fabulous.

Also, think of adding things after cooking: avocado, chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, Greek yogurt.