I am realizing my food isn't quite "solid" enough (thanks to another poster on here...thanks Melissa!) and this is after being banded for over 2 months. Oy!

So...I am off to revamp my menu. I see that many other people here really like to eat chili as Beans and meat have loads of Protein...but wouldn't chili be a slider, along with broth based Soups? I am thinking I would get lots of protein but little hunger satisfaction. Lord knows I can get pretty hungry. :rolleyes2:

Hello boiled chicken breast...here I come!!! LOL

Thanks everyone!!!

aaaaaaaaand this is why I adore you <3

I've never had chili before so I'm going to try this one tomorrow.

Thanks

Aw, yay! Make sure you let us know how it is! Are you going to use tofu or meat?

Chili and soups - even the chunky variety - are definitely slider food for me. I'm able to eat quite a lot without filling up. My doc doesn't want me eating either, but I still do sometimes. They are tasty, healthy and easy to eat. I just try to keep the quantities in check and eat them sparingly.

if it's thick and not "soupy" it's OK. Doc told me hearty soups are OK, just drain off most of the broth... I really do strain my soup and just eat the veggies and meat now. But chili is my favorite. I eat it all the time. I also have been making that turkey taco soup every week and it's amazing!!! SO EASY.

brown 1 pound of ground turkey with 1/2 cup of chopped onions and 1/2 cup chopped green peppers

add to crock pot with

2 cans drained pinto Beans

1 can drained black beans

2 cans Rotel tomatoes (diced with green chilis)

1 packet taco seasoning

1 packet Ranch dressing mix (NOT DIP mix...)

1 cup frozen corn (you can leave out if you're worried about the carbs... but in a 1 cup serving of the soup you only get a couple tablespoons of corn and it's so pretty and helps the flavor)

and that's it... I fill the taco seasoning packet with Water and add it, but no more. It's really thick and hearty. I eat it every day for lunch with a little fat free sour cream on top. YUMMMMMMMMM

I recognize that recipe!! (posted it some time ago..lol)

I have to be careful with that soup.. I like it too much and can easily over do it.

I've talked to our nutritionist about eating soup....and she advised 1) do thick soups 2) eat any "broth" part of the soup first.

When at home, I make our soups thick, and serve my portion with a slotted spoon. I made black bean and pumpkin soup this week.. it was very good.

Aw, yay! Make sure you let us know how it is! Are you going to use tofu or meat?

I think I'll use tofu. I've liked tofu in the past couple of years and have been searching for yummy recipes with it in it.

It also depends on how tight you have your band. I have very tight restriction and most chili or soups take their time in me to go down, chili especially. I can deal with 3 or 4 bites(small, well chewed bites) and that's usually it, it all depends. Brothier soups I can down more but most brothier soups like chicken noodle still fill me because I usually get the broth down first and only a bite or three of the chicken (if you are the eating the chunkier kind. I usually ending up throwing away the noodles. I can never really finish a whole bowl of soup or chili.

must be sweeeeeeet! To fill up on that, how many fills have you had, or amount in your band?(I know everyone is different, but still curious)

I think I'll use tofu. I've liked tofu in the past couple of years and have been searching for yummy recipes with it in it.

Yay! Tofu is so yummy and nutritious. It really just takes the flavor of whatever its in. I just posted a tofu/shrimp skewer with cabbage salad and peanut dressing recipe on my blog - check it out Let me know how it turns out!

Yay! Tofu is so yummy and nutritious. It really just takes the flavor of whatever its in. I just posted a tofu/shrimp skewer with cabbage salad and peanut dressing recipe on my blog - check it out Let me know how it turns out!

I read your blog :-)

I love peanut dressing!

I read your blog :-)

I love peanut dressing!

Haha me too I could drink it. I love anything that involves peanuts or Peanut Butter. Its my weakness

Haha me too I could drink it. I love anything that involves peanuts or Peanut Butter. Its my weakness

Have you discovered PB2? It's peanut butter that has had all the oil removed.. comes as powder and you reconstitute it to the thickness that you prefer with Water.

With all the oil removed a HUGE amount of the calories are gone.. instead of 190 cal in 2 tbpns.. there's like 45 or so. Protein is reduced a small amount (5 g instead of 7) but I think it's a worthwhile trade off.

If you can't find it in a local health food store, you can order it from netrition.com. It comes in regular and chocolate. Love it.

One more.. DaVinci also makes a s/f Peanut Butter syrup. I'm having a cup of coffee with some in it right now. oh so good.

Sometimes I'll have coffee with s/f chocolate & s/f pnut butter syrup.. tastes like I'm drinking a reeses cup.

Again, if you can't find local.. netrition.com to the rescue. Amazon also carries some s/f syrups, but I think netrition probably has better deals once you factor in the shipping.

Have you discovered PB2? It's Peanut Butter that has had all the oil removed.. comes as powder and you reconstitute it to the thickness that you prefer with Water.

With all the oil removed a HUGE amount of the calories are gone.. instead of 190 cal in 2 tbpns.. there's like 45 or so. Protein is reduced a small amount (5 g instead of 7) but I think it's a worthwhile trade off.

If you can't find it in a local health food store, you can order it from netrition.com. It comes in regular and chocolate. Love it.

One more.. DaVinci also makes a s/f peanut butter syrup. I'm having a cup of coffee with some in it right now. oh so good.

Sometimes I'll have coffee with s/f chocolate & s/f pnut butter syrup.. tastes like I'm drinking a reeses cup.

Again, if you can't find local.. netrition.com to the rescue. Amazon also carries some s/f syrups, but I think netrition probably has better deals once you factor in the shipping.

Mel- I LOVE PB2!!!! Sadly, I basically am out of it and I was really surprised that there isn't a retailer near where I live currently that sells it. However there is a small health food store near my parents house and since we'll be there next week for thanksgiving I figured I'd just wait until we got there instead of ordering. But I am missing my PB2! I love it! I used to drink powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury a lot (these days I drink ready to go shakes like premier protein) and I always mixed it in with chocolate unjury, fat free milk and a little ice. Chocolate peanut butter icy Protein shake - so yummy (I'm not even joking- it tasted like a milkshake. I totally looked forward to that protein shake:tongue2: )

Thanks so much for the tip about davinci syrup! I've never heard of it but I'm such a peanut butter fanatic I'm always looking for yummy peanut butter options! Definitely will be checking it out, thanks!!

Just had chilli with ground chicken! Delicious and very filling. Like everyone else, I make it pretty thick. If I do eat soup, it is pretty hearty and I may eat a wheat thin or two to give me the full feeling.

I recognize that recipe!! (posted it some time ago..lol)

I have to be careful with that soup.. I like it too much and can easily over do it. :thumbup:

I've talked to our nutritionist about eating soup....and she advised 1) do thick soups 2) eat any "broth" part of the soup first.

When at home, I make our soups thick, and serve my portion with a slotted spoon. :laugh: I made black bean and pumpkin soup this week.. it was very good.

As I love your taco soup recipe so much... would you share the black bean and pumpkin soup recipe! Sounds wonderful!!!!

Chili is a staple for me. I make it thick, and eat 2-5 ounces, depending on time of day and hunger. It always holds me to the next meal.

As I love your taco Soup recipe so much... would you share the black bean and pumpkin soup recipe! Sounds wonderful!!!!

Thanks. This isn't quite as good as the taco soup, but we like it pretty well.

Some tips:

Make sure you have the solid pack pumpkin, not the stuff ready to pour into a pie crust.

I use less olive oil than the recipe calls for.. maybe teaspoon? Not sure how much as I either measure a capful from my bottle (which is way less than a tablespoon) or I use Olive Oil spray.

recipe says to cook it for 4-5 hours in a slow cooker.. we can never wait that long. I just put it all together in a big dutch oven and heat it and eat. :thumbup:

Another change is that I don't worry about having chicken broth.. either I have it and use it, or I don't and add chicken bouillon & Water.

Last time I made it, I used chopped chicken from a store bought rotisserie chicken. Just play around and see what works for you and your family.

enjoy!!

Black Bean 'n' Pumpkin Chili Recipe | Taste of Home recipes

• 10 Servings
  
• Prep: 20 min. Cook: 4 hours
  

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
  
• 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
  
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
  
• 3 cups Progresso ® Chicken Broth
  
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) black Beans, rinsed and drained
  
• 2-1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey
  
• 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
  
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
  
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  

Directions

• In a large skillet, saute the onion, yellow pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through. Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
  

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 192 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 658 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 7 g Fiber, 16 g Protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 very lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.