Best Konjac Rice Recipe -Taco Chili Con Carne

Konjac products are a fantastic addition to recipes because they add volume without the calories! Volume eaters rejoice! I use konjac products all.the.time, and THIS is the best konjac rice recipe in my option. This Taco Chili Con Carne is the perfect comfort food on a cold dreary day, and thanks to this Healthy Chili Con Carne recipe, it can also be super nourishing as well.

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What Makes this Konjac Rice Recipe Healthy

Garlic

Garlic is one of the most versatile herbs around. I mean, it tastes fantastic in almost everything! This super flavorful herb is also super nourishing. It is a good source of antioxidants and acts as a prebiotic! Prebiotics feed the “good” bacteria in our guts!

Green Bell Peppers

Bell peppers are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, fiber, vitamin B6, and vitamin E! Wow, that’s a lot of vitamins! Bell peppers also act as an antioxidant. Hih intakes of antioxidants have been shown to reduce the risk of mood disorders like depression and anxiety as well as reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, and other chronic diseases.

Black Bean

Black beans are high in fiber and protein, which makes them super filling. Add these to your healthy chili con carne and you will find yourself feeling super full and satisfied. Black beans also contain antioxidants and are prebiotics. Prebiotics feed “good” bacteria in out gut.

No Sugar Added Tomato Sauce

Tomato sauce is a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, and lycopene. Although tomato sauce is packed with nutrients, packaged tomato sauce often contains added sugar. Excessive intakes of refined sugar can encourage the growth of “bad” bacteria in the gut. Eating excessive amounts of refined sugar can promote chronic inflammation and is also associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s, dementia, and brain fog.

Mushrooms

Mushrooms contain selenium, iron, and potassium, and mushrooms that have been exposed to UV light also contain vitamin D. Selenium is a mineral with antioxidant properties.

Avocado

Avocados are well known for containing healthy monounsaturated fats. They also happen to contain antioxidants as well as vitamin B6, vitamin C, fiber, folate, vitamin E, magnesium, and potassium.

Konjac Rice

Konjac rice is made up of mostly water and fiber, which means they are extremely low in calories but produce feelings of satiety. In fact, one serving of this high-fiber food contains only 9 calories. By the way, if you like this Konjac rice recipe, you will love this konjac pasta recipe.

servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 small yellow onion, peeled and chopped (1 cup)
• 8 oz. canned black beans, drained
• 1 medium-sized green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 24 oz can no sugar added pasta sauce
• 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Avocado optional garnish
• 14 ounces konjac rice

Instructions:

• Cook the ground turkey in a medium skillet on medium-high heat for about 9 minutes or until the turkey is no longer pink. While the turkey is cooking, use a spatial to break up and stir the turkey into small bite-size pieces. Remove from heat and drain the excess fat. Set the turkey aside.
• Combine all the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Prepare konjac rice per package directions.
• Add this chili on top of the konjac rice.
• Add about 3 slices of avocados and fresh cilantro as a topping if you would like.