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by:
LivingLowLectin
April 27, 2026
This low-lectin chili keeps the comfort and heartiness of a classic bowl while skipping the beans and using ingredients like grass-fed beef or pasture-raised turkey, zucchini, mushrooms, peeled sweet potato, broth, and carefully prepared tomatoes. It is a warm, satisfying recipe designed for people who want the familiar chili experience while taking a more thoughtful, lower-lectin approach to ingredient choices.
Chili Without the Beans
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Minutes | 35 Minutes | 50 Minutes |
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds grass-fed ground beef or pasture-raised turkey
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes, preferably peeled and seedless
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups homemade bone broth or low sodium broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, adjust to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Optional: diced avocado for serving
Directions:
- Set your pressure cooker to sauté mode. Add the oil and brown the ground meat, breaking it into small pieces. Cook until no pink remains. Remove excess fat if necessary.
- Add onion and garlic. Sauté for two to three minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in zucchini, mushrooms, and sweet potato.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and all spices. Stir thoroughly.
- Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully vent remaining pressure.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with cilantro and avocado if desired.
Notes:- The pressure cooking step is not just about speed. It enhances tenderness, integrates flavors deeply, and may further denature heat-sensitive lectin proteins in the tomato component. - Tomatoes should be peeled and seeded to be Low-Lectin.
This bean-free chili shows that comfort food does not have to disappear when you shift toward a low-lectin lifestyle. It is hearty, flavorful, and adaptable, giving you a cozy bowl of chili that still supports your personal wellness goals. For the full article and ingredient notes, visit my website.