Olive oil - Dad of Divas

There are so many foods that can cause gas and over the years I have to say that this has impacted me in so many ways! I have been so glad to have Beano around so that I can enjoy some of the great natural foods that are out there without fearing that I will have problems with gas afterward.

With that in mind Beano asked me to use not only try their product but put together a recipe for the Beano “Be Natural” Virtual Cook-Off that would use many of the different “natural” foods that typically can cause gastric distress in some.

I love cooking and love being creative in the kitchen, so I was up for the challenge and decided to throw my hat in the ring.

I really did not know what I wanted to make, but I knew that I wanted it to be healthy. So I took the list to the grocery store and just started grabbing items that I knew would taste good and that would have great flavor and put together the following recipe that you see below.

You will notice that the recipe has two types of beans and pasta in it. Note that beans and pasta will soak up flavor, so you don’t just want to dump everything together. Take your time to let the flavors coalesce together and I think you will really enjoy the flavor in this soup.

Beans, Beans The Magical Fruit!

1 24oz Jar on Pinto Beans

1 24 oz Jar of Kidney Beans

1 Medium Sized Vidalia Onion Diced

1 Medium Sized Red Bell Pepper

1 Full Clove Fresh Garlic – peeled

1-2 TBL of Olive Oil

1 8 oz Bag of Frozen Corn

10 Small Baby Bella Mushrooms Diced

1 49 oz Can of Chicken Broth

1 8 oz bag of Carrot Chips

1 Bunch of Cilantro chopped

1/4 Bunch of Italian Parsley chopped

1 /2 22oz Bag of Tyson Grilled and Ready Oven Roasted Diced Chicken
Breast

1 Tablespoon of Garlic Powder

2 Tablespoon Ground Cumin

1 Tablespoon Oregano

1/2 13.5 oz Box of whole wheat Elbow Macroni (cook separately and then
add)

1 8 oz package of shredded cheddar cheese

Cooking Instructions

In a saute pan place olive oil in pan and saute onion and peppers until slightly golden. Add peeled garlic and continue to saute on medium low heat. After about 5 minutes add mushrooms and carrots. Continue sauteing until carrots are tender. Once carrots are tender, add all dry herbs and let simmer, stirring slowly to mix thoroughly. Add in broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling reduce heat to simmer and add frozen corn.

At this point taste for flavor and add salt as needed.

Add in beans and chicken. As these have already been cooked prior, heat them up completely.

At the same time start the pasta in a separate pot. Make 1/2 of the pasta box (unless you are increasing the recipe to accommodate larger numbers of guests). Once done, drain and return to pot.

Add fresh herbs to the saute pan and allow to simmer.

Take a ladle full of pasta and place it at the bottom of your soup bowl. Using a second ladle, ladle soup from the saute pan over the pasta. Add shredded cheddar cheese to top of the soup and serve.

Now let me tell you a little about Beano!

What is Beano®?
Beano® contains a natural food enzyme that helps prevent gas before it starts. It works with your body’s digestion to break down the complex carbohydrates in gassy foods, like fresh vegetables, whole grain breads and beans, making them more digestible. Beano® enables you to enjoy your favorite healthy foods, whether at home, in a restaurant or at a friend’s house, without worrying about gas. Beano® is not a drug.

How does Beano® work?
Beano® contains an enzyme from a natural source that works with your body’s digestion. It breaks down the complex carbohydrates found in gassy foods into simpler, easily digestible sugars before they reach the colon, preventing gas before it starts.

How much sodium is there in Beano®?
Beano® tablets contain less than five milligrams of sodium per tablet. It can be said that Beano® tablets are sodium-free.
Where can I buy Beano®?
Beano® tablets are available in the antacid section of supermarkets, pharmacies, mass merchandising outlets and health food stores across the country. Beano® is also available in outlets like Sam’s Club and Costco.

What foods does Beano® work on?
Beano® is not just for beans. It works on a whole variety of gassy foods,
including many vegetables like cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower, grains,
cereals, nuts, seeds, whole-grain breads and many other foods.