Recipes for Weight Loss Surgery Success
Protein Pumpkin Pie
Servings: 8 calories: 215 Fat: 9g Carbs: 24g Protein: 10g Ingredients: Filling- 15oz can 100% pumpkin puree 11oz carton vanilla protein shake 1 scoop or pkg of vanilla protein powder 2 large eggs 2t pumpkin pie spice ¼ t salt Low calorie...
One-pan cauliflower “nachos”
Servings: 4 calories: 320 fat: 19g Carbs: 22g Pro: 20g Ingredients: For roasted cauliflower: 1 head cauliflower 2 T olive oil 1 T garlic powder 1 t chili powder 1 t cumin Salt and pepper to taste For the topping: ½ c cheddar cheese 1 lime,...
Spaghetti Squash au Gratin
Servings: 8 calories: 153 Fat: 12g Carbs: 7g Pro: 7g Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash 3 T butter 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 t red pepper flakes ¼ t garlic powder ¾ c Greek yogurt 1 c shredded cheese, low fat Salt and pepper to taste Instructions:...
Curried Chicken Salad
Calories: 156 Fat: 3g Carbs: 1g Protein: 29g Ingredients: 2 c rotisserie chicken, shredded and chopped 1 t onion, finely chopped 1 t celery, finely chopped ¼ c non-fat plain Greek yogurt 1 T water 1 t curry powder Instructions: Combine chicken, onion and celery....
Beef Lettuce Cups
Servings: 3-4 or 6-8 cups calories: 217 fat: 8g Carbs: 10g pro: 25g Ingredients: 2 t neutral-flavored oil like grapeseed or peanut oil 1 lb 95% lean ground beef 1 T soy sauce 1-2 T sriracha sauce 1 T granulated garlic 2 T water Zest and juice from one large...
Easy Egg Salad
Servings: 2 Calories: 83 Fat: 0g Carbs: 1g Pro: 7g Ingredients: 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped or mashed 2 t of plain Greek yogurt 1t low fat mayonnaise 1 t pickle juice ¼ t prepared yellow mustard Instructions: Stir together all ingredients except eggs. Fold eggs...
Fiesta Mini Meatloaves
Serving size: 6 Calories: 159 Fat: 5g Carbs: 9g Pro: 18g Ingredients: 1 lb 93% lean ground beef 1 can low-sodium black beans, rinsed and strained 1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 onion,...
Tonya’s Protein Taco Stuffed Peppers
Servings: 8 Calories: 154 Fat: 4g Carbs: 12g Protein: 16g Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey 1 medium onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 garlic cloves, diced 1 pkg, low sodium taco seasoning 1 14 ½ oz can diced tomatoes, drained 1 4 ½ oz can green...
Easy Low Carb Lasagna
Servings: 12 Calories: 250 Fat: 12g Carbs: 19g Protein 13g Ingredients: 32oz low fat ricotta or cottage cheese 1t garlic powder 1t dried oregano leaves 4-5 low carb tortillas 2 24 ounce jars of marinara sauce 1c lite mozzarella cheese, shredded Instructions:...
Spicy/Savory Cottage Cheese Dip
2c. low fat cottage cheese 6 slices turkey bacon 2 green onions ¼ c. fresh parsley 1 cucumber, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped Red pepper flakes to taste Instructions: Cook turkey bacon until crisp, blot off grease allow to cool Finely chop green onion and parsley...
Low Carb Brownies
Ingredients Vegetable cooking spray One, 15 ounce can black beans, well rinsed & drained 1/2 cup Truvia baking blend, the kind in the bag 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 large eggs 1/2 cup Dutch cocoa – 100% Cocoa (low carb)- 1 single serving...
Turkey and White Bean Chili
Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 small yellow onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated 2 pounds ground turkey or chicken 2 red peppers, seeded and chopped 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped (use 1 pepper for less heat) 2...