Recipes for Weight Loss Surgery Success

Recipe by: Lisa Lillien (a.k.a. Hungry Girl) Makes 12 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 25 minutes; Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients 8 oz. raw extra-lean ground beef (4% fat or less) 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. onion powder 1/4...

Perfect for weight-loss surgery patients, this dish gives you the flavors you love from Thanksgiving dinner - in a few fabulous bites! Cuisine Entree Servings Prep Time 20 meatballs 30 minutes Cook Time 1 hour   Ingredients Meatballs (makes 20 meatballs)...

Parmesan Chips (No-Carbs) Makes 16 servings Ingredient 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (Yes, that really is the only ingredient!) Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees Place Parmesan cheese, by measured tablespoon “piles” onto a non-stick cookie sheet Gently spread...

Ingredients ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 3 cloves garlic, grated 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1-pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch strips...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon nonpareil capers, rinsed and chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed 1 (6.7 ounce) jar oil-packed tuna, drained...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 ¼ teaspoons salt ¾ teaspoon ground pepper ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons 2 cups cherry...

Talk about deliciousness! This recipe is super easy to fix, especially fun to make with the kids and grandkids, and is sure to be loved by your family and guests. After all, who doesn’t love chicken nuggets? Best-selling author, Lisa Lillien (a.k.a. Hungry Girl),...

1/4 of recipe (2 pieces): 74 calories, 0.5g total fat (<0.5g sat. fat), 349mg sodium, 12g carbs, 3.5g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 4.5g protein Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 15 minutes More: Recipes for Sides, Starters & Snacks, Vegetarian Recipes, Four or More Servings, 30...

Recipe by: Lisa Lillien (a.k.a. Hungry Girl) Makes 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 40 minutes; Total Time: 55 minutes Ingredients 1 lb. raw boneless skinless chicken breast 1/8 tsp. each salt and black pepper 1/2 cup light/reduced-fat cream cheese,...

1/6th of recipe (1 egg roll): 141 calories, 4g total fat (2g sat. fat), 435mg sodium, 15g carbs, 1g fiber, 1g sugars, 12g protein Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 50 minutes Ingredients 8 oz. raw boneless skinless chicken breast Dash each salt and black pepper 1/4 cup...

Recipe by: Kristen McCaffrey of Slender Kitchen Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 40 minutes Makes 20 Cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or honey) 1/4 cup coconut oil (measured in solid state) 2...

9 servings   prep time 30 mins   cook time 35 mins Ingredients 1lb ground turkey 1 small zucchini 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 pkg taco seasoning 1 10oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 8oz can fat free refried beans 1 8oz can tomatoes...