Recipes for Weight Loss Surgery Success
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...
Low Carb Meatloaf Cups
1 lb ground turkey 1/4 cup almond flour 1 egg 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 5 teaspoons sugar-free ketchup Heat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tray with 10 silicone or parchment liners and set...
Warm Mexican Chicken Salad
Susan Maria Leach Warm Mexican Chicken Salad... a Rotisserie Chicken Hack! Here's another five-minute recipe and all you need is a chicken and a few salad ingredients. This is a wonderful meal even if you were not running short on time - that you can throw it...
Mason Jar Southwest Chicken Salad with Chipotle Ranch Dressing
Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 0 mins Total Time: 20 minsServes: 2 Ingredients 1 avocado, peeled and quartered1 tsp fresh lime juice (or use fresh lemon juice)1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced½ cup thinly sliced red onion2 cups shredded...
Coconut Pineapple Shrimp Skewers
Yield: 4 servings (as an appetizer) Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins (includes marinating time)Serves: 4Nutrition: 165 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 597 mg sodium, 12 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 7 g sugar, 24 g protein Ingredients...
Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients SERVES 4 4 bell peppers, halved 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 large onion, sliced 16 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 lb. sirloin steak, thinly sliced 2 tsp. Italian seasoning 16 slices provolone Freshly chopped...
Shrimp Salad
Shrimp Salad Ingredients 1 to 1 1/2 pounds medium raw shrimp 1 cup diced celery 1/4 cup chopped green or red bell pepper 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 head of torn...
Taco Salad
Ingredients 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound extra lean ground beef 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 medium red onion chopped 1/2 cup Mexican shredded cheese blend* 1 avocado chopped** Handful...
Greek Salad with Edamame
Pair fresh greens, feta cheese and olives with the smooth flavor of edamame for a healthy salad. Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes ½ European cucumber, sliced ½ cup crumbled feta cheese* ¼ cup slivered fresh basil ¼ cup sliced...
Almond Chicken
Ingredients low-fat cooking spray or mist 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp curry powder 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts (weighing about 4 oz each), cut into strips 2 tbsp ground almonds 5 oz or small carton fat-free natural yogurt salt and...
Sugar Free Lemon Lover’s Pie!
Author: Susan Maria Leach, Before & After Ingredients 6 egg yolks ¼ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons cornstarch ¼ cup Truvia Baking blend 1 cup Splenda plus 3 tablespoons 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest ¾ cup lemon juice - you will need 4 fresh lemons. Grate...
Candy Cane Protein Shake
Ingredients: 2 scoops Protein Shake powder (any protein type)*1/2 avocado1 tsp real vanilla extract3-5 drops pure peppermint oil (to taste)10 oz. unsweetened coconut milk4-5 ice cubes Instructions Blend the ingredients together until smooth, ramping up the blender...