Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms This recipe can also be found in my cookbook! BEST FORK FORWARD: Everyday Dinners After Weight Loss Surgery I’ve always felt like mushrooms were a total food controversy. Food controversy is a made up phrase (by yours truly) for foods that people LOVE or HATE. Think cottage cheese. Cilantro. Avocado. These foods … Continue reading "Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms"
Pan Roasted Sweet Peppers Oh my goodness sweet mini peppers are just so great. I have used them for so many low carb and WLS friendly meals…anything from Bell Pepper Nachoes to a quick stovetop dinner of Philly Cheesesteak Chicken! I love keeping them in the house for a snack. I have been known to … Continue reading "Pan Roasted Sweet Peppers"
Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes There are so many things to love about cherry tomatoes! Could they be any more bariatric sized?! They are perfect for a small portion! I love using cherry tomatoes as a simple side to pair with cheese but it also has endless possibilities when it comes to a quick dish. I’ll … Continue reading "Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes"
Tropical Tomato Salsa Bariatric surgery patient or not, having recipes that bring FLAVOR into your meals is so important to staying on track with a lower carbohydrate lifestyle. That’s why I love throwing together fresh salsas!! I use a lot of cherry tomatoes to put together salsa or fresh tomato toppings for chicken, beef … Continue reading "Tropical Tomato Salsa"
Basil Tomato Tossed Side Salad This bariatric friendly salad is full of fresh flavors and a fast recipe to enhance any lean protein entree! This is the recipe for the amazing Lemon Vinaigrette – highly recommend taking the time to make this for your salad! But if you are short on time you can certainly … Continue reading "Basil Tomato Tossed Side Salad"
Parmesan Zucchini Chips There are two ingredients I use a LOT to create bariatric friendly recipes: zucchini and grated parmesan cheese. Let’s talk a moment about the beauty of zucchini- I love how versatile this low carb, low calorie vegetable can be! Many people have tried to zucchini noodle (“zoodle”) approach which I love. I … Continue reading "Parmesan Zucchini Chips"
Honey Mustard Roasted Brussel Sprouts Bariatric surgery patient or not….the hunt for healthy vegetable side dishes that aren’t canned green beans is a real struggle. I love adding vegetables to my protein entree but doesn’t it feel like all the energy goes into the entree that you don’t really want to make a whole other recipe for … Continue reading "Honey Mustard Roasted Brussel Sprouts"
Grilled Asparagus There are so many reasons to loved grilled asparagus…but the best of all is that you can add it to the grill when you’re making burgers, chicken or steaks! Just a few fresh ingredients and no extra time to have a delicious side dish with your entree. As always, remember to have two … Continue reading "Grilled Asparagus"
Microwave Steamed Baby Carrots It may seem like a simple recipe to make a blog post for…and it is! Such a simple recipe to add a veggie and some fiber to your protein packed meal! Remember to eat two bites of protein to every one bite of carrot for best bariatric surgery success. For … Continue reading "Microwave Steamed Baby Carrots"
Pureed Salsa and Beans Bariatric Surgery recovery recipe It is SO hard to make a “pureed” recipe sound like it’s any good. But trust me…this one is! It’s essentially refried beans with a little more flavor going on for you. For this recipe we heat together three simple ingreidents: pinto beans, salsa and broth. … Continue reading "Pureed Salsa and Beans"
