Weight-loss surgery recipes using turkey as the main ingredient.
Taco Salad in a Jar Easy bariatric friendly lunch idea Assembling the Jars I’ve made a few variations of salad in a jar type of recipes and for me, the key is layer ingredients from most wet to most dry. Keeping the lettuce at the top makes sense, sometimes it’s the other … Continue reading "Taco Salad in a Jar"
Italian Zucchini Stew Hearty blend of ground turkey, tomatoes and zucchini I don’t post recipes that I don’t really enjoy personally (I have made several recipes that were NOT worthy of taking a picture!) However, there are some recipes that I just really love more than others. This Italian Zucchini Stew is for sure one … Continue reading "Italian Zucchini Stew"
Instant Pot Turkey Spaghetti with Zucchini Noodles So many new Instant Pot Owners! I’ve been reminded by many a member the need for more WLS friendly IP recipes. I promise I have been testing and trying! Below are the links to other IP recipes I have currently. It really does take some getting used … Continue reading "Instant Pot Turkey Spaghetti with Zucchini Noodles"
Grilled Parmesan Turkey Burgers Use grated parmesan cheese for a turkey burger that doesn’t stick to your grill grates. I have made many, many a turkey burger in my day. Typically I fire up my grill pan on the stove top because turkey is a harder meat to work with on the grill. I … Continue reading "Grilled Parmesan Turkey Burgers"
Salsa Verde Stuffed Poblano Peppers Stuffed pepper recipes are a great option for the post-op bariatric surgery diet. They are packed with protein, flavor and contained in a low carb vegetable! This also means the possibilities are endless. You can change the meats, the sauces, the spices and find a huge variety in this … Continue reading "Salsa Verde Stuffed Poblano Peppers"
Low Carb Taco Casserole Bariatric surgery and casseroles don’t easily go together when it comes to the protein and vegetable focused post-op diet. Most casseroles contain rice, noodles or potatoes to bind things together! They are also inexpensive ingredients so they stretch food further and feed a lot of people. So to find a casserole … Continue reading "Low Carb Taco Casserole"
Roasted Turkey Spinach Bowl
Turkey Taco Zucchini Boats I love using vegetables as a base when possible for a quick WLS friendly meal. You can load up a veggie with a lean protein source and then focus on the flavors. One dish can provide all the meats, veggies and flavors you need! Stuffed bell peppers are another vegetable that … Continue reading "Turkey Taco Zucchini Boats"
Jalapeno Chili Lime Turkey Burger Turkey burgers are one of my FAVORITE weight loss surgery recipes! It’s not even because it’s ground turkey. In fact, I’m of the mindset that it matters more how lean your meat is compared to WHICH meat it is. A ground beef can be 97% lean and a ground turkey could … Continue reading "Jalapeno Chili Lime Turkey Burger"
Rosemary Turkey Tenderloin I have always loved using the amazingly fragrant herb of rosemary in my kitchen. My house smells so homey and my mouth waters for the meal. Fresh herbs are an amazing way to keep your lean protein and vegetable diet after weight loss surgery exciting and enticing. I’ll link below to a … Continue reading "Rosemary Turkey Tenderloin"
