Weight-loss surgery side dish recipes for vegetables.
Fresh Yummy Salsa I get requests for this super fast salsa. I can’t take credit for it as my own…I stole it from my dear friend. Thanks Stacey! The fresh flavors of tomato, garlic, cilantro….can’t go wrong. I just made another big batch for our LifeGroup this week. I never have any left at … Continue reading "Fresh Yummy Salsa"
Parmesan Zucchini Bites I have been seriously venturing out with zucchini lately. I’ve used them as noodles using my new Pampered Chef Spiral N Slice and now I’m baking them in miniature quiches. These little guys were phenomenal! The chicken we ate it which was tasty, but was seriously overshadowed with how yummy these little … Continue reading "Parmesan Zucchini Bites – WLS Recipe"
Roasted Parmesan Brussels Sprouts – WLS Recipes Growing up, we didn’t eat brussels sprouts. For one reason- Dad made a scene about how awful they were so none of us kids would dare touch them. My mom was not impressed. Thus I didn’t each a single brussels sprout until I was out of college. … Continue reading "Roasted Parmesan Brussels Sprouts – WLS Recipes"
Oven Roasted Veggies Thyme 99.9% of Bariatric Patients agree…they are super tired of canned green beans. But when you can’t have corn or potatoes as your side vegetable, what’s a girl/guy supposed to do?? I know you’re shocked, but SO many of my WLS patients hate vegetables. No, not all. Some have always loved … Continue reading "Oven Roasted Veggies Thyme"
Creamy Mashed Cauliflower The Laughing Cow® provided me with product for this review. However, thoughts and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of the brand. I’ve made mashed cauliflower several times now. Each time I feel like I’m getting a little bit better. But then I added Laughing Cow Cheese® wedges. … Continue reading "Creamy Mashed Cauliflower"
Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole Replace Broccoli and Rice Casserole with a low carb approach. I posted this recipe last year around the holidays and got so much great feedback! A few simple twists on a tradition casserole dish makes this a bariatric surgery patient’s perfect side dish to a holiday meal or a hearty comfort … Continue reading "Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole"
Turkey Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms Yay! Stuffed mushrooms are one of my very favorites. This is especially fun at holiday parties! Small stuffed appetizers make things seem a little more classy. There are so many varieties to stuffed mushrooms- get a little crazy and let your hair down. This recipe is a classic and easy … Continue reading "Turkey Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms"
Garlic-Parmesan Green Beans Green beans are such a classic at a holiday meal, but don’t get stuck in a rut with the same old way to fix them! This is a very quick and easy way to put an elegant green bean dish on the table. I like to use a wedge of Parmesan cheese … Continue reading "Garlic-Parmesan Green Beans"
Baby Carrots with Toasted Walnuts Bariatric Surgery Friendly Holiday Side Dish Let’s be honest. Holidays after weight loss surgery (or even preparing for weight loss surgery) can be challenge. Post-op friendly side dishes like these baby carrots with toasted walnuts are super helpful to enjoy the smells and tastes of the holidays without … Continue reading "Baby Carrots with Toasted Walnuts"
Mexican Side Salad – WLS Recipes Sides can be a tricky thing sometimes. It’s so easy to find yourself coming back to things like rice, pasta, potatoes or a can of corn. It’s easy. It makes people happy. No thinking necessary. Just a basic side, ya know? Cutting out starches in an American diet … Continue reading "Mexican Side Salad – WLS Recipes"
