Sheet Pan Pork and Zucchini Who doesn’t love a one pan dinner? Especially after weight loss surgery! After bariatric surgery the goal is to stay focused on a diet of lean protein and non-starchy vegetables. Even better when you can make that protein and veggie meal full of flavor AND keep it in one pot. … Continue reading “Sheet Pan Pork and Zucchini”
Ranch Pork Chops This recipe can also be found in my cookbook! BEST FORK FORWARD: Everyday Dinners After Weight Loss Surgery I’ve mentioned so many times all over this website how powerful lean and solid protein sources can be to the bariatric diet. Protein takes the longest to digest and a solid texture will … Continue reading “Ranch Pork Chops”
Hummus Crusted Pork Tenderloin This recipe can also be found in my cookbook! BEST FORK FORWARD: Everyday Dinners After Weight Loss Surgery Many of my WLS patients ask me where hummus falls into the bariatric diet. Is it a protein? Does that count? Such a great question. I treat hummus as a “fat” source on … Continue reading “Hummus Crusted Pork Tenderloin”
Buffalo Pork Chop I have always loved the flavor of buffalo wing sauce. My guess is, if you’ve clicked this recipe you join me in this regard! This recipe is really simple but produces an amazing flavor without the excess fat of buffalo wings (and dips). The pork chop is still a lean and … Continue reading “Buffalo Pork Chop”
If prepared as listed above, each serving will yield and estimated 23 grams protein, 8 grams carbohydrates and 3 grams fat.
Slow Cooker Pork Carnita “Nachos” – WLS Recipes I’m so excited for Crockpot® season to return!!! This recipe was a huge win for me. My house smelled amazing and it tasted even better. Whether you make the pork and use it as a stand alone protein or use it as a topping for … Continue reading “Slow Cooker Pork Carnita “Nachos” – WLS Recipes”
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Chinese Pork with Green Beans A few weeks ago I was visiting family in the Kansas City area. We stopped by our favorite grocery store for dinner (sounds odd but if you have a HyVee in your area…you’ll understand!) Before walking in the door I told myself I was going to be healthy and … Continue reading “Chinese Pork with Green Beans”
Bariatric Sized Grilled Pork Medallions I’m pretty sure just about anything can be made into “bariatric size.” Okay, maybe not everything but this super simple recipe for grilled pork tenderloin is PERFECT for postop Gastric Sleeve, Bypass and Band patients. I made quick work of a pork tenderloin by using my kitchen shears to trim … Continue reading “Bariatric Sized Grilled Pork Medallions”
Crockpot® Pork Tenderloin and Banana Peppers If you love the flavor of banana peppers, you must try this recipe! I nearly forgot about jarred banana peppers until my eye caught them at the grocery store weeks ago. I started adding them to Mr. W’s lunches…then to side salads…then to the top of chili. They … Continue reading “Crockpot® Pork Tenderloin and Banana Peppers”
