White Enchilada Stuffed Peppers Bariatric friendly, high in protein and low in carbohydrates White Enchilada Stuffed Peppers or Zucchinis! A few (or more) years ago I made White Enchilada Zucchini Boats and my husband and I loved them. Then I forgot about them. Like you do. Even back then I remember thinking I should … Continue reading “White Enchilada Stuffed Peppers”
Classic Stuffed Peppers Skillet Chopped peppers with ground beef, tomatoes for a bariatric friendly skillet dinner So many variations for stuffed peppers I have always been a fan of stuffing veggies with a lean protein. Zucchini boats and stuffed peppers are some of my favorite meals! You can vary the flavor profile easily … Continue reading “Classic Stuffed Peppers Skillet”
Mexican Stuffed Peppers with Cauliflower Rice Ground Beef and Cauliflower Rice stuffed in Sweet Peppers Stuffing Vegetables with Protein Recipes like this Mexican Stuffed Pepper with Cauliflower rice are awesome because they utilize stuffing a vegetable with protein is PERFECT for weight loss surgery patients. You can get all the flavors from the meats … Continue reading “Mexican Stuffed Peppers with Cauliflower Rice”
Stuffed Yellow Pepper Skillet Bake stuffed yellow peppers in a skillet to save on time Packed with protein, low in carbs There are two vegetables that I love that “stuff” with lean protein. Peppers and zucchinis. They are easy, yummy and have great texture! These recipes are great for weight loss surgery patients because … Continue reading “Stuffed Yellow Pepper Skillet”
Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken with Green Beans Who doesn’t love a one pan dinner? 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. Whether thats one … Continue reading “Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken with Green Beans”
Buffalo Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers There are two veggies I love stuffing more than anything. Zucchini and bell pepper. These types of recipes are perfect for bariatric patients because they can focus on the protein inside the veggies and also enjoy the vegetables all within one dish! Some of my favorite zucchini boat recipes … Continue reading “Buffalo Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers”
The time has come once again! Last year I had my husband (whom I refer to as Mr. W) go through the hundreds of recipes I’d created throughout the year and make a top ten list. This is the list from 2013. Good news for you – I posted even more recipes in 2014. Good (and … Continue reading “The Best of 2014 – According to Mr. W”
Shepherds Pie with Mashed Cauliflower Bariatric Friendly classic Fall dinner without the carbs! Shepherds Pie using Creamy Mashed Cauliflower One of my very favorite meals growing up was Shepherds Pie. Comfort food at it’s finest if you ask me. After having such success with Creamy Mashed Cauliflower in our house, it dawned on … Continue reading “Shepherds Pie with Mashed Cauliflower”
Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers Yay! Another stuffed pepper recipe! It is so, so, soooooo important in a low-carb and/or bariatric eating plan to keep variety in your life. When we cannot use starches in our foods, we have to be creative to find other ways! I love meals like this that incorporate a flavorful and … Continue reading “Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers”
Baked Swiss Chicken Have you heard the phrase “bake once, eat twice?” Perhaps you’ve done this and didn’t even know! When I know there is a busy night around the corner, I will create two meals at the same time. Even if this means putting two different chicken recipes in the same casserole dish. I … Continue reading “Baked Swiss Chicken”
