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Kathy HW-393/Surgery weight-368/ weight post op 374 /current weight 292.5
This looks yummy, would this be the Mushie stage or the soft?
Kathy HW-393/Surgery weight-368/ weight post op 374 /current weight 292.5
Grilled Pesto Chicken and Tomato Kebabs
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Servings: 8 • Size: 1 kebab • Old Points: 4 pts • Weigh****cher Points+: 4 pt
Calories: 147 • Fat: 7.5 g • Carb: 3 g • Fiber: 1 g • Protein: 18 g • Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 104 mg (without salt) • Cholest: 2.5 mg
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1-1/4 lbs skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 24 cherry tomatoes
- 16 wooden skewers
Directions:
In a food processor pulse basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil while pulsing.
Combine the raw chicken with pesto and marinate a few hours in a bowl. Soak wooden skewers in water at least 30 minutes (or use metal ones to avoid this step). Beginning and ending with chicken, thread chicken and tomatoes onto 8 pairs of parallel skewers to make 8 kebabs total.
Heat the outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium heat until hot. Be sure the grates are clean and spray lightly with oil. Place the chicken on the hot grill and cook about 3-4 minutes; turn and continue cooking until chicken is cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Jalapeño Shrimp Cakes
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Servings: 4 • Size: 1 shrimp cake w/ avocado • Old Points: 3 • WW Points+: 4 pt
Calories: 173 • Fat: 5 g • Carb: 5 g • Fiber: 2 g • Protein: 24 g • Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 321 mg • Cholest: 172 mg
Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (weight after peeled)
- 1 large jalapeño, seeded and minced (for spicy, leave the seeds)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 medium scallions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons panko (use GF crumbs for gluten free)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
For topping:
- 4 lime wedges
- 1/2 medium avocado, sliced thin
Directions:
Dry shrimp well with a paper towel then place the shrimp in the food processor along with jalapeño and garlic then pulse a few times until almost pasty.
Combine the shrimp in a large bowl with remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.
Using rubber gloves (easier with gloves), form shrimp into 4 patties.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and spray with oil. Add the shrimp cakes to the heated grill and cook 4 minutes without disturbing, then gently flip and cook an additional 4 minutes.
Serve with fresh lime juice and top with thin slices of avocado.
Makes 4
I am preop looking to eat a lil healthier to lose the required weight before surgery. This is the PERFECT recipe for a healthy low carb/sugar/fat muffin. I used blueberries and subbed a few things but my muffins came out tasty, big, dense & sweet. Thank you for the submission!
06/06/2013 - 258 Highest recorded weight 2/24/2014 Surgery Weight 244 VSG w/Dr Gregg Jossart at Good Sam on 02/24/2014.
M1-21(223) M2-12(211) M3-11(200) M4 -10 (190) , M5-7(183), M6-6(177)- M7-4 (173) M8-6 (167) M9-4.5 (162.5) M10-2.5 (160) M11-6 (154)- Goal weight 142
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Grilled Salmon Kebabs
These lovely grilled salmon and lemon kabobs are delicious and easy to make – with mega omegas in every bite! Seasoned with fresh herbs, lemon, and spices and grilled to perfection. This was last night's supper, it was a beautiful night and we ate outdoors, oh how I love summer! I served this with a great big garden salad and everyone loved them – including my 3 year old which was a happy surprise for me.
I have so much oregano growing in my garden and I'm always looking for ways to use it. I came across this recipe on Bon Appetit and was intrigued because I would never think to combine cumin and oregano with sesame seeds. I also loved how the lemon sliced looked between each cube of salmon. This was fantastic and I plan on making lots of variations of this all summer long.
Grilled Salmon Kebabs
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Servings: 4 • Size: 2 kebabs • Old Points: 6 pts • Weigh****cher Points+: 8 pt
Calories: 267 • Fat: 11 g • Carb: 7 g • Fiber: 3 g • Protein: 35 g • Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 658 mg • Cholest: 94 mg
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1-1/2 pounds skinless wild salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 lemons, very thinly sliced into rounds
- olive oil cooking spray
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 16 bamboo skewers soaked in water 1 hour
Directions:
Heat the grill one medium heat and spray the grates with oil. Mix oregano, sesame seeds, cumin, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl to combine; set spice mixture aside.
Beginning and ending with salmon, thread salmon and folded lemon slices onto 8 pairs of parallel skewers to make 8 kebabs total. Spray the fish lightly with oil and season kosher salt and the reserved spice mixture.
Grill the fish, turning occasionally, until fish is opaque throughout, about 8 to 10 minutes total.
A homemade protein bar. I've looked on some websites, but everything is oatmeal based (not like I'm against that, I'm just looking for other options). I spend a lot of money on protein bars, and I thought it would be good for me to learn how to make my own.
Any ideas?
Thank you,
Thank you,
Ms. Teacher
1 Angel Food Cake Mix
1 Sugar Free (Pillsbury) Cake Mix any flavor
empty both boxes into a bowl or gallon plastic zip lock bag, mix well
Thats It
when ready to eat
in a coffee mug, 3 tablespoons cake mix, 2 tablespoons water and mix....
Microwave for 1 mins.... serve warm or cool
top with icing or cool whip
2/09 pre. 264.7 
214 lbs. Band removal. 4/29/20014 revision to sleeve 12/2/14 243.4
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I would replace the sugar with splenda, or splenda brown sugar to lower the sugar content, and I would add a scoop or so of vanilla or neutral protein powder to bump the protein up as well.
Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread
This banana bread is moist and delicious, made with white whole wheat flour, sweet roasted strawberries and ripe bananas, with just a smidgen of butter, so you can enjoy a slice without the guilt!
I had some bananas that were getting brown and I was really in the mood for banana bread, so I combined the two for a delicious quick bread. You can turn these into muffins if you prefer. In the past I attempted this recipe, but the strawberries released too much liquid which made the bread a little too moist. Roasting the strawberries is the perfect solution, most of the liquid dries out from roasting so you get the flavor of the strawberries in every bite.
Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread
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Servings: 16 • Size: 1 slice • Old Points: 2 pts • Weigh****cher Points+: 2 pt
Calories: 88 • Fat: 2 g • Carb: 19 g • Fiber: 2 g • Protein: 2 g • Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 111 mg • Cholest: 4 mg
Ingredients:
- 1-1/4 cups strawberries, diced
- 3 ripe medium bananas, mashed
- 2 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (not packed)
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- baking spray
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a loaf pan with baking spray. Place the strawberries on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, remove and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt with a wire whisk. Set aside.
In a large bowl cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer. Add egg whites, bananas, apple sauce and vanilla, and beat at medium speed until thick. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
Add flour mixture and blend at low speed until combined, do not over mix. Fold in strawberries and pour batter into the prepared loaf pans; bake in the center rack for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the pan cool at least 20 minutes, bread should be room temperature before slicing.
Chili con Queso Dip
12 servings
1 can (14.5 oz) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 can (10 oz) Ro-tel
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp olive oil
8 oz fat free cream cheese, cubed
6 oz reduced fat Velveeta, cubed
1 tsp chili powder
2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
Pour both cans of tomatoes into a colander over a small bowl; drain, reserving 1/3 cup liquid. Discard remaining liquid or save for another use. In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Add the tomatoes, Velveeta, chili powder and reserved liquid. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Stir in cilantro. Transfer to a small slow cooker or chafing dish; keep warm.
From Taste of Home Light & Tasty
1/4 cup serving equals 66 calories, 2 g fat, 6 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein
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