So, I know this isn't the food/recipes forum, but I just had to share my favorite fulfilling mushy dinner so far.

I put a can fat free refried Beans, a half a cup of salsa, about a tablespoon of cottage cheese, and a sprinkle of taco seasoning in the food processor and pureed until smooth. I then measured out a half cup of the mixture, sprinkled some shredded cheese on top and warmed it up in the microwave. I finished it off with a small dollop of sour cream. It was shockingly tasty and very filling! My husband was having a very Mexican dinner that I couldn't have, and I didn't even feel deprived! I was so pleased with myself! lol.

Thank you for sharing this with me. I can't wait to get to "mushie". This will be one of the first things I try.

So, I know this isn't the food/recipes forum, but I just had to share my favorite fulfilling mushy dinner so far.

I put a can fat free refried Beans, a half a cup of salsa, about a tablespoon of cottage cheese, and a sprinkle of taco seasoning in the food processor and pureed until smooth. I then measured out a half cup of the mixture, sprinkled some shredded cheese on top and warmed it up in the microwave. I finished it off with a small dollop of sour cream. It was shockingly tasty and very filling! My husband was having a very Mexican dinner that I couldn't have, and I didn't even feel deprived! I was so pleased with myself! lol.

Thanks for sharing that! I am still waiting for insurance approval but I still like to plan ahead! I was VERY worried about "mushy stage food" really not into that texture- but this sounds good. THX

So, I know this isn't the food/recipes forum, but I just had to share my favorite fulfilling mushy dinner so far.

I put a can fat free refried Beans, a half a cup of salsa, about a tablespoon of cottage cheese, and a sprinkle of taco seasoning in the food processor and pureed until smooth. I then measured out a half cup of the mixture, sprinkled some shredded cheese on top and warmed it up in the microwave. I finished it off with a small dollop of sour cream. It was shockingly tasty and very filling! My husband was having a very Mexican dinner that I couldn't have, and I didn't even feel deprived! I was so pleased with myself! lol.

Thank you for sharing! I'll be trying this recipe over the weekend. It sounds delicious! Thank you again!

Sounds yummy! Can't wait to start mushies. I have 1 more week to go. I will be trying this. Thanks for sharing.

Sounds GREAT! I am planning my mishie meals already although I have a few weeks! Thanks dor sharing!

You're welcome guys! It keeps me feeling full for a long time too.

Other than the cottage cheese, it sounds like pintos and cheese from taco bell. That's always been one of my favorites!!

BTW, I love your screen name. That is so cute!

That sounds really great. 3 more weeks and I will try it. Thanks

Thanks Cindy! My name reflects my figure: short and stout. Are the pintos and cheese at Taco Bell pureed like refried Beans?

Deli- You're welcome! Do you have to stay on liquids for three weeks?

Yes, they are refried beans with taco sauce and melted cheese. Only 180 calories and 10g protein.

My doctor make us stay on liquids for 2-3 weeks. I am doing really good and am losing weight so I think he may advance me when I see him on Monday.

I'm not allowed beans or salsa (but I don't like them anyway so I guess that's ok) But if you like this, you might like chicken with the taco seasoning, cheese and fat free sour cream. I'm on pureed and have been putting that in my bullet and it's delicious! Which taco seasoning do you use? I love the el paso taco seasoning!

Why aren't you allowed to have beans or salsa?

That doesn't make sense. Beans are really high in protein and salsa has virtually no calories.

In our nutrition class they said Beans have too much starch and we're not supposed to reincorporate them until we've lost 75% of our excess weight and salsa has tomatoes - we're not allowed tomatoes due to them technically being a fruit. Not allowed any fruit until losing 75% of the excess weight. My dr runs a pretty strict program on the diet until you've lost most of your weight. He says we need to relearn how to eat and by avoiding these things, it will help to avoid cravings. I used to eat LOTS of fruit, but since I haven't been eating it for almost a month now, my cravings and appetite have changed quite a bit. Not allowed milk either due to the carbs (I drink soymilk, and that was not allowed either).

To anyone that's reading this - I don't think of my dr poorly for this and I've actually found that it is working (for me at least) and I want to succeed. I've read a lot of people don't like when their dr's have restrictions like this, but I personally think I need it and it's helping me and I think the world of my dr and his entire office!

Why aren't you allowed to have beans or salsa?