My favorite mushy meal

[Papillon Princess 13]

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?

[Little Teapot 1]

Hey, whatever works, right?

[Chipotleoak 1]

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.

I have 2 things... Soup & chili!

Chipotle chicken Chili

Southwest chicken Soup

The soup is easy...5 cans...

1 can of black Beans, drained and rinsed

1 can Rotel (tomatoes & peppers), drained

1 can corn, drained

1 large can of chicken broth

1 can of chicken, drained

Mix together, add in seasonings you like...

I like to caramelize onions 1st, and then add in the corn & Rotel , then add in beans and chicken. I really don't like canned chicken, so I use rotisserie or left overs...

Add Water...

Oh, and you can put rice or Pasta if you want. It's great soup!!

[roziecakes 20]

Ny nutritionist has encouraged legumes as being a really good source of Protein for me, I love this recipe! I will definitely try it when I get to the mushy stage. Yumm! I really love Mexican food, so healthier options for Mexican food are a-ok on my list

[Rachael 4]

wow, that sounds like a very restrictive diet plan,Papillon Princess . But if it is working for you, who am I to say anything. I am working hard to make this a lifestyle not a diet...but I have given up bread. Just can't eat it as a "normal" person and not sure how my band would handle it. I also can't eat chips/ice cream in moderation so they are out...LOL.

Your recipe sounds good, Little Teapot. I will have to try it...I am off of mushies but I do like to try different things and will be good if I get another fill. Only had one fill so far and haven't needed another one. I get bored eating the same things over and over. I found that I like lots of favor in the foods I do eat....lots of Protein and veggies, some fruit and a little starch. Of course chocolate....that TOM always gets me...LOL.

Thanks!