Hey all I have been experimenting with foods to create healthy meal options for us bandsters. My two nephews live with me (13&9) and HATE healthy eating... Well I experimented sautéing with beef broth.. (totally awesome) and this is what I came up with.....

Eckrich Turkey sausage (1/4 inch sliced)

2-3 squash (1/4 inch sliced)

2-3 zucchini (1/4 inch sliced)

2 cups of frozen French green Beans

1 carton of low sodium beef broth

1tbsp or more of garlic powder to taste

Cut up squash & zucchini. Place in large skillet on med to high. Add 1/2carton of beef broth, garlic powder and frozen French green beans. Cook until squash and zucchini are semi-cooked. Add sliced sausage and simmer for 20 minutes.

1/2 cup serving =

138 cal

6 carbs

7g fat

11g Protein

6g sugar

You can also sub chicken breast, shrimp, or all 3. Everyone loved it!!!

5/28/12 pre-op diet started (217lbs) 6/14/12 Surgery 1.8cc added to 10cc band (205lbs). 7/17/12 1st fill (194lbs)

Sounds good!

How many portions does the render?

It's an approximate total of 12 1/2 cup portions!!!

5/28/12 pre-op diet started (217lbs) 6/14/12 Surgery 1.8cc added to 10cc band (205lbs). 7/17/12 1st fill (194lbs). 7/24/12 (191lbs) 7/30/12 (187lbs)