Favorite Healthy Foods after Surgery

[RickM 1,747]

I found this edamame based Pasta at costco - 24 g Protein per the typical 2 oz serving at 200 cal; 1 oz is plenty for me at 7 years out, and I usually cut that back some as it expands a bit more when cooked than regular pasta.

http://www.seapointfarms.com/products/edamame-pasta.html

Another regular dish is chicken cacciatore - saute some chicken breast, add a can or two of diced tomatoes (or fresh ones in you have them) Italian seasoning to taste, bit of garlic, and load it with veg of choice - peppers, onions, broccoli, snap peas, squash, etc. Rotelli or similar pasta added in if desired.

Turkey bacon from Trader Joe's if you have one in the area - 6 g protein for 30 cal per strip. Great for fleshing out a breakfast, maybe a small Kodiak cakes protein pancake (I make up a bunch on the weekend with milk or buttermilk for extra protein and freeze them; ditto the bacon or sausages)

[Gundy 139]

RickM...how does the edamame Pasta taste? Curious before I buy some.

[istytehcrawk 256]

20 hours ago, AshAsh1 said:

There hasn't been anything I've made with a Wonton wrapper that I haven't liked. I always have them on hand!

Ditto that. The wontons themselves freeze well, too (and thaw quickly on the counter), so I like to have at least two packages in the freezer at all times.

[redhead_che 824]

Tilapia fillets with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika as seasonings. I’ve had it 3 times this week

[Gundy 139]

New favorite recipe...

Keto SOUP
Brown 1lb of hamburger with one diced green pepper and one diced onion. Drain fat. Add one can of Rotel, 1 box of beef broth, and 8 ounces of cream cheese. Heat until cream cheese melts.

If you want to make this higher Protein, just use 1 and 1/2 lbs of hamburger and add unflavored protein. Also, if the Soup is too rich, just use low fat cream cheese rather than full fat cream cheese.

I enjoyed less than half a cup for lunch and feel satisfied with no tummy upset!