Tag: broth

  • Seitan Scallion Stir-Fry, 26 grams protein

    Seitan Scallion Stir-Fry, 26 grams protein

    Seitan Scallion Stir-Fry
    Be brave! This recipe tastes like Chinese crispy fried dumplings .

    Do you miss eating Chinese food now that you are sticking to a post-op puree diet?

    See Basic Seitan Instructions.

    Ingredients:

    Directions:

    • Mix 2 ounces water with salt and garlic powder.
    • Add in 2 ounces Bob’s Red Mill Vital Gluten Flour (23g).
    • Kneed seitan dough until all water is absorbed.
    • In a saucepan, boil 4 ounces chicken broth (3g)
    • Tear small m&m-sized pieces of seitan and drop into broth.
    • Add:
      • ½ teaspoon soy sauce
      • 1 finely chopped scallion
    • Cook on medium until broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
    • Cook an extra ten minutes until seitan turns golden.
    • Serve immediately.

    Suggestions:

    • Texture will be doughy and soft. Chew well.
    • It is helpful to have a plate warmer to keep the meal hot until you finish eating.

     

  • Falafel Balls and Dill Dip, 16 grams protein per 4 oz puree lunch meal

    Falafel Balls and Dill Dip, 16 grams protein per 4 oz puree lunch meal

    falafel balls
    4 Falafel Balls + Greek Dill Dip

    This delicious lunch is perfect for preparing the night before for a grab-n-go high protein lunch meal.  Do not fry the mixture as directed on the box.  Skip Greek Dill Dip if you are lactose intolerant.

    Directions:

    • Falafel balls in baking pan
      Falafel balls in baking pan

      Prepare mix with water as directed.

    • Spray baking pan with oil spray.
    • Form small 1/2 ounce balls (measure as a heaping teaspoon, or half a shot glass) and place on pan.
    • Spray all the balls again with oil spray.
    • Bake on 450 for 15 minutes. Flip balls, and bake for another 5 minutes.

    falafelmixA $6.00 box of Falafel Mix will yield 24 balls (enough for six meals).  This freezes very well, and defrosts while you are at work.   Falafel Mix is available in your supermarket’s Kosher or Ethnic isle.