Protein Artist

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  • Greek Dill Dip, 3 grams protein per ounce

    Greek Dill Dip, 3 grams protein per ounce

    dilldipThis is my all-time favorite essential recipe for the bariatric puree stage.  I add this dill dip to tuna salad, salmon pate, gefile fish, and even mashed potato.  This is an easy way to supplement extra grams of protein to complete a meal.

    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup 0% Greek Yogurt  [24g]
    • 2 ounces milk [2 g]
    • 2 tablespoons Gourmet Garden Dill Paste
    • 1 teaspoon Gourmet Garden Lemongrass paste, optional

    Directions: Combine all ingredients and stir with a spoon.

    Yields:  1/2 pound Greek Dill Yogurt Dip at 3 grams protein per ounce

     

  • Tuna Fish Salad Puree, 10 grams protein per 2 oz serving

    Tuna Fish Salad Puree, 10 grams protein per 2 oz serving

    tunaIngredients:

    • 24 oz can of tuna in water [7g*24]
    • 1/2 cup pickle juice
    • 1 ground celery stick
    • 2 teaspoons mustard
    • 1 ounce 0% Greek yogurt. [3g]

    Directions:

    • Finely grate celery until mushy.
    • Drain water from tuna can.
    • Add all ingredients to food processor and chop until pureed.

    Yieds: 17 2 oz. Pureed Tuna at 10 grams protein per serving.