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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

     

  • Salmon Pâté, 6.03 grams protein per 2 oz portion

    Salmon Pâté, 6.03 grams protein per 2 oz portion


    smoked-salmon-mousse-1314428892Ingredients:

    • 3 cups or 6 slices of salmon, baked [6*24=144g]
    • 1 cup greek yogurt [24g]
    • ½ cup  sauteed onions
    • 1/2 cup chicken broth  [3g]
    • ½ cup milk [4 g]
    • 1/4 cup lemon juice or pickle juice
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 8 olives

    Directions:  

    1. Bake salmon in oven on 350 for twenty minutes.
    2. Discard skin.
    3. Finely grate olives.
    4. Combine all ingredients in food processor and mix until pureed.

    Yields: 25  portions of Salmon Pâté, 6.03 grams protein per 2 oz serving.

    Serving Suggestion: 

    Serve 2 ounces salmon pate puree with 2 ounces of Greek Dill Dip for an extra 6 grams of protein.  Your salmon meal will then total to 12 grams protein.