Tag: potato

  • Mock Potato Salad with Cauliflower, 6 grams protein, 68 calories

    Mock Potato Salad with Cauliflower, 6 grams protein, 68 calories

    IMG_2863Cauliflower is a virtuous replacement for potatoes.  When flavored properly, this tastes like the real thing. In this recipe, the cauliflower is cooked in the microwave for convenience. You can cook it on the stove, but make sure not to overcook. You want the florets to still hold shape and not get mushy.

    Ingredients: 

    • 3 hard-boiled eggs
    • 2 pickles (or 6 mini dill)
    • 8 ounces cauliflower

    Dressing:

    • 2 oz. Greek Yogurt, 0%
    • 1 teaspoon spicy brown  mustard
    • 1 teaspoon chopped dill (or 1 frozen cube)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 3 tablespoons juice from pickle jar

    Directions:

    In a microwave-safe bowl, cover cauliflower with water and microwave on high for ten minutes.
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    Chop eggs and pickles.  In a small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients.
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    When cauliflower is cooked, drain water and chop into tiny bits.  Mix dressing with all ingredients.  Refrigerate leftovers.

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    Yields: 16 ounces of salad, five portions of ½ cup each, at 6 grams protein, 68 calories

  • Easy-Chew Creamy Potato Salad, 3.8 grams protein, 125 calories

    Easy-Chew Creamy Potato Salad, 3.8 grams protein, 125 calories

    Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery office lunch meal idea
    Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery office lunch meal idea

    Potato salad is an easy-chew option for those days when you are struggling to get food down.  Stays fresh in the fridge for several days.  It works very well for a lunch meal away from home.

    Ingredients:

    • 1 lb. potato (or 1 giant idaho potato) (7g, 283c)
    • 2 hard boiled eggs [12g, 156c]
    • 1 ounce sour pickles (or one large pickle)  (0g,5c)
    • 2 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise (0g, 180c)
    • salt & pepper to taste
    If you are after RNY weight loss surgery and using a baby spoon for meals, then you will be able having all the tastes on each spoonful if you chop everything into tiny bits before tossing the salad.
    If you are after RNY weight loss surgery and using a baby spoon for meals, then you will be able having all the tastes on each spoonful if you chop everything into tiny bits before tossing the salad.

    Directions:

    • Boil the unpeeled potato in water until cooked. It might take about 45 minutes.  Allow the potato to cool on a towel or cutting board.  Peel the skin.
    • Chop the potatoes, eggs, and pickles into tiny bits.
    • Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss with mayonnaise.
    • Serve warm, room temperature, or cold.
    • Refrigerate leftovers.

     Yields: about 5 portions at 4 ounces each. 3.8 grams protein, 125 calories

    IDEA: If you are going to take the time to boil the potato, then double it and also consider the Hungarian Rakott Krumpli recipe.