Favorite foods since being banded?

[prat72 0]

Sure.. it's very easy.

1 lb grnd turkey (try to use 90/10 or better. not all ground turkey is lean.. read the labels!)

1 bag Kroger frozen onions & peppers (or use fresh onions & bell peppers..The bag is 10oz, so I would guess 1/2 cup each of fresh)

2 cans Pinto Beans, drained & rinsed (approx 15 oz)

1 can black Beans, drained & rinsed (approx 15 oz)

2 cans rotel tomatoes (approx 10 oz) (aka tomatoes with green chilies)

1 cup frozen cut corn (OPTIONAL)

1 pkg taco seasoning

1 pkg ranch dressing mix

Water as needed.

Brown turkey and frozen onions/peppers together. Drain. Return to pot. Add remainder of ingredients. Simmer as long as you can stand it. You will need to add a little Water as it is very thick.

Serve as is or with a dollop of sour cream (for those w/o a weight issue) or non fat s. cream or non fat plain greek yogurt for those who are being careful of calories.

The corn does add some high glycemic carbs, but w/o it the Soup looses some color appeal. Original recipe called for a whole can of creamed corn.. I backed it down to healthier frozen corn and only 1 cup.

Very forgiving recipe.. you can make all kinds of adjustments according to your needs and it still seems to work.

When I first started cooking with turkey, I added beef bouillon.. now we don't as we have adjusted to the milder taste.

Enjoy!

Also BariatricEating.com has a recipe for a marvelous White chicken Chili. yum yum

I make this too but instead of adding water I don't drain the beans(except black beans) and I use canned corn and don't drain. I also vary my beans, kidney, pinto, chili whatever. And top with cheese and sour cream. Fat Free as necessary. It's a family favorite.

[tle5000 1]

Ribeye streak: I was told by my Dr. that streaks were a no no. I love streak. How many of you eat steak?

[bandbabe 0]

home made turkey taco soup

Can you share the recipe?

[TN_girl21 1]

Ribeye streak: I was told by my Dr. that streaks were a no no. I love streak. How many of you eat steak?

I eat steak. I was told I may not be able to, but if I can then it's okay! I don't eat it often. Maybe once every couple of weeks. I eat it medium-well, with heinz 57 or a-1 sauce. And I chew, chew, chew the heck out of it and I eat it very slowly.

[bandbabe 0]

Sorry I just saw the recipe above

[dlynn44 0]

home made turkey taco Soup

Sounds good!!! Would love the recipe...

[Melissannde 41]

I make this too but instead of adding Water I don't drain the beans(except black beans) and I use canned corn and don't drain. I also vary my Beans, kidney, pinto, chili whatever. And top with cheese and sour cream. Fat Free as necessary. It's a family favorite.

I drain and rinse Beans to cut back on the sodium. I also use low sodium taco seasoning. Not only is this more healthy (IMO) my husband has issues with hypertension. I've tried buying the no salt versions of beans, I don't like them as well.

My nutritionist wanted me to cut the corn out completely. I'm compromising by cutting back.

It's such a versatile and forgiving recipe.

I take the basic recipe and tweak it a bit and make taco flavored meatloaf. Wonderful too.

[Melissannde 41]

Ribeye streak: I was told by my Dr. that streaks were a no no. I love streak. How many of you eat steak?

I eat steak, but I make sure it's very tender and not overcooked. The little bacon wrapped fillets that you can buy in the grocery store are a BIG plenty.. sometimes I get two meals out of them.

[kellyodoran 12]

ICECREAM ! just kidding!

I'm with the Wendy's chili crowd ... yum.

lololololol

[kellyodoran 12]

Even though I'm only 6 1/2 weeks out with 1 fill, a chicken leg quarter takes care of me alllllllllllll day!

I'm sure when I get another fill, it will be much less! I mean I hope it will be less! I mean it better be less!

The first time I had it, I felt like I had died and gone to heaven.

I am truley carnivorous:wub:

Kelly

[SVM10 6]

Please share the chili recipe or give me the link to find it. However, that may make it way too convenient, but I will have to exercise more self-control. Put my skills to good use.

[BeachBabe 0]

funny, when I got to the turkey taco Soup statement I left the board and googled it until I found a recipe. If I had just scrolled down I would have found it! Love the idea and will be making this ASAP. This board is making me hungry tonight. Yummy and healty options!!!

[vega1star 0]

:alien::eek::eek6:

Woe this was the wrong thread to read while on my clear liquid diet before surgery. My belly was already growling from my hubbies dinner and now this....

It all sounds so good.:wub:

[Melissannde 41]

Please share the chili recipe or give me the link to find it. However, that may make it way too convenient, but I will have to exercise more self-control. Put my skills to good use.

If you're talking about the White chicken Chili at Bariatric Eating.. here ya go:

White chicken Chili

It's very good. First time I made it my son (who is NOT banded) was mad that I didn't make a double batch!! I'm like.. gee son, we've never had this before, do you think I'm going to risk making huge amount of something we might not like?? ROFL

[SVM10 6]

No, the Wendy's chili recipe, but thanks.