Fourth of July grill out ideas?

[Bananas4Bananas 0]

Hello!

Do any of you have any delicious recipes you'd like to share for the upcoming holiday? I'm supposed to bring a dish or a side or a dessert to a big get together and looking for bariatric friendly recipes! I'm post op and at 6 weeks, my plan allows me to try anything now.

Thanks all!

[LindsayT 598]

Pinterest will be your best friend for all things recipes.
Here is one example:
https://natashaskitchen.com/chickpea-salad-recipe/

[BabySpoons 621]

Protein Fluff - My Bariatric Solutions

[Brandiwine77 55]

I usually make a spicy coleslaw (don't come for me yet)

Shredded coleslaw mix

A little light mayo

Pickle Juice

Pickled diced jalapenos and a little juice

Red Onion

Grape Tomatoes

Salt/Pepper

Slice onion thin, half your grape tomatoes. Dump in bowl with coleslaw veggies. In separate bowl whisk together a little bit of light mayo, pickle juice, and your diced pickled jalapenos and black pepper. Add as much jalapeno as you want, but please keep in mind the longer this sits, the hotter it gets. I usually make the day before and stir a few times to let it sit and flavor develop. Salt/Pepper as you like, but I suggest tasting it after it sits for several hours. I don't measure, so therefore, no measurements. The mayo/juice mixture should be fairly runny, so it is easy to mix in. You want mostly pickle juice with a little mayo to make it creamy. I have no clue if you could sub greek yogurt as I have never tried it.

[ms.sss 15,782]

grilled veggies on a stick!

eggplant, zucchini, asparagus, broccoli, sweet onion, carrots, portobello, sprinkle with some olive oil and spices and grill to caramelization!

eat em off the stick, or toss em in a bowl with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar/glaze and some buratta or fresh mozzarella or firm ricotta and go to town. #yumYUMyum

if you want a bit more Protein, grill up some shrimp as well, or, my own personal fave: add some anchovies if eating out of a bowl (yes, i realize anchovies are not for everyone 😜)

(yikes...now i just hyped myself into going grocery shopping for some veggies to grill...)

Edited June 27, 2023 by ms.sss