Weight-loss surgery recipes using pork as the main ingredient.
Ranch Pork Chops This recipe can also be found in my cookbook! BEST FORK FORWARD: Everyday Dinners After Weight Loss Surgery I’ve mentioned so many times all over this website how powerful lean and solid protein sources can be to the bariatric diet. Protein takes the longest to digest and a solid texture will … Continue reading "Ranch Pork Chops"
Hummus Crusted Pork Tenderloin This recipe can also be found in my cookbook! BEST FORK FORWARD: Everyday Dinners After Weight Loss Surgery Many of my WLS patients ask me where hummus falls into the bariatric diet. Is it a protein? Does that count? Such a great question. I treat hummus as a “fat” source on … Continue reading "Hummus Crusted Pork Tenderloin"
Buffalo Pork Chop I have always loved the flavor of buffalo wing sauce. My guess is, if you’ve clicked this recipe you join me in this regard! This recipe is really simple but produces an amazing flavor without the excess fat of buffalo wings (and dips). The pork chop is still a lean and … Continue reading "Buffalo Pork Chop"
If prepared as listed above, each serving will yield and estimated 23 grams protein, 8 grams carbohydrates and 3 grams fat.
Slow Cooker Pork Carnita “Nachos” – WLS Recipes I’m so excited for Crockpot® season to return!!! This recipe was a huge win for me. My house smelled amazing and it tasted even better. Whether you make the pork and use it as a stand alone protein or use it as a topping for … Continue reading "Slow Cooker Pork Carnita “Nachos” – WLS Recipes"
Chinese Pork with Green Beans A few weeks ago I was visiting family in the Kansas City area. We stopped by our favorite grocery store for dinner (sounds odd but if you have a HyVee in your area…you’ll understand!) Before walking in the door I told myself I was going to be healthy and … Continue reading "Chinese Pork with Green Beans"
Bariatric Sized Grilled Pork Medallions I’m pretty sure just about anything can be made into “bariatric size.” Okay, maybe not everything but this super simple recipe for grilled pork tenderloin is PERFECT for postop Gastric Sleeve, Bypass and Band patients. I made quick work of a pork tenderloin by using my kitchen shears to trim … Continue reading "Bariatric Sized Grilled Pork Medallions"
Crockpot® Pork Tenderloin and Banana Peppers If you love the flavor of banana peppers, you must try this recipe! I nearly forgot about jarred banana peppers until my eye caught them at the grocery store weeks ago. I started adding them to Mr. W’s lunches…then to side salads…then to the top of chili. They … Continue reading "Crockpot® Pork Tenderloin and Banana Peppers"
Pork Chops with Onion and Poblano If you’re afraid of spice…this recipe is nothing to fear! This meal has a really great flavor but not a lot of heat (but you could leave in the seeds if you were looking for some!) Pork chops are a great way to venture away from the standard … Continue reading "Pork Chops with Onion and Poblano"
Pork and Tomatillo Chili – Bariatric Recipes We’ve continued to celebrate “Chili Sunday” in our house this Fall season. One of my favorites thus far has been this Pork and Tomatillo Chili. If you aren’t familiar – tomatillos are a small, green tomato that have a lot of sweetness to them. You may have tried tomatillo … Continue reading "Pork and Tomatillo Chili – Bariatric Recipes"
