Now that I have had my Lap-Band for a while, I tend to forget that at first I was concerned about what I could and couldn't (or shouldn't) eat. I have been wondering if other Lap-Band patients would appreciate some recipes....?
Right after surgery most surgeons have their patients on a special mostly-liquid diet for a period of a couple weeks or a little longer; this would also be a time for some good liquid protein-packed recipes...but I'll work on that a little later.
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| Chicken Crock-Pot Chili |
Right now, I'd like to share a favorite Lap-Band friendly recipe that works well for me and that my family loves as well. I got this recipe a few years ago from dietician that worked with Lap-Band patients. (I have to say that the girls at work have all asked for the recipe too!) I like this one mostly because it is healthy as well as extremely easy. I use canned beans and prefer a variety of different types, but you could obviously start with dry beans and vary any of the ingredients if you are so inclined to "tweek" recipes. Most people I know like to stick pretty close to the recipe, but this is one that you can change up in many different ways and still come out with a pretty edible product.
1 15 oz can black beans
1 15 oz can kidney beans
1 15 oz can butter beans (small or large, either kind is okay) or Great Northerns
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
1 package taco seasoning mix (I use the lower sodium one)
4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (I use them frozen, right out of the freezer, you can use fresh too)
1 16 oz package frozen corn (optional-I prefer not to use corn myself)Put everything except corn in the crock pot on low for 6-8 hours.
The corn is added in the last 15 minutes.
Take out chicken and shred after it cools a little.
Return chicken to pot and serve hot.
This recipe freezes well (If you have leftovers!)
Optional garnishes:
- Non-fat sour cream
- Salsa
- Lower fat shredded cheese
Serve with corn bread or tortillas
I have had people ask me if I thaw the chicken first and I say no, just throw it in whole and frozen. Do I drain the beans? I have before, but most of the time I just dump them in juices and all.
If you try this recipe, let me know how it turns out for you...I would love to hear from you!
more Lap-Band friendly recipes!
Phoenix bariatric surgeons said that most of those who have undergone a surgery usually turns out to be a vegetarian. I guess, i don't have to be skeptical this time. Anyway, i should have add this recipe again on my bookmarks. Another great recipe!!
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