Guest guest Posted May 7, 2001 Report Share Posted May 7, 2001 One thing I made immediately post op and still make was a spinach/veggie souffle. I really wanted veggies, even if it was a bite, and this had a little added protein too! saute a diced carrot, piece of celery and small onion in a little bit of olive oil and a nonstick pan. Add a little salt and pepper and oregano. Cook til soft. Then add 1 package of frozen spinach (thawed) or fresh spinach. You can also use zuchinni. I have done this with many veggies. Saute until cooked through-about 6 minutes for the spinach, longer if you are using zuchinni. Let cool a bit. meanwhile, separate 3 eggs. Whip the whites into stiff peaks. Put the spinach mixture into a food processor and add egg yolks and a little parmesan cheese-like a tablespoon. Puree until smooth. Pour into a big bowl and fold in the egg whites. Spray a loaf pan or individual ramekins with PAM. Pour mixture into pan and bake for about 45 minutes. Youll know its ready if you insert a knife in center and it comes out clean. Enjoy!! JILL K in NY 32 days post op __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2001 Report Share Posted May 7, 2001 One thing I made immediately post op and still make was a spinach/veggie souffle. I really wanted veggies, even if it was a bite, and this had a little added protein too! saute a diced carrot, piece of celery and small onion in a little bit of olive oil and a nonstick pan. Add a little salt and pepper and oregano. Cook til soft. Then add 1 package of frozen spinach (thawed) or fresh spinach. You can also use zuchinni. I have done this with many veggies. Saute until cooked through-about 6 minutes for the spinach, longer if you are using zuchinni. Let cool a bit. meanwhile, separate 3 eggs. Whip the whites into stiff peaks. Put the spinach mixture into a food processor and add egg yolks and a little parmesan cheese-like a tablespoon. Puree until smooth. Pour into a big bowl and fold in the egg whites. Spray a loaf pan or individual ramekins with PAM. Pour mixture into pan and bake for about 45 minutes. Youll know its ready if you insert a knife in center and it comes out clean. Enjoy!! JILL K in NY 32 days post op __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2001 Report Share Posted May 7, 2001 Yumm! Thanks, Jill -- the prospect of giving up veggies even temporarily bugs me too-- Atkins came to a crashing halt in about 3 weeks over a big salad. thank God for food processors! Nan E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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