Refried Bean Bowl

Soft diet phase after bariatric surgery

Of course, every program is different so a soft recipe might mean something else at another program (nice and confusing) so as always be sure to refer back to your programs materials.

In my experience as a bariatric dietitian, once a patient is cleared for a softer textured protein, refried beans is a great option as you learn small bites, eating slowly and stopping at the first sign of fullness.

This recipe is for just a couple ounces. It is simple to make which means  you aren’t putting a lot of time into something you cannot eat very much of!

This recipe is a good learning recipe for the early phases of the soft protein diet. After that the recipe is higher in carbohydrates than a lean and solid protein so beyond the healing phase of the diet, I would make this more of a side dish than your main protein choice.

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Refried Bean Bowl

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 71kcal

Author: Steph Wagner

Ideally baked in a small ramekin or other oven safe small dish.

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup fat free refried beans
• 1/2 tsp taco seasoning
• 1/2 tbsp 2% shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• In a small oven safe ramekin, combine refried beans and taco seasoning.
• Bake in heated oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and tear cheese shreds into slightly smaller pieces and sprinkle over top.
• Place back in oven 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Notes

Recipe is for one small serving intended for those in the soft phase diet after Bariatric Surgery.

**This recipe is intended for soft diet only but not beyond this initial diet phase as the carbohydrates are higher and not ideal for long-term bariatric eating plans. Can add unflavored protein powder for increase protein as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1recipe | Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg