Chapter 10: Let’s Meat in the Kitchen: Beef and Pork Recipes 177
4 Remove the dish from the oven and mix in the potatoes, squash, and zucchini. Cook for
another 10 minutes.
5 Remove the dish from the oven and stir in the pork cubes, and then cook for another
10 to 15 minutes until the internal temperature of the pork is 160 degrees. Let the dish
chill for 2 hours before serving.
Per serving: Calories 197 (From Fat 86); Fat 10g (Saturated 2g); Cholesterol 42mg; Sodium 239mg; Carbohydrate
11g (Dietary Fiber 2g); Protein 17g; Sugar 2g.Preparing Pork and Beef Main Entrées
“What’s for dinner?” is the question of the day in the late afternoon. The
typical response is a protein food, and protein remains the star of the show
in these recipes. After weight loss surgery, you can combine a piece of meat
with fruit or veggies to make a total meal. No matter how far out you are from
surgery, meeting the protein guidelines from your surgeon will always be
important.Eating the same food prepared the same way can be monotonous. We bet the
following recipes are something new for you. They’ll be a treat for your family
and are good enough for when company’s comin’.Don’t be afraid to get all your prep done the morning or the day before. This
speeds things up when you get home and gives you a head start on dinner.
You can buy some vegetables already cut up from the produce department.
They may cost a bit more, but your time is valuable, and there is less waste
because you don’t have to trim the produce and you may be able to buy a
smaller quantity, getting just what you need.