Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook

Chapter 11: Let’s Not Forget: Lamb and Other Meats 193

Place all ingredients into a medium pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes.

Per serving: Calories 177 (From Fat 41); Fat 5g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 46mg; Sodium 378mg; Carbohydrate

16g (Dietary Fiber 5g); Protein 17g; Sugar 2g.

Bison Burgers

If you think an all-beef burger is delish, this bison burger will knock your socks off. This

recipe, which calls for a little salt, pepper, and garlic, results in a burger that isn’t

overseasoned but still has flavor. Serve this on a whole-wheat roll with your favorite

burger toppings.

Stage: Soft foods

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 4 minutes

Yield: 4 servings (One 4-ounce patty each)

1 pound ground bison

(^1) ⁄ 2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 Preheat the grill to medium heat.
2 Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well. Form into 4 equal-sized balls and
press into^1 ⁄ 4 -inch thick patties.
3 Grill for 2 minutes, and then turn patties over and cook an additional 2 minutes.
Per serving: Calories 260 (From Fat 160); Fat 18g (Saturated 8g); Cholesterol 80mg; Sodium 370mg; Carbohydrate
1g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 21g; Sugar 0g.
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
(^1) ⁄ 2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup canned black beans, drained
1 cup canned pinto beans, drained