The pureed stage after weight loss surgery can be very difficult because most adults aren’t super excited about eating food that looks like pudding. Just a few pulses in a food processor can make pureed classic egg salad a perfect protein source after weight loss surgery.
I’m often surprised, but then again deep down not surprised, when patients question whether or not they can eat eggs. Eggs in the dieting culture are often seen as off-limits because of concerns with fat and cholesterol. Yes, eggs contain fat and cholesterol, but their nutritional benefits far out way these issues.
Egg Facts:
- Eggs are an excellent source of protein.
- One egg provides 6 grams of high-quality protein.
- Eggs contain 9 essential amino acids making them a complete source of protein.
- Total fat content is 5 grams with 1.5 grams coming from saturated fat.
- Finally, eggs contain 13 different nutrients spread between the yolk and white parts.
Eggs can be added to your diet quickly after surgery. Most patients can handle scrambled eggs or pureed egg salad during the pureed stage. Egg salad or hard boiled eggs can be rubbery and may not be tolerated, however, pureed egg salad tastes the same, but is a smoother consistency.
Tips for making Pureed Classic Egg Salad:
- You don’t need a blender or a food processor, although these appliances are quicker to use, simply mash the hard-boiled eggs with a fork if you need to.
- You can use any mayonnaise you wish. You can use half Greek yogurt in place of half the mayo to lower the fat content if you wish.
- Use any herbs and spices you wish to season.
Place hard-boiled eggs in a food processor
Chop eggs until there are no longer large pieces
Add mayonnaise, Greek Yogurt, and seasonings
Pureed Classic Egg Salad
Prep
Total
Yield 2 1/4 cups
Eggs are an excellent source of protein. Egg Salad is a perfect texture for the soft stages following weight loss surgery.
Ingredients
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon plain Greek-style yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice 2 hard-boiled eggs
- Place the egg slices into a food processor
- Chop eggs until there are no longer large pieces
- Add mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and seasonings to chopped eggs
- Blend well until the egg salad is smooth.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 cup
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 176 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 13.2 g | 20% | |
Saturated Fat 4.2 g | 21% | |
Unsaturated Fat 7.9 g | ||
Cholesterol 200.4 mg | 67% | |
Sodium 144.9 mg | 6% | |
Total Carbohydrates 4.6 g | 2% | |
Sugars 4.6 g | ||
Protein 9.3 g | 19% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Great recipe. Enjoyed very much
I had a large hostel hernia removed. In the process my lung collapsed. This lengthened my recuperation. I am still on a purées diet. My question the egg salad is not on my diet of yogurt, jello, pudding and power shakes. The dr just let me eat purée potatoes. Will I be taking a chance with egg salad
Sounds like your doctor wants you to have something pretty smooth. I would stick to the list the doctor gave you.