Cheese is an excellent source of protein. Single Serve Baked Ricotta is the perfect consistency and protein source for a patient after weight loss surgery.
I heard a surgeon once give a patient a hard time because she was eating ricotta cheese. Patients often assume they can’t eat any cheese after surgery. I guess this surgeon did too! I disagree.
Yes, cheese does contain various amounts of fat and therefore calories, but cheese is a great source of protein. Better yet cheese is soft and often tolerated after bariatric surgery.
This baked ricotta recipe is under 150 calories. I don’t think that bad at all!
Tips to make single serve baked ricotta:
- Use ramekins and a measuring cup to portion out the ricotta cheese.
- Grease the ramekins with olive oil spray, not regular olive oil. You use less oil with the spray, which equals fewer calories.
- Use part-skim ricotta not whole milk to reduce fat and calories.
- Top the baked ricotta with a smooth marinara sauce not chunky if you are on the pureed stage.
- Many recipes call for extra cheese and olive oil on the top. I eliminated this to decrease fat and total calories. The marinara sauce in a lower fat/calorie choice.
Single Serve Baked Ricotta
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Yield 5 1/3 cups
Baked ricotta is a good source of protein and the perfect texture to eat during the pureed stage after weight loss surgery.
Ingredients
Olive Oil Spray
15-ounce Part-skim ricotta
⅓ cup parmesan cheese
⅛ tsp basil
⅛ tsp garlic powder
Pinch of Salt and pepper
Optional top with marinara sauce (smooth, not chunky)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray 5 ramekins with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl combine ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir ricotta mixture to fully combine.
- Place 1/4-1/3 cup of the ricotta mixture into the prepared ramekins.
- Top with 1 tablespoon of smooth marinara sauce.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Courses Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/3 cup
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 147 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 8.4 g | 13% | |
Saturated Fat 5.2 g | 26% | |
Unsaturated Fat 2.8 g | ||
Cholesterol 30.5 mg | 10% | |
Sodium 290.7 mg | 12% | |
Total Carbohydrates 5.6 g | 2% | |
Dietary Fiber 0.3 g | 1% | |
Sugars 1 g | ||
Protein 11.9 g | 24% | |
* 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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