Description
A soft, protein-rich, and bariatric-friendly dish perfect for all post-op stages, from puree to maintenance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup lean ground beef or turkey (fully cooked and finely crumbled)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, egg, parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- If using, stir in cottage cheese and/or cooked ground meat until well blended.
- Pour mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until set and lightly golden on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Portion as needed.
Notes
For early recovery, blend the mixture before baking for a smoother texture. Adjust protein add-ins as your tolerance improves.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bariatric Recipe
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: bariatric ricotta bake, gastric sleeve recipe, high protein, soft food recipe