2 Weeks Before Surgery: Preoperative Diet

Steam squash and cook cauliflower according to package directions. Top with margarine. [...] Mix until heated through, ~10 minutes. Top with avocado and sour cream. [...] Pesto Shrimp Zoodles • 4oz shrimp (tails removed, cooked) • 2 cups zucchini noodles • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half • 2 Tbsp store-bought pesto Directions: Cook shrimp in a pan on medium heat until firm and pink. [...] Add pesto to pan and toss to combine. [...] Turkey Meatballs • 4oz Turkey Meatballs (pre-cooked, frozen) • 1/2 cup tomato sauce • 1 cup spaghetti squash (cooked) • 2 tsp olive oil Directions: In a saucepan add the sauce, oil and meatballs. Cover, cook on medium/low ~15 minutes until meatballs are heated. [...] Add veggies to a salad bowl and top with chicken mixture. [...] Add eggs and cooked to desired consistency. [...] Top with avocado and hot sauce. [...] Southwest Vegetable Omelet • ¾ cup egg whites or egg substitute • 1oz diced ham • 1 cup cooked peppers and onions • ¼ cup salsa • ¼ cup cooked mushrooms • 2 tablespoons avocado Directions: Pour eggs into a pan on medium heat coated with non-stick spray. [...] Tilt pan and carefully lift edges of omelet with a spatula.