As I am in my second month of recovery since heart transplant I have to eat a bit differently such as removing as much salt, butter, sugars etc., from my food. You may be in a different phase of transplantation that allows for these things, please make any alterations needed to fit your allowances.
Ingredients:
1 cup butter lettuce or whatever lettuce you prefer
1 cup spinach
2 tbsp. wonton topping
2 tbsp. honey mustard dressing
Mozzarella cheese
1/3 cucumber
2 low sodium bacon strips
10 mushrooms pre cut
Kitchen items needed:
Large mixing bowl
Cheese grater
Cutting board
Knife
Fork
Bowl
Pan
Prep:
Wash Hands
Prep time: 5 minutes
Grab that large mixing bowl and let's make a salad
Gather ingredients
Turn on stove to medium, wait 1 minute and put slices of bacon in pan. Cook until done, remove from pan and plate to the side. Turn off stove.
Next Steps:
Wash hands
Tear up or cut washed butter lettuce into bowl. Remember to dry off washed lettuce prior to placing in bowl.
Tear up or cut washed spinach into bowl. Remember to dry off washed spinach prior to placing in bowl.
Cut up as much cucumber as you want in slices and then quarter and put in bowl.
Cut up bacon and put in bowl
Grate cheese
Add dressing - following serving size.
Add wontons
Add cheese - following service size.
Eat and Enjoy!
Left overs?
Remaining should be consumed within 2-3 days.
Write on the outside of the refrigerated container the expiration date
Use a sticky note.
The back of an envelope and tape it the container etc.
Make it your own:
Add a different protein or tofu.
Have fun with it and happy cooking!
Nutritional Value:
All depends on how much of what used if you made a bigger salad. Based off the servings I made:
Per serving:
Calories: 306g
Cabs: 34g
Fat: 10g
Protein: 19g
Sodium: 221mg
Sugar: 29g
Side Notes:
Your body doesn't need to break down layers of sauces and garbage so use it sparingly, it's energy needs to be breaking down direct food to feed your healing and promote a heart healthy food regiment.
Use a small side plate/bowl that looks fuller rather than an a regular portion plate. Portion control is key!
I cooked this 2 months after my heart transplant.
I was nervous about using a knife with the amount of shaking in my hands but I took my time. You may want to ask for help if it is available if you are nervous about using a knife so soon after transplant and if you experience hand tremors as well.
These are meant to be an easy and quick meal so that you can rest but have a nutritional food as well.
Always consult the information provided from your medical team regarding nutrition.
Your requirements may be different than mine. I have no food related restrictions other than the transplant provisions provided to me from my transplant nutritionist.
Have any questions - reach out to me at nattranspants@gmail.com
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