Spinach and Feta Egg Bake – Bariatric Recipe

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This Spinach and Feta Egg Bake is a perfect bariatric recipe for solid food following gastric bypass surgery. It’s high in protein, super easy to make, and a fantastic side dish for the whole family. 

Learning to Cook Bariatric Meals

Following gastric bypass surgery, a patient will go through several stages of eating. It starts at the liquid diet stage, progresses onto a pureed food diet, then a soft food diet, and finally back to eating solid food once more. 

As the tummy heals, the body is better able to eat regular textured food. By six months post-surgery, a bariatric patient will be able to eat solid meals in small portions. 

You will need to learn how to make a bariatric meal plan. This tasty dish is one of my favorites, and I’ve got lots more gastric bypass recipe ideas. 

Don’f forget exercise after having gastric bypass surgery. According to experts, high-intensity interval training with the strongest pre-workout can also help you to achieve your fitness goals. If you have chronic illness then simply try some light exercises but any movement is better than none. 

Check out Diet Direct for more bariatric diet information and meal replacements.

Spinach and Feta Egg Bake Recipe

If you’re looking for high protein bariatric recipes, try this spinach and feta egg bake. The recipe is contributed by Soy connection and is one of my favorite bariatric recipes for the solid food diet stage following gastric bypass.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 3 tablespoons U.S.-grown soybean oil (commonly labeled as vegetable oil)
• 1 small sweet onion (chopped)
• 2 packages (12 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach (thawed, drained and squeezed dry)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh dill
• Pinch of cayenne
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (made from U.S.-grown wheat)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 large farm-fresh eggs (beaten)
• 1⁄3 cup milk

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a deep-dish 9-inch pie plate.

Heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet and cook the onion until softened, about 8 minutes.

Stir in the spinach, salt, pepper, feta, dill and cayenne, and transfer to the pie plate.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients and pour over the spinach mixture. 

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving or let cool and serve at room temperature.

Yield: 3

Spinach And Feta Bake Recipe

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This delicious spinach and feta bake recipe is delicious, low carb and easy to cook. A great dish for gastric bypass patients on the final stages of their bariatric diet.

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons U.S.-grown soybean oil
• 1 Small sweet onion (chopped)
• 2 packages(12 oz. each) Frozen chopped spinach (thawed, drained and squeezed dry)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper
• 4 ounces Crumbled feta cheese
• 1⁄4 cup Chopped fresh dill
• Pinch of Cayenne
• 1 cup All-purpose flour (made from U.S.-grown wheat)
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 4 Large farm-fresh eggs (beaten)
• 1⁄3 cup Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a deep-dish 9-inch pie plate
2. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet and cook the onion until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the spinach, salt, pepper, feta, dill and cayenne, and transfer to pie plate.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients and pour over the spinach mixture. Bake 25-30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving or let cool and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

3

Serving Size:

1/3
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 200Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4ggCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 450mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 2gProtein: 9g