Tuna & White Bean Spread

This recipe is intended for patients who have successfully completed the Pureed phase and are in the Soft Foods phase.

INGREDIENTS

• 5 oz. tuna canned in water, drained
• 16 oz canned white beans or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• garlic and salt to taste

 

DIRECTIONS

• In a blender or food processor with the knife blade attached, blend tuna, beans, olive oil, lemon juice and parsley until smooth.
• Add garlic and salt to taste.

Serving size is 1/3 cup on Soft Foods Diet (Week 4 and beyond).

Makes 5 servings

 

Nutrition Facts

• Protein 11g
• Total Carbs 12g
• Sugar 0g
• Total Fat 4g