Need Soft Foods In Your Diet?
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The first few days of my denture journey about all I could consume was ice cream and milkshakes. The cold felt really good on my swollen and tender gums. I knew that I could not remain on a strictly dairy diet and began to look at foods that would be easy to eat. Foods that were soft enough that they could be mashed or processed in my blender. I knew that it would be important to have a source of protein and fiber so my mind immediately went to beans. Refried beans became a staple in my diet for the first 2 1/2 months of my journey towards getting my new teeth.
Refried Beans Recipe
Ingredients:
1 tblsp olive oil
1/2 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp chili powder
1 16 oz can pinto beans
1/2 cup chicken broth
salt & pepper
Instructions:
Drain the beans in a strainer and rinse thoroughly, set aside. In sauce pan, heat olive oil. Saute the garlic and onion in the heated oil. Add chili powder and chicken broth, bring to a boil. Add beans and cook for 5 minutes until beans are soft. Use a potato masher to mash the beans until the desired consistency. Salt and pepper to taste. A very easy and quick recipe for a soft food that you can add to your diet when soft foods are required. I would sometimes add a dollop of sour cream and some shredded cheese for extra flavor.
Of course, refried beans can be used in any diet as a substitute for meat. Pinto beans are a great source of protein, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, potassium and iron.
Join me next week for another suggestion and recipe for soft foods.
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Mmmm, I can almost taste the garlic. Your refried beans recipe sounds easy, delicious, and nutritious!
ReplyDeleteI have never actually made refried beans at home, but I certainly do enjoy them in restaurants. I appreciate the recipe! I am always glad to add a new recipe to my ever expanding recipe book. Just one last thought, how very awful that you had to adjust your diet for 2 1/2 months! That is a really long time where food is concerned.
ReplyDeleteI had not made refried beans at home, either. Once I found out just how easy they are to make, I wondered why I had never tried to make them before. Yes, 2 1/2 months seemed like forever and even after the denture is delivered those gums are still tender. No one prepared me for all of this and that is why I felt compelled to start this series, perhaps I can help someone else understand the process they will be going through.
DeleteI admire your fortitude in enduring such a long process getting ready for your dentures. I never realized what was involved; never thought to ask as a child when both my grandmother, then my mother went through the process. Thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteI've never made my own refried beans before, I always bought them. Now I have a new recipe to try. and I'm all in for the garlic!! Sorry for the 2-1/2 month wait, hope you're doing much better now.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to try this for the refried beans recipe and keep it in mind in the event I ever need soft foods.
ReplyDeleteYum to the refried beans. OMG to having sore gums for so long. I confess I would probably do milkshakes every day. LOL
ReplyDeleteI've never made refried beans before, but your recipe sure looks easy so I might have to give them a go.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was waiting for my implants I also had to on a soft foods diet. I also ate a lot of refried beans during those weeks. I used my food processor a lot to puree other foods. I even ate baby food sometimes. I've never made my own refried beans, though. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was waiting for my implants I also had to on a soft foods diet. I also ate a lot of refried beans during those weeks. I used my food processor a lot to puree other foods. I even ate baby food sometimes. I've never made my own refried beans, though. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
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