Minced and ground menu
Medical City North Hills offers a special minced and ground meal service following certain surgeries or illnesses.
Menu at a Glance
Dial *51651 or (817) 255-1651 to speak with the diet office and place your order.
Hours of service
Breakfast: 6:30 am or day before | Lunch: 10:30 am or before | Dinner: 3:30 pm or before
Breakfast
Daily specials
Sunday
Scrambled Eggs, Cream of Wheat, Ground Sausage Patty with Gravy, Pureed Banana, 2% Milk, Orange Juice and Coffee
Monday
Scrambled Eggs, Oatmeal, Ground Sausage Patty with Gravy, Applesauce, 2% Milk, Orange Juice and Coffee
Tuesday
Scrambled Eggs, Cream of Wheat, Ground Sausage Patty with Gravy, Pureed Banana, 2% Milk, Orange Juice and Coffee
Wednesday
Scrambled Eggs, Oatmeal, Ground Sausage Patty with Gravy, Applesauce, 2% Milk, Orange Juice and Coffee
Thursday
Scrambled Eggs, Cream of Wheat, Ground Sausage Patty, Pureed Banana, 2% Milk, Orange Juice and Coffee
Friday
Scrambled Eggs, Oatmeal, Ground Sausage Patty with Gravy, Applesauce, 2% Milk, Orange Juice and Coffee
Saturday
Scrambled Eggs, Cream of Wheat, Ground Sausage Patty with Gravy, Pureed Banana, 2% Milk, Orange Juice and Coffee
Everyday breakfast alternative selections
Breakfast Entrees
- Scrambled Eggs
- Egg Whites
- Ground Sausage Patty
- Ground Turkey Sausage
- Ground Breakfast Potatoes
Hot and Cold Cereals
- Oatmeal
- Cream of Wheat
- Grits
Fruits
- Pureed Pears
- Diced Pears
- Applesauce
- Pureed Peaches
- Diced Peaches
- Pureed Banana
Yogurts
- Vanilla
- Strawberry
Lunch & Dinner
Lunch daily specials
Sunday
Ground Beef Lasagna, Ground Seasoned Squash & Zucchini, Vanilla Yogurt, Diced Peaches, Unsweetened Iced Tea
Monday
Ground Hamburger with Gravy, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Ground Carrots, Citrus Gelatin, Unsweetened Iced Tea
Tuesday
Ground Tuscan Chicken, Ground Pasta, Ground Squash, Applesauce, Unsweetened Iced Tea
Wednesday
Ground Beef Brisket with Gravy, Ground Sweet Potato, Ground Broccoli, Chocolate Pudding, Unsweetened Iced Tea
Thursday
Ground Roasted Turkey Breast with Gravy, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Ground Vegetable Medley, Applesauce, Unsweetened Iced Tea
Friday
Ground Fajita Chicken with Cream Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Ground Green Beans, Diced Peaches, Unsweetened Iced Tea
Saturday
Ground Grilled Chicken with Gravy, Ground Bowtie Pasta, Ground Broccoli & Cauliflower, Citrus Gelatin, Unsweetened Iced Tea
Dinner daily specials
Sunday
Ground Beef with Gravy, Ground Broccoli, Mashed Potatoes, Vanilla Pudding, Unsweetened Iced Tea
Monday
Ground Parmesan Chicken with Bowtie Pasta, Ground Seasoned Broccoli, Chocolate Pudding, Unsweetened Iced Tea
Tuesday
Ground Grilled Beef Medallion with Demi Glaze, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Ground Green Beans, Vanilla Pudding, Unsweetened Iced Tea
Wednesday
Ground Chicken with Cream Gravy, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Ground Zucchini, Strawberry Gelatin, Unsweetened Iced Tea
Thursday
Ground Pot Roast with Gravy, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Ground Baby Carrots, Vanilla Pudding, Unsweetened Iced Tea
Friday
Ground Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce, Ground Broccoli, Chocolate Pudding, Unsweetened Iced Tea
Saturday
Ground Meatloaf with Gravy, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Ground Green Beans, Applesauce, Unsweetened Iced Tea
Everyday alternative selections
You may choose the following items below if you do not want the Chef's Special of the Day. Please call us for your:
- Lunch options by 10:30am
- Dinner options by 2:30pm
- Breakfast options by the day before at 6:00pm
Entrees
- Ground Grilled Tilapia
- Ground Grilled Salmon
- Ground Grilled Chicken
- Ground Hamburger Patty
Salads
- Soft Fruit Cocktail & Cottage Cheese Plate
- Tuna Salad
- Chicken Salad
Sides
- Mashed Potatoes
- Ground Green Beans
- Ground Buttered Carrots
- Ground Seasoned Broccoli
- Ground Squash
Soups
- Tomato
- Cream of Mushroom
- Cream of Potato
Desserts
- Popsicles
- Chocolate Pudding
- Vanilla Pudding
- Gelatin
- Orange Sherbet
- Lemon Italian Ice
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Chocolate Ice Cream
Other special items may be available. Please contact Food and Nutrition and our diet clerks will assist you.
Beverages, Condiments and Snacks (available all day)
Beverages
- Unsweetened Iced Tea
- Sweet Iced Tea
- Hot Tea
- Coffee
- Decaf Coffee
- Iced Coffee
- Hot Cocoa
- Bottled Water
Crystal Light
- Fruit Punch
- Lemonade
- Raspberry Tea
Milk
- Whole
- 2%
- Skim
- Soy
- Lactaid
Juice
- Apple
- Orange
- Cranberry
- Grape
- Prune
Soda
- Pepsi
- Diet Pepsi
- Lemon Lime
- Diet Lemon Lime
- Ginger Ale
- Diet Ginger Ale
Snacks
Pudding
- Vanilla
- Chocolate
Gelatin
- Strawberry
- Orange
Ice Cream
- Chocolate
- Vanilla
- Lemon Italian Ice
- Sherbet
Condiments
Salt, Pepper, Mrs. Dash, Cream Cheese, Smart Balance Margarine, Grape or Strawberry Jelly, Peanut Butter, Sugar, Splenda, Sweet N Low, Picante Hot Sauce, Syrup, Half & Half, Non-Dairy Creamer, Gravy
(Other selections may be available by request)
Special diet information
Minced and ground diet
A minced and ground diet limits the foods that are hard to chew or swallow. This diet may be recommended following certain surgeries or illnesses, if you have difficulty chewing due to lack of teeth, or have decreased swallowing ability.
- Avoid nuts, seeds, tough meats and meat with skin and bones.
- Meat should be ground, and food should be moist.
- Avoid breads, pancakes, French toast and other bread products.
- Avoid raw fruits and vegetables. Instead, include well cooked vegetables and canned fruits.
- Avoid chewy or hard breads.
How to place your order
Best times to call and place your order
Breakfast: 6:30 am or day before | Lunch: 10:30 am or before | Dinner: 3:30 pm or before
Order
Once your physician has ordered your diet prescription it is our goal to visit you personally to take your meal selections. A food service ambassador or Nurse will provide you with a menu tailored to your diet.
If your diet changes throughout your stay, your food service ambassador or nurse will provide you with a menu that reflects your new diet. Your food service ambassador will visit you daily to assist you with meal selections anytime from 10:30am to 12:30pm. If we miss you, please call us at *51651 or (817) 255-1651 to place your order. It is our mission to provide the best service and highest quality food to aide in your healing.
Food is also available through our Fresh Smart vending machines in the front lobby.
Guest trays can be purchased in the cafeteria during cafeteria hours. Present your receipt to the food service ambassador or call us at *51651 or (817) 255-1651 to place your order. Costis $10 per meal. You can prepay for as many as you like.
Cafeteria Hours for Guests
Monday - Friday
Breakfast: 7:00 - 9:30 am
Lunch: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Dinner and Weekends: Closed