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Paleo 7-Layer Dip

Paleo 7-Layer Dip

Ingredients

2 cups guacamole

1 ½ cups salsa

1 lb. grilled chicken, diced

2 cups lettuce, shredded

1 4-ounce can black olives, sliced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced

¼ small white onion, minced

Handful fresh cilantro, minced

Plantain chips (see below)

 

Instructions

1. In an 8×8 glass dish, layer the ingredients in the order listed. Top with green plantains and drizzle with coconut oil if desired. Serve with plantain chips, jicama sticks or cauliflower chips.

2. For the plantain chips, peel and slice plantain on an angle into thin chips. Heat about 5-6 Tbsp of coconut oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Fry the chips 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. You will need to fry them in batches making sure to not overcrowd the pan.

 

Serves 4

Inspired by: Wicked Spatula

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Rainbow Veggie Salad

Rainbow Veggie Salad

Ingredients (Salad)

2 cups sweet potatoes, diced

1 Tbsp olive oil, plus sea salt for potatoes

3 cups kale, chopped

1 Tbsp olive oil, plus sea salt for kale

2 cups brussels sprouts, shredded

2 cups red cabbage, shredded

¾ cups cashews

1/3 cup dried tart cherries, no sugar added

 

Ingredients (Dressing)

2 ½ Tbsp lemon juice

1 teaspoon ground stone mustard

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

2 teaspoons date paste honey, or maple syrup

1/3 cup light flavored olive oil or avocado oil

 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F .

2. Drizzle olive oil and salt over diced sweet potatoes and spread in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. Roast about 25 minutes, until browning and soft.

3. Place cashews on a separate baking sheet and roast for the last 6-7 minutes with the potatoes, or until toasty; sprinkle with sea salt if desired.

4. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle salt over kale and massage for about one minute until desired texture is achieved. Add shredded brussels sprouts, cabbage, roasted cashews, cherries, and sweet potatoes.

5. For the dressing, place all the ingredients in a tall container and blend with an immersion blender until smooth.

6. Toss the salad with the dressing and serve right away or refrigerate until ready to serve. This salad can be prepared and dressed a day ahead of time without a problem. Enjoy!

 

Serves 8

Inspired by: Paleo Running Momma

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Greek Salad

Greek Salad

Ingredients

3 quartered tomatoes

Fresh oregano

2 Tbsp capers (with 3 Tbsp of the liquid)

1 Tbsp sliced pickled peppers (with 1 Tbsp of the liquid)

3 Tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper

Watercress

Sliced scallions

Pitted Greek olives

 

Instructions

1. Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl.

2. Serve and enjoy!

 

Serves 4

Inspired by: Food Network

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Mahi Mahi with Cauliflower

Mahi Mahi with Cauliflower

Ingredients

4 6-ounce skinless mahi mahi fillets (about ¾ inch thick)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 Tbsp unsalted butter

½ head cauliflower, fluorets cut into ½ inch pieces

¼ cup sliced almonds

¼ cup golden raisins

¼ teaspoon ground coriander

1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Lemon or lime wedges, for serving

 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Season the fish with salt and pepper.

3. Heat 1 Tbsp butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the fish until golden brown on one side, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet, cooked-side up, and roast in the oven until just cooked through, about 10 minutes.

4. While fish is cooking, melt the remaining 3 Tbsp butter in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cauliflower and cook, stirring, until golden brown and crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.

5. Add the almonds, raisins, coriander, ¼ teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; cook until the almonds are golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and parsley.

6. Divide the fish among plates and serve with the cauliflower and lemon wedges.

 

Serves 4

Inspired by: Food Network

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Broiled Salmon with Herb Mustard Glaze

Broiled Salmon with Herb Mustard Glaze

Ingredients

Six 6-8 ounce salmon fillets

2 garlic cloves

¾ teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves

¾ teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves

1 Tbsp dry white wine

1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

2 Tbsp Dijon mustard

2 Tbsp whole-grain mustard

Non-stick olive oil cooking spray

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

6 lemon wedges

 

Instructions

1. In a mini food processor, combine garlic, rosemary, thyme, wine, oil, Dijon mustard, and 1 Tbsp of whole-grain mustard. Process until combined, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a small bowl. Add remaining 1 Tbsp of whole-grain mustard to the sauce and stir to combine. Set aside.

2. Preheat the broiler. Line a heavy rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the salmon fillets on the baking sheet , skin side down, and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Broil for 2 minutes. Spoon the mustard sauce over and continue broiling until the fillets are just cooked through and golden brown, about 5 minutes longer.

3. Transfer the fillets to plates and serve with lemon wedges.

 

Serves 6

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Sweet Potato Bacon Soup

Sweet Potato Bacon Soup

Ingredients

4 medium sweet potatoes, chopped

8 cups chicken broth

8 slices bacon, cooked

4 14-ounce cans artichoke hearts, drained

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ teaspoon sea salt

½ teaspoon ground ginger

4 Tbsp green onion, chopped

 

Instructions

1. Combine the sweet potato and chicken broth in a large stockpot and bring to a boil.

2. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

3. Transfer the potatoes and broth to a blender with the bacon (reserving a little bit for garnish), artichoke, garlic, salt, and ginger.

4. Process until smooth. If needed, return to the stove to heat through. Pour into serving bowls and serve garnished with green onion and extra bacon.

 

Serves 4

Inspired by: A Clean Plate

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Beef Kabobs with Chimichurri Sauce

Beef Kabobs with Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients

3 ½ – 4 lbs. beef tenderloin (same cut as filet mignon, cut into 1½ inch cubes)

1 cup olive oil

4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

2/3 cup minced shallot

2/3 cup minced fresh parsley

2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil

2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

 

Instructions

1. To make the chimichurri sauce, stir all ingredients except beef into a bowl and leave at room temp for two hours to marinate.

2. Approximately 45 minutes before serving, preheat BBQ on medium heat (375°F).

3. Cut tenderloin into cubes and discard excess fat.

4. Place meat onto skewers; salt and pepper to taste.

5. Cook on preheated BBQ for 15-18 minutes for medium rare, turning every five minutes.

6. Remove from heat, drizzle with chimichurri sauce and serve.

 

Serves 8

Inspired by: The Organic kitchen

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Cauliflower Potato Salad

Cauliflower Potato Salad

Ingredients

2 heads cauliflower, cut into florets; about 10 cups

2 Tbsp olive oil

½ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 ½ cups avocado mayonnaise

¼ cup yellow mustard

1 cup dill pickles, diced

1 cup white onion, minced

½ cup celery, diced

6 large hard-boiled eggs, diced

1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

Chives, chopped (for topping)

 

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Dice the cauliflower into 1-inch cubes and toss with olive oil and salt and pepper. Spread onto the baking sheets in a single layer. Bake for 30 minutes (flipping halfway through) until the tops just start to turn golden. Let cool.

3. While the cauliflower is baking, hard boil the eggs.

4. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, add in the cauliflower and 4 diced eggs, toss to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste.

5. Layer the salad into a serving dish, thinly slice the remaining eggs and lay them across the top. Sprinkle with paprika and chill until ready to serve.

 

Serves 12

Inspired by: Wicked Spatula

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Creamy Asparagus Soup

Creamy Asparagus Soup

Ingredients

2 lbs. asparagus

1 onion, chopped

2 Tbsp. olive oil, lard or other cooking fat

5 cups chicken broth

½ cup full-fat coconut milk

¼ teaspoon lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Instructions

1. Cut asparagus stalks into 1-inch pieces.
 

2. In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt 2 Tbsp. cooking fat. Add onions and cook until translucent and soft.
 

3. Add asparagus and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
 

4. Slowly add chicken broth to the mixture and season to taste with salt and pepper. Allow mixture to simmer, cover and cook until asparagus is tender, approximately 15 minutes.
 

5. Remove soup from heat and blend until smooth.
 

6. Return soup to low heat. Whisk in coconut milk and remaining cooking fat.
 

7. Serve and enjoy!

Serves 4
Inspired by: https://paleoleap.com/creamy-asparagus-soup-caesar-salad/

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Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken

Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients

3 chicken breasts

8 oz bag of fresh spinach (can substitute with frozen spinach)

½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

4 oz cream cheese

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

extra salt and pepper to taste

2 Tbsp olive oil, divided

 

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450° F.

2. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the spinach and use a wooden spoon and gently stir for 2-3 minutes until wilted. If the pan is too small to hold all the spinach, start with half a bag, allow it to wilt, and add the remaining spinach.

3. Once all the spinach has wilted, remove from heat and spoon into a colander. Press out as much of the excess liquid as possible.

4. In a medium-sized bowl, add the cooked spinach, feta, cream cheese, garlic and salt.

5. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Use a large, flat spatula to press down on the top of the chicken breast and use your other hand to insert a knife into the thickest side of the chicken. Cut a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through the other side and stopping before you get to the end of the chicken (creating a pocket, not a flap).

5. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

6. Place about a ½ cup of the spinach cheese mixture into each chicken pocket.

7. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan (preferably oven-safe) on medium-high heat. After the pan is heated through, add the chicken breasts – top side down. Allow to cook for 5 minutes without touching.

If you used an oven-safe pan, simply place in the oven for 10-15 minutes until chicken has cooked through. If not using an oven-safe pan, simply transfer the chicken breasts to an oven-safe dish and bake. If your chicken breasts are quite large – they will need the full 15 minutes.

8. Once the chicken is completely cooked, remove from pan or oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

9. Enjoy, and serve!

 

Serves 3

Inspired by: https://www.thecentsableshoppin.com/keto-spinach-feta-stuffed-chicken/

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