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[2017] 500 Paleo Diet Recipes

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by Jennifer Evans


  Delicious Eggplant And Mushrooms

  This Paleo side dish is really exceptional!

  Preparation time: 1 hour and 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 30 minutes

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:

  2 pounds oyster mushrooms, chopped

  6 ounces bacon, chopped

  1 yellow onion, chopped

  2 eggplants, cubed

  3 celery stalks, chopped

  1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

  A pinch of sea salt

  Black pepper to the taste

  1 tablespoon savory, dried

  3 tablespoons coconut oil

  Directions:

  Put eggplant pieces in a bowl, add a pinch of salt and black pepper, toss a bit, leave aside for 1 hour, drain well and leave aside in a bowl.

  Heat up a pan with the oil over medium high heat, add onion, stir and cook for 4 minutes.

  Add bacon, stir and cook for 4 more minutes.

  Add eggplant pieces, mushrooms, celery, savory and black pepper to the taste, stir and cook for 15 minutes.

  Add parsley, stir again, cook for a couple more minutes, divide between plates and serve.

  Enjoy!

  Directions: calories 200, fat 3, fiber 3, carbs 6, protein 9

  Special Mint Zucchini

  It’s a really special Paleo side you should really try soon!

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 7 minutes

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:

  2 tablespoons mint

  2 zucchinis, cut into halves and then slice into half moons

  1 tablespoon coconut oil

  ½ tablespoon dill, chopped

  A pinch of cayenne pepper

  Directions:

  Heat up a pan with the oil over medium high heat, add zucchinis, stir and cook for 6 minutes.

  Add cayenne, dill and mint, stir, cook for 1 minute more, divide between plates and serve.

  Enjoy!

  Nutrition: calories 80, fat 0, fiber 1, carbs 1, protein 5

  Lovely Kale Dish

  It goes perfectly with a tasty pork dish!

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 20 minutes

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:

  2 celery stalks, chopped

  5 cups kale, torn

  1 small red bell pepper, chopped

  3 tablespoons water

  1 tablespoon coconut oil

  Directions:

  Heat up a pan with the oil over medium high heat, add celery, stir and cook for 10 minutes.

  Add kale, water, and bell pepper, stir and cook for 10 minutes more.

  Divide between plates and serve really soon!

  Enjoy!

  Nutrition: calories 90, fat 1, fiber 2, carbs 2, protein 6

  Kale, Mushrooms And Red Chard Side Dish

  This is one of the best and most delicious ways to use kale!

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 15 minutes

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:

  ½ pound brown mushrooms, sliced

  5 cups kale, roughly chopped

  1 and ½ tablespoons coconut oil

  3 cups red chard, chopped

  2 tablespoons water

  Black pepper to the taste

  Directions:

  Heat up a pan with the oil over medium high heat, add mushrooms, stir and cook for 5 minutes.

  Add red chard, kale and water, stir and cook for 10 minutes.

  Add black pepper to the taste, stir and cook for a couple more minutes.

  Divide between plates and serve.

  Enjoy!

  Nutrition: calories 100, fat 1, fiber 1, carbs 5, protein 3

  Tasty Kale And Beets

  The combination is really delicious!

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 30 minutes

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:

  1 tablespoon coconut oil

  4 cups kale, torn

  3 beets, cut into quarters and thinly sliced

  2 tablespoons water

  A pinch of cayenne pepper

  Directions:

  Put water in a pot, add beets, bring to a boil over medium high heat, cover, reduce temperature, cook for 20 minutes and drain.

  Heat up a pan with the oil over medium high heat, add kale and the water, stir and cook for 10 minutes.

  Add beets and cayenne pepper, stir, cook for 2 minutes more, divide between plates and serve as a side dish!

  Enjoy!

  Nutrition: calories 120, fat 2, fiber 1, carbs 2, protein 4

  Amazing Spicy Sweet Potatoes

  This sweet potatoes side dish is divine!

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 40 minutes

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:

  4 sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

  2 teaspoons nutmeg

  2 tablespoon coconut oil, melted

  Cayenne pepper to the taste

  Directions:

  In a bowl, mix sweet potato slices with nutmeg, cayenne, and oil and toss to coat really well.

  Spread these on a lined baking sheet, place in the oven at 350 degrees F and bake for 25 minutes.

  Take potatoes out of the oven, flip them, put them back into the oven and bake for 15 minutes more.

  Serve as a tasty Paleo side dish!

  Enjoy!

  Nutrition: calories 140, fat 3, fiber 2, carbs 4, protein 10

  Delicious Broccoli And Tasty Hazelnuts

  You are not going to believe this! It’s so tasty!

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 15 minutes

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:

  1 tablespoon olive oil

  1 garlic clove, minced

  1 pound broccoli florets

  1/3 cup hazelnuts

  Black pepper to the taste

  Directions:

  Heat up a pan with the oil over medium high heat, add hazelnuts, stir and cook for 5 minutes.

  Transfer hazelnuts to a bowl and leave them aside for now.

  Heat up the same pan again over medium high heat, add broccoli and garlic, stir, cover and cook for 6 minutes more.

  Add hazelnuts and black pepper to the taste, stir, divide between plates and serve.

  Enjoy!

  Nutrition: calories 130, fat 3, fiber 2, carbs 5, protein 6

  Tasty Squash And Cranberries

  This is so tasty! Just get all the right ingredients and make it as soon as possible!

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 30 minutes

  Servings: 2

  Ingredients:

  1 tablespoon coconut oil

  1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed

  2 garlic cloves, minced

  1 small yellow onion, chopped

  12 ounces canned coconut milk

  1 teaspoon curry powder

  1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

  ½ cup cranberries

  Directions:

  Spread squash pieces on a lined baking sheet, place in the oven at 425 degrees F and bake for 15 minutes.

  Take squash out of the oven and leave aside for now.

  Heat up a pan with the oil over medium high heat, add garlic and onion, stir and cook for 5 minutes.

  Add roasted squash, stir and cook for 3 minutes.

  Add coconut milk, cranberries, cinnamon and curry powder, stir and cook for 5 minutes more.

  Divide between plates and serve as a side dish!

  Enjoy!

  Nutrition: calories 100, fat 2, fiber 4, carbs 8, protein 2

  Incredible Chard

  This is a perfect side for a seafood based dish!

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 10 minutes

  Servings: 2

  Ingredients:

  Juice of ½ lemon

 
; 1 tablespoon coconut oil

  12 ounces canned coconut milk

  1 bunch chard

  A pinch of sea salt

  Black pepper to the taste

  Directions:

  Heat up a pan with the oil over medium high heat, add chard, stir and cook for 5 minutes.

  Add lemon juice, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and coconut milk, stir and cook for 5 minutes more.

  Divide between plates and serve as a side.

  Enjoy!

  Nutrition: calories 150, fat 3, fiber 1, carbs 5, protein 7

  Dill Carrots

  You must try this Paleo side dish as soon as possible!

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 30 minutes

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:

  1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted

  2 tablespoons dill, chopped

  1 pound baby carrots

  1 tablespoon honey

  A pinch of black pepper

  Directions:

  Put carrots in a pot, add water to cover, bring to a boil over medium high heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

  Drain well, put carrots in a bowl, add melted oil, black pepper, dill, and honey, stir very well, divide between plates and serve.

  Enjoy!

  Nutrition: calories 120, fat 2, fiber 3, carbs 5, protein 6

  Paleo Snacks And Appetizers Recipes

  Cauliflower Popcorn

  If you are on a Paleo diet, you are not allowed to eat corn! So, if you are in the mood for some popcorn, try some cauliflower one!

  Preparation time: 5 minutes

  Cooking time: 30 minutes

  Servings: 1

  Ingredients:

  1 small cauliflower head, chopped

  A pinch of sea salt

  ½ teaspoon chives, dried

  ½ teaspoon onion powder

  A drizzle of avocado oil

  Directions:

  In a bowl, mix cauliflower popcorn with a pinch of salt and the oil.

  Toss to coat and spread them on a lined baking sheet.

  Place in the oven at 450 degrees F and bake for 15 minutes.

  Take baking sheet out of the oven, flip popcorn and then bake for 15 minutes more.

  Transfer popcorn to a bowl, add chives and onion powder, stir and serve them.

  Enjoy!

  Nutrition: calories 80, fat 1, fiber 0, carbs 0, protein 2

  Delicious Hummus

  Don’t worry! This is the Paleo version!

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 0 minutes

  Servings: 6

  Ingredients:

  ½ cup cashews, soaked for 2 hours and drained

  1 tablespoon olive oil

  2 tablespoons lemon juice

  ½ cup pumpkin puree

  2 tablespoons sesame paste

  1 garlic clove, minced

  ¼ teaspoon cumin, ground

  A pinch of cayenne pepper

  A pinch of sea salt

  ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice

  Directions:

  In your food processor, mix soaked cashews with lemon juice, pumpkin puree, sesame paste, garlic, cumin, pepper, sea salt and pumpkin spice and blend really well.

  Add oil gradually and blend again well.

  Transfer to a bowl and serve as a Paleo snack.

  Enjoy!

  Nutrition: calories 60, fat 1, fiber 2, carbs 6, protein 1

  Simple Guacamole

  This is a popular snack but have you tried the Paleo version?

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 0 minutes

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:

  3 green onions, chopped

  3 avocados, pitted, peeled and roughly chopped

  A pinch of pink salt

  1 teaspoon garlic powder

  4 radishes, chopped

  Juice from 1 lime

  Directions:

  In your food processor mix onions with avocados, garlic powder, salt and lime juice and pulse a few times.

  Transfer to a bowl, add radishes, stir and serve cold.

  Enjoy!

  Nutrition: calories 60, fat 4, fiber 0, carbs 3, protein 1

  Delightful And Special Hummus

  Did you know you could make different kinds of hummus? Here’s another special recipe!

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 40 minutes

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:

  4 tablespoons sesame seeds paste

  1 cauliflower head, florets separated

  1 small eggplant, chopped

  1 small red bell pepper, chopped

  5 tablespoons olive oil

  4 tablespoons lemon juice

  1 teaspoon garlic powder

  Black pepper to the taste

  ½ teaspoon cumin

  A pinch of paprika for serving

  A pinch of sea salt

  Directions:

  Arrange eggplant, cauliflower and bell pepper pieces on a lined baking sheet.

  Drizzle 1 tablespoon over them, toss to coat and bake in the oven at 400 degrees F for 40 minutes.

  Leave veggies to cool down and transfer them to your blender.

  Add sesame seeds paste, salt, pepper, 4 tablespoons oil, garlic powder, cumin and lemon juice and blend until you obtain a paste.

  Transfer to a bowl, sprinkle paprika on top and serve as a Paleo snack.

  Enjoy!

  Nutrition: calories 90, fat 1, fiber 1, carbs 3, protein 6

  Sun Dried Tomatoes Spread

  This is tasty and very easy to make! Get your ingredients and make it right away!

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 45 minutes

  Servings: 6

  Ingredients:

  1 cauliflower head, florets separated

  ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

  10 garlic cloves

  4 tablespoons tahini

  4 tablespoons lemon juice

  5 tablespoons olive oil

  1 teaspoon basil, dried

  Black pepper to the taste

  1 teaspoon cumin, ground

  A pinch of sea salt

  Directions:

  Put cauliflower florets and garlic cloves on a lined baking sheet, drizzle 1 tablespoon oil over them, toss to coat, place in the oven at 400 degrees F and bake for 45 minutes flipping once.

  Leave cauliflower and garlic to cool down and transfer to your blender.

  Add sun-dried tomatoes, 4 tablespoons oil, black pepper, ½ teaspoon cumin, tahini paste, a pinch of salt and lemon juice and blend until you obtain a paste.

  Transfer to a bowl, sprinkle the rest of the cumin and dried basil on top and serve.

  Enjoy!

  Nutrition: calories 90, fat 2, fiber 2, carbs 3, protein 1

  Roasted Eggplant Spread

  This is so delicious! It’s a Paleo snack you will make over and over again!

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 1 hour

  Servings: 4

  Ingredients:

  2 tablespoons lemon juice

  1 eggplant, cut into halves lengthwise

  2 tablespoons olive oil

  1 garlic head, peeled

  Black pepper to the taste

  A pinch of sea salt

  Directions:

  Place eggplant halves and the garlic head on a lined baking sheet, drizzle some of the oil over them, place in the oven at 350 degrees F and bake for 1 hour.

  Leave eggplant and garlic to cool down, peel eggplant halves and put everything in your food processor.

  Add a pinch of salt, black pepper, lemon juice and the rest of the oil and pulse really well.

  Transfer eggplant spread to a bowl and serve right away.

  Enjoy!

  Nutrition: calories 100, fat 2, fiber 1, carbs 1, protein 2

  Delicious Stuffed Eggs

  This is one of the best Paleo appetizers you’ll ever tr
y! Your guests will love it!

  Preparation time: 10 minutes

  Cooking time: 0 minutes

  Servings: 8

  Ingredients:

  4 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and cut in halves

  1 avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped

  A pinch of sea salt

  Black pepper to the taste

  1 teaspoon cilantro, chopped

  A pinch of garlic powder

  Directions:

  Place egg halves on a platter and scoop egg yolks.

  In a bowl, mix egg yolks with avocado, cilantro, a pinch of sea salt, black pepper to the taste and garlic powder.

  Mash everything well and then stuff egg whites with this mix.

  Serve them as a Paleo appetizer.

  Enjoy!

  Nutrition: calories 60, fat 4, fiber 1, carbs 1, protein 3

 

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