Because the paleo diet restricts bread and other grainy, fast to prepare foods, many people come to the conclusion that it is difficult to put a meal together that fits with the paleo diet together quickly and easily. This is not true at all, and below are a few of our favorite simple and fast recipes that work for any Paleo dieter who is short on the time or energy required for a complicated meal.
Breakfast
Banana pancakes make the perfect breakfast.
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Lunch – Avocado & Grilled Chicken Salad
I know you’re probably thinking that a salad is an obvious choice here, but it is for good reason. This is a versatile lunch choice that has virtually endless delicious and very Paleo friendly variations.
Preparation and ingredients are simple: Just start with a bed of greens (spinach works great!) and add all of your favorite vegetables and proteins. Check out our list of Paleo foods for tons of options. My personal favorite? Avocado and grilled chicken.
But what about dressing? The easy answer is skip it! Your meal has enough flavor. That said, if you really need your dressing, below are a few great resources that will help you find the perfect Paleo dressing for your salad:
- http://paleodietlifestyle.com/salad-dressing-and-vinaigrettes/
- http://wodrope.com/blog/8-free-paleo-salad-dressing-recipes/
- http://northwestcavegirls.com/2012/03/a-couple-of-paleo-salad-dressings/
Dinner
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