Tomato soup made with tomatoes straight from the garden tastes simply divine. It can go in whichever direction you choose, from thickened and creamy to laced with basil. This recipe makes a straightforward dish that allows the ingredients to shine. It works as a light, comforting lunch and can be served as the first course at a dinner party.
Garden Fresh Tomato Soup
2 1/2 lbs Fresh tomatoes4 cups Chicken stock6 cloves garlic ((minced))2 Bay leaves ((chopped))1 tbsp Ghee1/2 tsp SaltFreshly ground pepper ((to taste))
Blanch, peel, and core the tomatoes.Place into a blender or food processor and purée.Pour into a ...
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Spicy Fish Curry Soup
Summer is the season of fish! Use this recipe for whatever fresh or salt-water haul you bring home. It's great as a starter or as a main dish.
Spicy Fish Curry Soup
1 lb White fish fillet ((cleaned and cut into 1 inch cubes))2 c Bone broth*4 tbsp Red curry paste1 can Coconut milk2 Carrots ((diced))1 c Red cabbage ((sliced))2 Zucchinis ((small, diced))1/2 c Onion ((diced))3 tbsp garlic ((minced))1 tbsp Coconut oil1 tsp Salt1 c Fresh cilantro ((chopped (as garnish)))Powdered cayenne ((to taste (optional)))Paleo-friendly sriracha** ((optional))
In a large soup pot, sauté diced onions and garlic in coconut oil on ...
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Cilantro Tropical Smoothie
Known as coriander in the UK, cilantro isn’t just a herb. It comes with just as many health benefits as the other ingredients in this smoothie. Studies have suggested that consuming cilantro can decrease your risk of obesity and promote healthy skin and hair. Get on it!
Cilantro Tropical Smoothie
1 1/2 cups Spinach ((fresh))1/2 cup Cilantro (fresh)1 1/2 cups Mango2 cups Water1 cup Pineapple1/2 Avocado
Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth.
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Tasty Guacamole Salad
This easy recipe has all of the classic components of guacamole but it doesn’t require any mashing. It is a nutritious addition to any meal thanks to the healthy fats from the avocado. The salad makes a great accompaniment for tacos, fajitas, and burgers, or it can be enjoyed as an appetizer.
Tasty Guacamole Salad
1 clove garlic ((minced))1/4 cup Fresh lime juiceSalt and pepper ((to taste))3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil2 Avocado ((pitted and diced))1 pint Cherry tomatoes ((halved))1/4 Red onion ((finely diced))1/4 cup Cilantro ((chopped))
Stir together the garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.Whisk ...
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Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Bacon-wrapped anything is usually popular among paleo peeps. Am I right?
Now, with that said, I eat bacon in moderation. Though this tasty pork cut is considered a meat and meats tend to be thought of as proteins, I tend to classify bacon as a fat. Most bacons (minimally processed, nitrate-free) will yield a 1:1 ratio of fat:protein. So, if you’re looking to consume 25g of protein in your meal and you make bacon your protein source, you should account for 25g of fat.
So the combination of bacon (fat) and asparagus (healthy carbohydrate) is perfect. I mean opposites attract, right? Try pairing this with grilled chicken or a medium-rare ...
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Chicken Salad With Capers & Avocado
This chicken salad makes for a great lunch. It's light but it'll provide you with plenty of protein and healthy fats. This is a great way to sneak some chicken into your lunch without having to cook up an entire meal. Yum!
Chicken Salad with Capers & Avocado
1 Chicken breast ((shredded))1 Avocado ((diced))1 tbsp Capers1/2 Stalk celery ((diced))2 tbsp Paleo mayo1/4 c Onion ((diced))1/4 tsp Onion powderSea salt and freshly cracked pepper ((to taste))leaves Freshor romaine leaves
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.Serve on top of fresh greens or wrapped in romaine leaves.Enjoy!
Paleo mayo: ...
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Real Food Smoothie
Paleo is all about eating real, whole, natural food. Well, it doesn’t get more real than this. Spinach, water, mango, pineapple, and bananas. Wham, bam, thank you, Mother Nature.
Real Food Smoothie
2 cups Fresh spinach2 cups Water1 cup Mango1 cup Pineapple2 Bananas
Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
With only a few ingredients, you can easily preserve fresh summer strawberries with this paleo-friendly form of jam. This recipe uses honey rather than raw sugar to sweeten the taste, and the apple provides natural pectin. The jam can be stored in a glass jar in the refrigerator, or preserved in jars using regular canning methods.
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
2 pints Strawberries ((washed, hulled, and smashed))2 Stalks rhubarb ((finely diced))3/4 cup Honey1 tbsp Orange juice1/2 Green apple ((peeled, seeded, and diced))
Combine the strawberries, rhubarb, honey, and orange juice in a large pot over medium-low heat.Bring to ...
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Apple Green Smoothie
Who doesn’t love a good apple? And since you need more than an apple a day to keep the doctor away, you’ll be pleased to know that there’s a lot more to this smoothie than apple! The parsley and ginger bring the kick and the ice brings the refreshment factor. Enjoy!
Apple Green Smoothie
1 Apple1 cup SpinachHandful of fresh parsley1/2 inch Fresh ginger root1 cup Water1/2 cup Ice
Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth.
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Jalapeño Crock-Pot Pulled Chicken
This Jalapeño Crock-Pot Pulled Chicken would be great on top of a salad or stuffed in a sweet potato. The options are endless! What’s your favorite way to eat pulled chicken?
Jalapeño Crock-Pot Pulled Chicken
2 lbs Chicken breast1 Small onion ((diced))2 Garlic cloves ((minced))16 oz Green salsa ((“clean”))2 tbsp Chili powder1 tbsp Cumin1 sliced Jalapeno1 c Bone broth*Salt and pepper ((to taste))Avocado ((optional))Lime ((optional))Cilantro ((optional))
Dice the onions and garlic and layer them in the bottom of the Crock-Pot.Place the chicken on top of the onions and garlic.Top the chicken with seasonings, green ...
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