Roasted Cabbage & Sausage
Cabbage is one of those veggies that isn't often included in the diet because it's not something that many people know how to cook or what recipes to add it to! I also didn't know how to add it to my diet until I started experimenting with recipes like this roasted cabbage and sausage recipe I am sharing with you today.
But, did you know that purple cabbage is full of vitamin C? This means that it is a tasty way to support your immune system. It's also super easy to cook and tastes delicious when paired with a protein and healthy fat.
Not only that, but purple cabbage is also full of phytonutrients which help reduce inflammation which is essential for overall health.
Cabbage is also excellent for digestive health because you can ferment this beautiful cruciferous veggie to make it a probiotic for the gut.
So what are you waiting for? Are you ready to add some cabbage to your diet?
Here is a roasted cabbage and sausage recipe that takes under an hour to make and makes a delicious side dish packed full of nutrition.
Roasted Cabbage & Sausage
- 1 head of red cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. of organic turkey sausage (sliced)
- 1 pinch of salt & pepper
- Freshly chopped herbs of choice (thyme or rosemary works well)
- Coconut oil for cooking
- Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the chopped cabbage, olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs to a mixing bowl and toss well.
- Transfer the cabbage to the baking sheet and bake for 30-45 minutes or until the cabbage is wilted.
- While the cabbage is cooking, preheat a medium skillet over medium heat with the coconut oil.
- Cook the sausage for about 10 minutes.
- When the cabbage is just about finished cooking (5-10 minutes left) add the cooked sausage to the oven.
- Allow to cool for a couple of minutes and enjoy!
5 Paleo Summer BBQ Recipes
With the unofficial start to summer underway, you may be enjoying more time outside and of course, grilling and enjoying delicious food with friends and family. I know, I am which is what inspired me to create these 5 paleo summer BBQ recipes.
I understand just how stressful summer barbeques can be when you are following a paleo diet or even just trying to limit your sugar intake and eat healthier. Following a clean diet can make family gatherings stressful, as you know, there are always food temptations that are hard to turn down. This is why I wanted to put together my top five paleo summer BBQ recipes for you today. These are recipes you can enjoy all summer long!
These recipes are perfect for summer and something you can take to a BBQ or summer party. I promise that the whole family will enjoy them and you won't feel guilty about enjoying any of these recipes.
Paleo BBQ Sauce
- 2 cups no sugar added tomato puree
- ½ cup raw apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp. coconut aminos
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- ½ tsp. ground cloves
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- Add all the ingredients to a stockpot over low/medium heat and stir.
- Cook for 1-2 hours, stirring frequently or until the sauce has thickened.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use.
BBQ Chicken Thighs
- 3 lbs. of organic chicken thighs
- 1 cup of Paleo homemade BBQ sauce
- Extra salt & pepper to taste
- Coconut oil for cooking
- Start by adding the homemade BBQ sauce to a mixing bowl and add the chicken thighs. Be sure to cover both sides of the thighs thoroughly. Allow them to marinate for 30 minutes. Season with a pinch of extra salt and pepper if desired.
- Heat a gridded skillet over medium heat with coconut oil and cook the chicken thighs on both sides until browned and cooked through.
- Serve with a side of homemade sweet potato fries or steamed vegetables.
BLT Sliders
- 1 lb. of grass-fed beef
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- Homemade paleo mayo for serving (See link below )
- Cooked bacon (tomato, and lettuce leaves for serving)
- Coconut oil for cooking
- Start by adding the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Form into 4 burger patties and preheat a large skillet over medium heat with coconut oil.
- Cook the burgers on both sides until browned and cooked to your liking.
- Serve with lettuce leaves as the “bun” and top with cooked bacon, tomato, and paleo mayo.
Adobo Pork Chops
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 1 Tbsp. Paleo adobo seasoning (I like Primal Palate)
- Olive or for marinating
- Avocado or coconut oil for cooking
- Start by covering the pork chops with olive oil and seasoning with adobo seasoning.
- Next, preheat a gridded skillet over medium heat with avocado or coconut oil.
- Cook the pork chops for about 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Alternatively, you can cook these on the grill.
- Enjoy.
Strawberry Cream Popsicles
- 1 cup of full fat unsweetened coconut milk yogurt
- 1 cup of frozen strawberries
- 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- Popsicle molds
- Simply add all ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Transfer to popsicle molds and freeze until set.
- Enjoy.
Paleo "Oatmeal" Raisin Cookies
I don't know about you but I love oatmeal raisin cookies! I would much rather have something like this than chocolate, but since I don't eat grains I have not been able to make oatmeal raisin cookies in quite a few years. I decided that enough was enough and I wasn't going to live my life any longer without oatmeal raisin cookies in it! I finally decided to make a grain free version, and to my surprise these came out better than the real thing!
I have always wanted to experiment with tigernut flour and was pleasantly surprised how amazing it is! I love to mix different grain free flours together so that you don't get any strong flavor like you can when using just one. Tigernut is great to use for those that are allergic to nuts or can't have them because they are following an autoimmune paleo diet. Tigernut is not a nut, it is a root vegetable that is gluten free, grain free, high in fiber, iron, potassium, protein, magnesium, zinc and vitamins E and C. Tigernuts contain natural sugar, healthy fats and have a high level of resistant starch, which reaches the colon intact. Resistant starch promotes prebiotic growth and supports a healthy immune and digestive track. It can also lower blood glucose levels and improves insulin sensitivity (1).Which means that these cookies are not only delicious, but they are actually good for you!
Paleo “Oatmeal” Raisin Cookies
1 ½ cups tiger nut flour
½ cup almond flour
2 tbsp. coconut flour
¾ cup maple sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. nutmeg
½ tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg, room temperature
2 tsp. vanilla
½ cup raisins
1. With your hand mixer or stand up mixer cream the grass-fed butter, maple sugar, egg, and vanilla for about 15 seconds until smooth and fluffy.
2. Add the tiger nut flour, almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda and sea salt and mix again until combined, about 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed in order to incorporate all of the flour. Mix a few seconds more.
3. Fold in the raisins.
4. Place a small golf-ball sized balls of dough on a cookie sheet lined with parchment
5. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and push down with the back of a spoon to flatten a bit. Return to the oven for 10 more minutes or until slightly golden around the edges.
Sources:
(1) Jennifer Harris. What is Tigernut Flour. Gluten Free Living Website