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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Sarah — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:42:54 +0000

We love chicken tortilla soup. It is a yummy fall tummy warming treat. If you are following a paleo/Whole 30 diet, make sure you watch the parenthesis for omisions and changes. Thanks to Tenny at Cascade Crossfit for sharing this recipe with us.

Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 can tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
1 4oz can green chilies
5 cups chicken broth
1 bunch cilanto, 5 sprigs reserved, the rest chopped
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
salt to taste
1 lime, juice and zest
1 cup frozen corn (Substitute a bell pepper coarsely chopped)
1-2 cans black beans (Optional)
1 avocado, cut into bite-size pieces
8 oz cheddar cheese, Can be dairy free, grated (Optional)
tortilla chips, crumbled (Optional)

Instructions

In a large pot, boil chicken breasts until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from water and let cool; shred with two forks and set aside.
In a large soup pot, heat oil, then add onions and saute until translucent.
Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, green chiles, chicken broth, 5 cilantro sprigs, cayenne pepper, cumin, chili powder, and salt to taste. Simmer for 15 minutes, uncovered.
Remove cilantro sprigs, and add in chopped cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, and corn, and beans. Stir to combine.
To serve, add soup to bowl and top with avocado, cheese, and tortilla chips. Or set all the toppings out on the table and let everyone serve themselves.

Diet (other): Gluten free, Dairy free, Egg free, Paleo, Whole 30

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CrockPot Chicken Carnitas

Sarah — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:47:15 +0000

Yes, I know that carnitas are normally made with pork but I was really feeling like chicken. Chicken is just more my thing than pork. Sorry to dis you like that pork. I am including you in my Mexican Crock Pot Stew tomorrow. That said, you can choose to use pork chops, ribs, or loin in this recipe if you want to give “the other white meat” some love.

Recipe: Crockpot Chicken Carnitas

Ingredients

5lbs chicken thighs or breasts (or however many will fit in your crock pot)
2 large onions, diced
2 cans diced tomatoes
2 cups peppers, diced
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Mix together salt, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, and cinnamon in a bowl.
Mix onions, peppers, and tomatoes in a bowl.
Place a layer of chicken in the bottom of crockpot. Sprinkle on a spoonfull of the seasoning. Then add a layer of the onions, tomatoes, and peppers. Continue layering until out of ingredients.
Cover and cook on Low until the meat shreds easily with a fork, about 8 hours.
When the meat is tender, remove from slow cooker, and shred with two forks.
Use cooking liquid as needed to moisten the meat.
Serve over a salad or in corn tortillas with salsa and avacado.

Diet (other): Gluten free, Dairy free, Egg free, Paleo, Whole 30

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Turkey & Sweet Potato Soup

Sarah — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:32:10 +0000

We love this soup. I was super hesitant to put in the nut butter. It tasted great without it and I am a whimp when it comes to things out of my comfort zone. I am learning that much of this comes from my childhood of meat and potatoes and I have decided that I will not let that stop me anymore. Mind over matter. So I did it, I added the nut butter and it made the dish 10 times better. Don’t let your fear of weird keep you from trying this soup. It is fantastic!!!

Recipe: Turkey & Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients

2 Tbsp coconut oil
2 onions, sliced
1 lb ground turkey
1 Tbsp curry powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic, pressed
2lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups chicken stock
2 cans diced tomatoes
1/2 cup nut butter (sunbutter, almond, or peanut)
1/2 cup coconut milk

Instructions

In a large soup pot, melt coconut oil over medium-high heat.
Add onions and turkey. Cook until no longer pink.
Add swwet potatos, stock and tomatoes.
Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly.
Return to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.

Diet (other): Gluten free, Dairy free, Egg free, Paleo, Whole 30

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Creole Roast

Sarah — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:21:03 +0000

Trying to jazz up your regular roast and veggies, try this!

Recipe: Creole Roast

Ingredients

1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
4lb beef roast
4 slices bacon, cooked and diced
1 can diced green chilies
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp thyme
1 can diced tomatoes
2 celery stalks, sliced
5 carrots, peeled and chunked
1 onion, chunked
5 potatos or sweet potatos, peeled and chunked
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp dried parsley

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350.
Place roast in oven safe pot or dutch oven and season with salt and pepper.
Add all remaining ingredients and cover.
Cook for 2-3 hours depending on size of roast. (This can also be done in a crockpot on low for 8-10 hours.)
Slice roast and serve with veggies and a salad.

Diet (other): Gluten free, Dairy free, Egg free, Paleo, Whole 30

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Mexican Crock Pot Stew

Sarah — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:09:12 +0000

Here is another fun recipe to make during The Whole 30 Challenge. It doesn’t have to be just grilled meat and salad.

Recipe: Mexican Crock Pot Stew

Ingredients

3lbs meat, cubed (Can use pork loin or chop, or chicken breast)
4 Tbsp Coconut Oil
3 14oz cans diced green chilies
2 cup chicken stock
3 sweet potatos, peeled and cubed
2 onions, diced
3 cans diced tomatoes
2 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp pepper
Juice from 1 fresh lime
Avocado

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in crock pot except lime juice.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
Add lime juice, stir well, and serve with a salad and topped with avocado.

Diet (other): Gluten free, Dairy free, Egg free, Paleo, Whole 30

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Paleo Apple Crisp

Sarah — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 01:25:25 +0000

We were looking for a dessert type recipe that we could eat together as a family after a special dinner. This was great. The whole family loved it. We threw a little dairy free ice cream on the side for the kids. No reason for them to not enjoy the creamy goodness while we are doing The Whole 30.

Recipe: Paleo Apple Crisp

Ingredients

Apples:

4 Apples, peeled and sliced
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
1/4 tsp. Ground Ginger

Crisp Topping:

2 Tbsp Coconut Oil, melted
1/2 cup Almond Flour/Meal
1/4 cup Ground Flax Seed
1/4 cup Almonds, sliced
1/4 cup Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp. Cinnamon
Dash of Sea Salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350.
Toss together all Apple ingredients, in a bowl.
Place in a 9×9 pan or pie pan.
Mix crisp topping ingredients together.
Top with apples with crisp topping mixture.
Bake for 45-60 minutes, until apples are soft and topping is golden brown.

Diet (other): Gluten free, Dairy free, Egg free, Paleo, Whole 30

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Thanks to http://jensgonepaleo.blogspot.com for the bones of this recipe. I only had to change a few things to make it truly Whole 30 approved.

Cinnamon Apples

Sarah — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 01:10:04 +0000

Looking for a super simple, super tasty treat? Apple slices are a sweet and easy snack. But does the thought of eating more browned apple slices less that thrill you? Here is a way to make those apple slices a little more tasty with no extra work. And this way, they are pre-browned. You’ll won’t even be able to tell that they were sliced early.

Recipe: Cinnamon Apples

Ingredients

1 Apple (We like the tart/sweet variety)
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Slice the apple. Toss with cinnamon. I told you it was easy.

Diet (other): Gluten free, Dairy free, Egg free, Raw

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Puerto Rican Beef with a Thai Twist

Sarah — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 06:37:35 +0000

This recipe was definitely a hit in our house. Next time I’d cut the greens a little smaller so they hid from the children better thought.

Recipe: Puerto Rican Beef with a Thai Twist

Ingredients

1 lb grass fed ground beef
1 bunch kale, chopped
1 white onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tbsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp sea salt
1 cup coconut milk
Black pepper to taste
3 sweet potatoes
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 ripe avocado

Instructions

Peel sweet potatoes and begin steaming. When tender, mash with 1/2 coconut milk and salt and pepper to taste.
In a large skillet brown the ground beef.
Add the bell peppers, onions, and olive oil and saute until the onions and peppers are tender.
Add all of the spices and mix well.
Add the kale, continue cooking stirring often until the kale is tender (about 4-5 minutes).
Serve over mashed sweet potatoes with a side of sliced avocado.

Diet (other): Gluten free, Dairy free, Egg free, Paleo, Whole 30

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Thanks to www.everydaypaleo.com for the main bones of this recipe.

Apple Chicken Salad

Sarah — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 06:13:40 +0000

Recipe: Apple Chicken Salad

Ingredients

3 chicken breast, cooked and cubed
1 medium apple, diced
1/4 cup crushed or sliced almonds
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp olive oil
Salad greens
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Mix chicken, apple, and almonds in a medium bowl.
Mix vinegar and oil together.
Serve over salad greens dressed with vinegar and oil mixture.

Diet (other): Gluten free, Dairy free, Egg free, Paleo, Whole 30 Challenge

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