side dishes

Ingredients 1 large, cooked spaghetti squash ½ medium zucchini, julienne cut ½ large carrot, julienne cut 1 small red bell pepper, sliced or chopped ½ cup fresh cilantro, diced ¼ cup roasted cashews or peanuts, chopped Sauce 2/3 cup coconut aminos ¼ cup full fat coconut milk 2 Tbsp. freshly grated ginger or ginger powder 2 Tbsp. red curry paste ...

Ingredients 2 pounds zucchini 2 Tbsp. butter or ghee ½ cup mayonnaise, store-bought or homemade ¼ cup nutritional yeast 1 egg 2 Tbsp. dried onion flakes 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon parsley (dried) ¼ teaspoon celery seed ¼ teaspoon pepper Paleo-friendly crackers i.e., Simple Mills Rosemary & Sea Salt Almond Flour Crackers ...

Ingredients 1 pound large cremini mushrooms or small portobello mushrooms (stemmed, 16 ounces, about 12 mushrooms with a 2-inch diameter) 1 ¼ cups raw walnut pieces, divided 2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup finely diced shallots (about 2 medium shallots) 2 Tbsp. finely chopped sage leaves 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary ¼ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon plus ⅛ teaspoon sea salt, divided, plus more to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste ...

Ingredients 1 lb. brussels sprouts, washed, base removed and cut in half 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium pink lady apple (or other tart/sweet crisp apple) 4-6 slices nitrate-free bacon, no added sugar 1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary, finely chopped salt and pepper to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Make sure the Brussels sprout halves are uniform in size - ...

Ingredients 3 cups whole cranberries, fresh or frozen ¾  cup 100% orange juice ¾  cup organic coconut palm sugar ¼  teaspoon cinnamon Pinch nutmeg Optional add-ins: ginger allspice, orange zest for extra flavor   Instructions Add cranberries, orange juice and coconut sugar to a medium saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop. Stir gently, bringing the cranberry mixture to a boil (about 5-10 mins), then lower the heat ...

Ingredients 2 lbs. cauliflower florets 2 cloves garlic 6 slices bacon 2 Tbsp. ghee or grass-fed butter 1 teaspoon chopped thyme Instructions Bring a large pot of water to boil and steam cauliflower florets and garlic cloves until tender. Meanwhile, cook 6 slices of bacon to desired crispness. Once cooked, remove bacon and pulse in a food processor or blender until small bits are created. Once cauliflower is cooked ...

Ingredients ½ butternut or kent pumpkin, cut into small cubes ¼ cup cubed feta 2 cups fresh spinach leaves 1 Tbsp. whole flax seeds ½  lemon sea salt + black pepper to taste 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 soft-boiled eggs (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 200°C. Place pumpkin on parchment paper-lined baking tray and roast (without oil) for 10-15 ...

Ingredients 4 strips bacon, chopped 1 lb sugar snap peas or snow peas ½ teaspoon sea or kosher salt 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper ¼ cup chopped fresh mint 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. lemon zest   Instructions Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crisp, about 6-7 minutes. Pour out all but one tablespoon of bacon fat from the skillet (a ...

Ingredients 2 ripe tomatoes 3 ½ ounces mozzarella cheese 2 avocados Fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces 20 black olives   For the dressing: 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 ½ Tbsp. white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon coarse grain mustard Sea salt and pepper   Instructions Using a sharp knife, cut the tomatoes into thick wedges and place in a large ...

Ingredients 8 ounces asparagus Mixed salad greens or other small lettuce leaves of choice 1 cup arugula 2 heirloom tomatoes, sliced 12 black olives, pitted and chopped 1 Tbsp. toasted pine nuts   Dressing 1 teaspoon lemon-infused olive oil 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar Sea salt and pepper   Instructions Steam the ...

Ingredients 10 slices uncooked bacon 2 to 3 heads of broccoli, depending on size ½ cup slivered or chopped almonds ½ onion, chopped 1 ½ cup red or green grapes, halved 1 ¼ cup paleo mayonnaise ¼ cup lemon juice Pinch of dill, to taste (optional)   Instructions Place bacon in a large pan on medium heat and cook until crispy, ...