Tofu Cashew Coconut Curry

Yield: 4 servings

1 tbsp coconut oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp ginger, grated

1 jalapeño, diced

1 medium sweet potato, diced into 1-inch cubes

1/2 head of cauliflower, cut into small florets (about 2-3 cups)

1 yellow or orange bell pepper, diced

2 carrots, thinly diced or chopped

2 tbsp curry powder

1/2 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp cumin

1/8 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

1 can coconut milk

1/2 cup tomato sauce

1/2 cup vegetable broth

1/4 cup roasted cashews, ground

1 package firm or extra firm tofu, cubed

to garnish: cilantro and extra cashews

1. In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add in garlic, ginger, jalapeno, sweet potato, cauliflower, bell pepper, and carrots. Saute for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until carrots start to soften.

2. Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and salt.

3. Add coconut milk, tomato sauce, broth, and ground cashews. Stir until smooth.

4. Gently add in tofu and stir. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes and carrots are fork tender.

5. Serve immediately with cilantro and extra cashews.

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/vegetarian-tofu-cashew-coconut-curry/

Dahl Soup with Greens

Yield: 4 servings

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, diced

1 tbsp black mustard seeds

2 tsp cumin

2 tsp turmeric

4 cloves garlic, sliced thin

1 small red chile, minced (optional)

2 cups red lentils or yellow mung dhal

8 cups vegetable stock

1 cup coconut milk

2 tsp salt

3 cups baby spinach (or kale), chopped

handful fresh cilantro, chopped

1 avocado, cubed

1. In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for a few minutes until aromatic and translucent.

2. Add mustard, cumin, turmeric, garlic, and chile. Allow to cook, stirring constantly to avoid burning, for about 1 minute.

3. Add the lentils, stock, coconut milk, and salt. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.

4. Remove from heat. Add the chopped greens and stir.

5. Ladle a generous amount into each bowl. Top with cilantro, avocado, and serve with naan.

https://gamechangersmovie.com/recipes/dhal-soup-with-greens/

Green Lentil Soup

Yield: 4 servings

1/4 cup olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp cumin

1 tsp curry powder

1/2 tsp thyme

1 large can diced tomatoes

1 cup brown or green lentils

4 cups vegetable broth

2 cups water

1 tsp salt

pinch red pepper flakes

ground black pepper, to taste

1 cup collard greens or kale, tough ribs removed and chopped

2 tbsp lemon juice, or to taste

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot, and cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened and is turning translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. Add the garlic, cumin, curry powder and thyme. Cook until fragrant while stirring constantly, about 30 seconds.

3. Pour in the diced tomatoes and cook for a few more minutes.

4. Add in the lentils, broth, water, salt, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Raise heat and bring the mixture to a boil, then partially cover the pot and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape.

5. Transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender and purée the soup until smooth. Pour the puréed soup back into the pot.

6. Add the chopped greens and cook for 2 more minutes, or until the greens have softened to your liking.

7. Remove pot from the heat and stir in lemon juice. .

8. Serve while hot. Leftovers will keep well for about 4 days in the refrigerator, or can be frozen for several months.

https://cookieandkate.com/best-lentil-soup-recipe/comment-page-8/

Pozole Verde

Yield: 6 servings

3 cups + 3 cups bone broth

3 cups spinach, loosely packed

1 cup cilantro, chopped 

4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

1/2 cup green onion, chopped 

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1 tbsp grated horseradish (optional)

2 tbsp avocado oil

2 cups white sweet potatoes, diced

2 cups pre-cooked chicken, chopped

1 tsp salt, or to taste

optional garnishes: cilantro, avocado slices, lime wedges

1. In a blender, combine 3 cups of broth, spinach, cilantro, garlic, green onion, lime juice, and horseradish. Set aside.

2. In a large soup pot, heat avocado oil over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes and sauté for 5-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are fork soft.

3. Add chicken and salt to the pot and stir. Add 3 cups more of broth and the green broth from the blender. Heat through. Serve with garnishes.

https://autoimmunewellness.com/pozole-verde/

Sheet Pan Meatballs and Vegetables

Yield: 4 servings

Meatballs:

1 lb ground lamb (or chicken or turkey or pork)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp fresh thyme

zest of 1 lemon

salt and pepper

Vegetables:

1 small red onion, chopped

1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets

1 head bok choy, chopped, washed, and dried

6 mushrooms, sliced

1/4 head cabbage, thinly sliced

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp fresh thyme

juice of 1 lemon

salt and pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, mix all the meatball ingredients together thoroughly. Form into 12 meatballs. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, mix all the veggie ingredients together until all are well coated with oil and seasonings. Spread mixture out evenly over the baking sheet.

4. Place meatballs evenly spaced among the veggies.

5. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm.

https://autoimmunewellness.com/sheet-pan-lemon-herb-lamb-and-veggies/

Kedgeree

Yield: 4 servings

1/2-lb smoked sablefish or smoked haddock, skin on

1 1/4-lb cod, lingcod, or other firm white fish, skin on

1 bay leaf

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 onion, thinly sliced

1/2 tsp turmeric

1 large cinnamon stick, snapped in half

1 large cauliflower, grated into rice

3 tbsp parsley, chopped

2 tbsp dill, chopped

salt and pepper

lemon wedges, to serve

1. Place the fish skin side down into a large sauté pan. Cover with water. Add bay leaf.

2. Bring up to a simmer and poach gently for about 5 minutes, until just cooked.

3. Remove the fish and bay leaf with a slotted spoon onto a large plate and set aside somewhere warm.

4. Pour the liquor through a sieve into a large jug and keep aside.

5. Wipe out the pan. Heat the coconut oil in the pan and add the onions. Gently sweat them for 6 to 8 minutes until soft and translucent.

6. Add the turmeric, cinnamon stick, and reserved bay leaf, and cook another minute.

7. Add the riced cauliflower and stir to combine.

8. Add 1/2-cup of the poaching liquor and cook for 5 minutes until cauliflower is just tender.

9. Remove the skins from the fish and break the flesh into large flakes. Add to the cauliflower and quickly warm through.

10. Stir in the herbs, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

https://autoimmunewellness.com/kedgeree/

Middle Eastern Glazed Chicken

Yield: 6 servings

2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in and skinless

1/2 cup orange juice

2 tbsp coconut aminos

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground ginger

salt and pepper

1. Place chicken thighs in a large glass baking dish in a single layer.

2. In a bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients. Pour over chicken, and let marinade in the fridge for 2 hours.

3. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of coconut oil over medium-high heat. Transfer chicken thighs to the heated pan, reserving the marinade.

4. Cook for 5 minutes until the bottom side of the chicken turns a medium golden brown. Flip and let the other side cook for 4 more minutes.

5. Pour reserved marinade over the thighs and cover with a lid. Let the marinade come to a low boil then turn the heat to medium low. Cook for 6 to 8 more minutes until each thigh is cooked through and the marinade has reduced to a glaze.

6. Transfer the chicken to a serving dish, salt lightly, and pour the glaze from the pan on top of the chicken to serve. Serve warm.

https://autoimmunewellness.com/middle-eastern-glazed-chicken/

Sweet Potato Salmon Hash

Yield: 4 servings

2 sweet potatoes

3 tbsp coconut oil, melted

1 leek, thinly sliced

1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved

4 large brown mushrooms, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

3/4-lb fillet wild sockeye salmon, skin on

1/2 small radicchio, thinly sliced into shreds

salt and pepper

zest of 1 lemon

2 tbsp chives, chopped

3 tbsp parsley, chopped

to serve: chopped fennel fronds, lemon juice

1. Start by steaming the sweet potatoes. Peel and chop into chunks, and steam for 15 to 20 minutes until tender (but not mushy). Place into a large bowl and mash.

2. In a large sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the coconut oil. Add the leek, fennel and mushrooms. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and lightly colored.

3. Add the garlic and sauté for a further minute.

4. Meanwhile, broil the salmon with the skin facing the heat source for 4 mins or until almost cooked but you are able to peel off the skin.

5. Add the cooked leek mixture, together with the radicchio, salt, and lemon zest to the mashed sweet potato. Mix to combine with a fork.

6. Remove the skin from the salmon, break the flesh into large pieces, and gently fold into the mixture, along with the chives and parsley. Be gentle to not break up the salmon too much.

7. Wipe out the sauté pan with a piece of absorbent paper, and heat the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil. Spoon in the hash mixture and lightly flatten the top. Cook on a medium heat for 8 minutes, then put under the broiler for a further 8-10 minutes until thoroughly heated through and browned on the top.

8. To serve: Top with the reserved fennel fronds and a big squeeze of lemon juice.

https://autoimmunewellness.com/sweet-potato-wild-salmon-hash/

Blueberry Crumble Bars

Yield: 1 8x8 pan

Crust:

1 cup coconut manna, warmed

1/2 cup honey, warmed

1/4 cup coconut oil, warmed

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 cups cassava flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

2 tbsp coconut sugar

Filling:

3 cups frozen blueberries

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper. Make sure your ingredients are warmed and pourable (use a warm water bath for 10 minutes to get everything soft).

2. Place the coconut manna, honey, coconut oil, and lemon juice in a food processor and process until combined.

3. In a small bowl, combine the cassava flour, baking soda, and salt.

4. Add about 3/4 of the dry mixture to the food processor and pulse until just combined. Do not overmix. Add the remaining mixture and pulse once to combine.

5. Scoop out half of the crust mixture into prepared baking dish. Press the mixture to form an even layer on the bottom, working into the corners. Bake for 10 minutes.

6. While the base is baking, place all of the filling ingredients in a saucepan on medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, for 10-15 minutes until the mixture becomes thick and sticky.

7. Pour the filling on top of the base, using a spatula to spread evenly over the surface.

8. Sprinkle the coconut sugar over the remaining crust in the food processor. Pulse once to barely incorporate. Preserving the crumbly texture of the mixture by using your hands, pour on top of the filling. Don't press, but work the crumbles in to cover all the surface area. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned on top.

9. Remove from oven, score into 9 squares with a knife, and let cool to room temperature before serving.

https://autoimmunewellness.com/cranberry-crumble-bars/

Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Yield: 1 8x8 dish

1 1/2 cups packed pitted dates

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/2 cup rolled oats

1. If your dates are not sticky and moist, soak in warm water for 10 minutes and then drain. Otherwise, proceed to step 2.

2. Add dates to a food processor and pulse until only small bits remain. You want the dates to clump into a ball.

3. Add peanut butter and oats and pulse a few more times until incorporated, stirring and scraping down sides as needed.

4. Transfer to a parchment-lined 8x8 dish and press down until flat. Transfer to freezer to set.

5. Slice into 8-10 bars and store in the fridge or freezer to keep fresh. 

6. Will keep in the fridge for several weeks and in the freezer for up to a couple months or more.

https://minimalistbaker.com/3-ingredient-peanut-butter-granola-bars/

Pumpkin Brownies

Yield: 1 8x8 pan

1 cup pumpkin puree

1 cup almond flour

2 eggs

1/3 cup swerve

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1/4 cup coconut oil (or melted butter)

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp pumpkin spice

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean. The brownies will be very soft in the beginning, but they firm up once cool.

4. Store in an air tight container in the fridge.

https://sugarfreelondoner.com/pumpkin-brownies-sugar-free-low-carb/

Banana Bread (Sugar-Free)

Yield: 1 loaf

3 eggs

1/2 cup mashed banana (1 large banana, very ripe)

2 tbsp butter, melted

1 1/2 cups almond flour

1/4 cup swerve

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 cup walnuts, crushed

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs together with the mashed banana and melted butter until smooth.

3. In another bowl, stir together the dry ingredients (almond flour, swerve, cinnamon, and baking powder).

4. Add dry ingredients to the egg/banana mixture and stir until combined.

5. Stir in the crushed walnuts, reserving some to sprinkle over the top of the bread.

6. Fill the prepared pan with batter. Sprinkle the leftover walnuts on top.

7. Bake for about 40 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean. If the top is already brown enough, loosely place aluminium foil over it so it does not burn.

8. Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing.

https://sugarfreelondoner.com/low-carb-sugar-free-banana-bread/

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yield: 2 dozen

1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

5/8 cups light brown sugar

1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp granulated sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp baking soda

3/4 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp salt

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate

sea salt (optional)

1. With a hand or stand mixer, cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.

2. Add egg and vanilla and mix to combine.

3. Add baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix until fully combined.

4. Add flour all at once and mix it until combined, but do not overmix.

5. Add chocolate and stir to incorporate.

6. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill in fridge for a minimum of 24 hours and up to 72 hours.

7. Preheat oven to 350F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

8. Form dough into balls and arrange on prepared baking sheets allowing space for the cookies to expand. Sprinkle the tops of each with a few flecks of sea salt.

9. Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until just turning golden.

10. Cool cookies on trays for 10 minutes, then transfer them to racks.

https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/06/the-consummate-chocolate-chip-cookie-revisited/