Archives for MAINS

Lettuce & Coconut Soup

LETTUCE & COCONUT SOUP { A DELICIOUS CLEANSING SOUP FROM THE FIT FOODIE. } Contributor: Sally O’Neil { INGREDIENTS } 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 cups vegetable stock 1 white onion, thinly sliced 1 cup coconut milk 1 iceberg lettuce, shredded 1 lemon salt and pepper 1/2 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp pepitas (optional) 1 tbsp coconut flakes (optional) { METHOD } In a large saucepan, heat the coconut oil. Add the onion and cook until soft, then add crushed garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the stock, water, lettuce, lemon juice and bring to the boil. Reduce
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Mum’s Burger

MUM’S BURGER { LUKE HINES FROM THE PALEO WAY BRINGS US HIS MUM’S BURGER RECIPE } Contributor: Luke Hines  { INGREDIENTS } 8 large portobello mushrooms 4 tablespoons melted coconut oil or other good-quality fat Himalayan salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 rashers of bacon (optional) 2 onions, sliced into rings 4 free-range eggs 8 slices of tomato 4 gherkins, sliced 2 carrots, grated 1 large beetroot, julienned 8 butter lettuce leaves Good-quality tomato ketchup (to serve) Wholegrain mustard or Fermented Mustard (to serve) Chipotle Aioli (to serve)   PATTIES 600 g chuck steak, minced ½ onion, finely diced
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Grilled Macadamia Satay Chicken

GRILLED MACADAMIA SATAY CHICKEN { SINCE THE PALEO DIET ADVISES AGAINST THE USE OF PEANUTS (THEY ARE ACTUALLY A LEGUME AND NOT A NUT), I’VE DECIDED TO MAKE USE OF AUSTRALIA’S NATIVE NUT IN THIS AROMATIC, RICH SATAY SAUCE – AND IT WORKS AMAZINGLY WELL. } Contributor: Martyna Angell { INGREDIENTS } 4–6 chicken thighs (about 500g), cut into bite-sized pieces, fat trimmed off   MACADAMIA SATAY 1 x 165ml can coconut milk 3 tbsp macadamia nut butter 8 macadamia nuts, chopped finely 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground coriander pinch of ground cumin 1/2
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Popcorn Chicken

POPCORN CHICKEN { MISSING POPCORN CHICKEN… LOOK NO FURTHER CASEY-LEE HAS YOU COVERED! } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 500g chicken mince 1 sml carrot, finely grated 1½ tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp ground paprika pinch salt and pepper 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup almond meal olive oil spray { METHOD } Pre-heat fan-forced oven to 180°C. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken mince, carrot, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Using clean hands roll heaped teaspoon portions of mixture into bite-sized balls. Set aside. In
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Paleo Inspired Chicken Nachos

PALEO-INSPIRED CHICKEN NACHOS { STOP…DINNER IS SORTED. GREAT HEALTHY WAY TO EAT NACHOS! } Contributor: Carly Hicks { INGREDIENTS } Olive Oil 300g chicken mince 1 tsp cinnamon 3 tbsp coconut aminos 1 sml onion, chopped finely 2 avocados, skinned and seed removed 1 medium sweet potato 1 tomato, chopped finely 1/2 lemon, juiced dash Himalayan salt { METHOD } While the sweet potato is baking cut the onion up finely and place in a pan on low with a dash of olive oil and cook till lightly brown. Then add the chicken mince to the pan and cook on
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Speedy Mole Beef Tacos

Speedy Mole Beef Tacos { SUMMER TIME LUNCHES, THROUGH TO ENTERTAINING GUESTS, THIS IS SURE TO BE A WINNER. } Contributor: Brynley King { INGREDIENTS } 500g (2) porterhouse steaks, cut into cubes 1 dried ancho chilli 2 tbsp olive oil 4 shallots, chopped 1 tbsp tomato paste 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 tsp chipotle chilli powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 1 cup beef stock 1 tsp raw apple cider vinegar 25g 70% dark chocolate 8 corn tortillas 1 avocado, sliced handful of coriander leaves feta cheese, crumbled 1 lime, halved { METHOD } Heat a small
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