Mexican Salad

Make this delicious and flavorful Mexican salad and enjoy as a side or main dish! The ingredients used in this salad provide a number of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Onion and sweet pepper are known to be rich in fiber, are low in calories, and have anti-inflammatory properties. Adding in ground turkey provides you with a good amount of protein and a low amount of sodium. Black beans are high in fiber and help in regulating blood sugar levels. Corn is considered a whole grain that is rich in Vitamin C and magnesium. The tomatoes included in the salsa allow for better digestion and help to lower cholesterol. Sprinkle on some cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Serves 2

•  1 tsp coconut oil

• 4 oz lean ground turkey

• 1/2 cup chopped sweet pepper

• 4 cups romaine lettuce, shredded

• 1/4 cup onion, chopped

• 1/2 tsp garlic, minced

• 1 cup black beans, canned

• 1 cup non-GMO corn, canned

• 1/2 cup salsa

• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

• 1/2 tsp cumin

• 1 dash salt & pepper

Instructions:

1) Heat coconut oil in skillet.

2) Sauté sweet pepper, onion, garlic, and spices.

3) Add turkey and cook until brown.

4) Add black beans and corn and cook until warm.

5) Place lettuce on two plates and add turkey, bean, and pepper mixture.

6) Top with salsa. Enjoy!

Sausage and Kale Sauté

Enjoy this filling kale and sausage sauté meal for lunch or dinner! Organic, grass-fed beef sausage is loaded with protein and vitamin B12. Kale is known to help strengthen your immune system, lower cholesterol levels, and is great for heart health. It contains antioxidants, vitamins, potassium, and calcium. Incorporating onion into this dish will add additional flavor as well as provide you with a number of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients! Using brown rice instead of white rice is a great alternative, as it is rich in fiber, selenium, and manganese. Sprinkle on a dash of salt and pepper and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Serves 2

• 1 tsp coconut oil

• 1/2 lb sausage

• 1/4 cup onion, diced

• 4 cups kale, chopped

• 1 cup cooked brown rice

• 1 dash salt & pepper

Instructions:

1) Heat oil in skillet.

2) Sauté sausage & onion until sausage is brown.

3) Add kale and rice and cook until desired tenderness.

4) Place on two plates and top with salt & pepper. Enjoy!

One Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Dish up this one pan salmon and asparagus meal that's packed with protein and healthy fats! Salmon is known to help improve heart health, reduce the risk of cancer, and strengthen bones. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin A, D, E, and magnesium. Asparagus is full of antioxidants, improves heart health, is a great source of fiber, and helps regulate blood sugar levels. Incorporating garlic into this recipe will add flavor as well as calcium, copper, and manganese. Drizzle with lemon juice and add a dash of salt and pepper to enjoy for lunch or dinner!

Ingredients:

Serves 2

• 12 ounces salmon

• 12 large spears asparagus

• 1 tbsp coconut oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 2 dashes salt & black pepper

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1) Melt coconut oil in large pan on medium-high heat.

2) Add layer of asparagus, and place salmon on top. Top with garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3) Place lid on and cook for about 6-8 minutes, checking regularly to prevent burning.

4) When fish is done and easily flakes with a fork, turn off heat and drizzle with lemon juice. Enjoy!

Paleo Cinnamon Doughnuts

Treat yourself to these tasty paleo cinnamon doughnuts for breakfast! Incorporating cinnamon into any recipe is a great way to add flavor as well as a number of antioxidants to the dish. Coconut flour and almond flour are great alternatives to refined flours and are naturally gluten-free! Applesauce is known to lower cholesterol, aid in weight loss, and promote bowel regularity. Incorporating maple syrup into this recipe will add additional vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Using coconut sugar and coconut oil for the cinnamon sugar topping really brings out the flavor of this treat. Warm them up and enjoy with your favorite morning beverage!

Ingredients:

Serves 6

• 1/3 cup coconut four

• 3/4 cup almond flour

• 2 large eggs

• 1/3 cup applesauce

• 1 ½ tbsp maple syrup

• 1/2 tsp vanilla paste

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 3 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/3 cup coconut sugar

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 350 F and grease doughnut pan with coconut oil.

2) Combine coconut flour, almond flour, baking soda, 2 tsp of ground cinnamon, and salt in bowl.

3) In a separate bowl, combine applesauce, eggs, vanilla paste, and maple syrup.

4) Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients until well combined.

5) Pour batter into doughnut pan and bake for 15-18 minutes.

6) Once ready, remove from oven and set aside to cool.

7) Prepare cinnamon sugar topping by mixing together the coconut sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon. When doughnuts have completely cooled, brush each one with melted coconut oil and dip face down into cinnamon sugar mixture.

8) Store in airtight container and enjoy!