Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing (Gluten, Grain & Dairy Free)

Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing (Gluten, Grain & Dairy Free)

by | Oct 9, 2017

Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing will be one of the best sides to your turkey this Thanksgiving! It’s a gluten, grain + dairy free stuffing made with simple and real ingredients. You’ll be shocked at how much it tastes like “real stuffing”… but healthier and better for you!

I don’t know about you, but stuffing is by far my favourite Thanksgiving dish!

Traditionally, my family prepares stuffing with bread, which really sucked when I stopped eating grains years ago. I refused to give up my favourite Thanksgiving side so instead, I created a stuffing recipe that’s not only grain free and healthy, but that my whole family enjoys too!

Why Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing is so good

  • It tastes like “real” stuffing but is made with all healthy ingredients, like veggies and meat.
  • This healthy stuffing recipe is perfect with chicken or turkey, making it a great side dish for both weeknight dinners and Thanksgiving.
  • The ingredients are super versatile: you can swap out what you like and have.

Tips for this Paleo stuffing recipe

  • Save time by using a food processor to roughly chop all your veggies.
  • Replace dates with dried cranberries, if you prefer.
  • This healthy stuffing reheats well, so you can make it ahead of time and save the leftovers for a quick weekday meal.
  • You can make this entire paleo stuffing recipe in a large oven-proof skillet, or you can bake it in a casserole/baking dish as per my instructions.
  • Find ethically raised and quality sausage + bacon HERE.

Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing

What you need for Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing:

  • Sausage stuffing
  • Bacon
  • Eggs
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Celery
  • Onion
  • Mushrooms
  • Pecans
  • Dates
  • Broth
  • White wine
  • Avocado oil

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Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing

Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing

Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing will be one of the best sides to your turkey this Thanksgiving! It's a gluten, grain + dairy free stuffing made with simple and real ingredients. You’ll be shocked at how much it tastes like “real stuffing”… but healthier and better for you! 
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Paleo
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb sausage stuffing, Italian or regular
  • 6 strips bacon, sliced
  • 2 pastured eggs, beaten
  • 2 sweet potatoes, diced
  • 5 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 pack mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced dates, optional
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp white wine
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • Sea salt and black pepper , to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Bake sweet potatoes in avocado oil, sea salt and black pepper for 30 min. Set aside in a large bowl.
  • Over medium heat, cook bacon in a large frying pan until fat starts to render.
  • Add onions and cook until soft then add celery and cook for a few minutes.
  • Add sausage stuffing, mushrooms and white wine. Break meat apart and mix well. Cook until sausage is no longer pink.
  • Add meat mixture into bowl with sweet potatoes.
  • Add pecans, dates, broth, eggs, sea salt and black pepper into bowl and mix well.
  • Place mixture into a 9x13 baking dish and bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes.

Notes

  • If you can't find sausage stuffing, then just remove casing from regular sausage.
  • Save time by using a food processor to roughly chop all your veggies.
  • Replace dates with dried cranberries, if you prefer.
  • This healthy stuffing reheats well, so you can make it ahead of time and save the leftovers for a quick weekday meal.
  • You can make this entire paleo stuffing recipe in a large oven-proof skillet, or you can bake it in a casserole/baking dish as per my instructions.
  • Find ethically raised and quality sausage + bacon HERE.
Keyword bacon, dates, fall, sausage, stuffing, sweet potato, thanksgiving
Beef & Black Bean Chili (Paleo, Low-Carb)

Beef & Black Bean Chili (Paleo, Low-Carb)

by | Feb 23, 2017

Does the cold weather have you searching for recipes that you and your family can warm up to in the comfort of your home? Search no further than this Beef & Black Bean Chili! It’s easy to make and will leave your home smelling of soul warming comfort food.

Here’s what makes this chili recipe the best …

  • It uses black beans which may be easier to digest when compared to other beans traditionally used in chili.
  • It can easily be modified to be paleo, dairy free, keto and low-carb (see recipe below for modifications).
  • There’s a variety of healthy and unique toppings that you can try.
  • It uses fire roasted tomatoes which adds extra flavour, but regular canned tomatoes works great too.
  • The end result is absolutely delicious and soul warming! Best part is, leftovers taste just as great–if not better!

Serve this dish on its own or on top of cauliflower “rice” for an even heartier meal.

Looking for more chili recipes?

Try my Pumpkin Chili! It’s a hearty, paleo friendly and low-carb chili with a unique combination of pumpkin, zucchini, warming spices and cocoa.

Beef & Black Bean Chili

What you need for Beef & Black Bean Chili …

  • Grass-fed ground beef
  • Black beans (see recipe for paleo version)
  • Onion
  • Red pepper
  • Jalapeño pepper
  • Canned tomatoes
  • Garlic
  • Chili powder
  • Cumin
  • Smoked paprika
  • Avocado oil
  • Optional Toppings: Lime, goat sour cream or coconut kefir, cilantro, plantain chips

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Beef & Black Bean Chili

Beef & Black Bean Chili

Does the cold weather have you searching for recipes that you and your family can warm up to in the comfort of your home? Search no further than this Beef & Black Bean Chili! It's easy to make and will leave your home smelling of warming comfort food.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
  • 400 ml can black beans, drained and rinsed, OR 1/2 lb extra ground beef*
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, deseeded and chopped
  • 796 ml can fire roasted tomatoes (or regular), diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • Fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 cup filtered water

Toppings (optional)

  • 4 wedges lime
  • 4 tbsp. goat sour cream, or coconut kefir (dairy free version)
  • 1 handful cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 small bag plantain chips

Instructions
 

  • Over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in ghee or avocado oil (~2 minutes).
  • Add red peppers and jalapeño (~2 minutes).
  • Add all spices and sauté until aromas begin to surface.
  • Add ground beef and allow meat to brown (~2-4 minutes).
  • Add tomatoes, black beans and water then bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
  • Lower heat, cover and let simmer for ~1.5 hours OR throw everything into a slow-cooker and set at low for 8-hours or set at high for 4-hours.
  • Top each chili plate with a lime wedge, 1 tbsp. sour cream/coconut kefir, a sprinkle of cilantro and/or a few plantain chips.

Notes

*If you're following a paleo, low-carb or keto diet, you can modify this recipe by replacing black beans with 1/2 lb more ground beef. 
Keyword black beans, chili, comfort food, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, grass fed beef, soy free, winter recipes
Turmeric Basil Hard Boiled Eggs (Keto, Paleo)

Turmeric Basil Hard Boiled Eggs (Keto, Paleo)

by | Sep 3, 2015

5 steps to perfect hard boiled eggs

1. Place eggs in a pot and cover with cool water by an inch.
2. Bring water to a boil over high heat.
3. Once water begins to boil, remove pot from burner and allow eggs to cook in the pot of hot water for 8-10 minutes.
4. Drain water and immediately run cold water over eggs until cooled.
5. Peel and enjoy in your favourite recipe or on its own.

Make your hard boiled eggs mouth popping good by adding your favourite spices, oil and sea salt. Give my Turmeric Basil Hard Boiled Eggs a try!

Serve these eggs alongside sliced tomato and avocado for breakfast OR add them to a salad for a healthy lunch

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Turmeric Basil Hard Boiled Eggs

INGREDIENTS: (serves 1)
2 hard boiled eggs
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
Sea salt and black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut eggs in half lengthwise.

2. Drizzle olive oil over eggs then add spices and sea salt on top.

healthy hard boiled eggs