Category: Paleo

20 Minute Meals, Appetizer, Dairy-free, Dinner, Egg Free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Local Eats Project, No sugar, Nut-Free, Paleo, Side Dish

Saucy Garlic Okra

1 tbsp lard or coconut oil
3 cups okra
3 tbsp garlic – minced
1 cup onion – minced
1 tbsp ginger – grated
½ tsp all spice      
1 tsp paprika     
½ tsp nutmeg      
¼ tsp cayenne powder   
¾ cup vegetable broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
⅓ cup coconut milk 
¼ tsp salt

 

  • Melt lard over medium heat in a large skillet.
  • Add onions, ginger, garlic and salt, and sauté for two minutes.  
  • Stir in the spices, vegetable broth, tomato paste, and coconut milk. Reduce heat to low and add the okra.
  • Cover the pan and simmer over low heat for ten minutes.
  • The okra is done when it is soft, yet still firm enough to keep it’s form.
  • Serve over rice or as is. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for a few months.

Enjoy!

Saucy Garlic Okra

Saucy Garlic Okra
Serves 4
A blend of garlic and Caribbean spices sautéed with fresh okra.
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
12 min
Total Time
17 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
12 min
Total Time
17 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 tbsp lard or coconut oil
  2. 3 cups okra
  3. 3 tbsp garlic - minced
  4. 1 cup onion - minced
  5. 1 tbsp ginger - grated
  6. ½ tsp all spice
  7. 1 tsp paprika
  8. ½ tsp nutmeg
  9. ¼ tsp cayenne powder
  10. ¾ cup vegetable broth
  11. 1 tbsp tomato paste
  12. ⅓ cup coconut milk
  13. ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
  1. Melt lard over medium heat in a large skillet.
  2. Add onions, ginger, garlic and salt, and sauté for two minutes.
  3. Stir in the spices, vegetable broth, tomato paste, and coconut milk. Reduce heat to low and add the okra.
  4. Cover the pan and simmer over low heat for ten minutes.
  5. The okra is done when it is soft, yet still firm enough to keep it’s form.
  6. Serve over rice or as is. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for a few months.
  7. Enjoy!
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Saucy Garlic Okra

20 Minute Meals, Dairy-free, Dessert, Dinner, Egg Free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Local Eats Project, No sugar, Nut-Free, Paleo, Raw, Salad, Sauce, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Spicy Green Goddess Salad

Makes 4 servings.

6 cups mixed salad greens
1 red onion – thinly sliced

DRESSING
Makes 1 cup.

½ cup fresh arugula
½ cup fresh spinach
1 tsp anchovy paste
½ cup plain coconut yogurt
¼ avocado
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp garlic – minced
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper


Add all dressing ingredients to a food processor. Pulse for three minutes until thoroughly combined.

Toss the dressing with the greens and onion. Serve immediately.

Enjoy!

Spicy Green Goddess Salad

Spicy Green Goddess Salad
Serves 4
Spicy arugula adds zip to this dairy-free green goddess dressing.
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
10 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
10 min
Ingredients
  1. 6 cups mixed salad greens
  2. 1 red onion - thinly sliced
  3. DRESSING
  4. Makes 1 cup.
  5. ½ cup fresh arugula
  6. ½ cup fresh spinach
  7. 1 tsp anchovy paste
  8. ½ cup plain coconut yogurt
  9. ¼ avocado
1 tbsp lemon juice 
1 tsp garlic - minced 
¼ tsp salt
  10. ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
  1. Add all dressing ingredients to a food processor. Pulse for three minutes until thoroughly combined.
  2. Toss the dressing with the greens and onion. Serve immediately.
  3. Enjoy!
Sparkle Kitchen https://sparklekitchen.com/
Spicy Green Goddess Salad

20 Minute Meals, Appetizer, Dairy-free, Dinner, Egg Free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Local Eats Project, No sugar, Nut-Free, Paleo, Raw, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Asparagus Pesto Salad

Makes 4 Servings

1 bunch asparagus
1 cup cherry tomatoes – halved
1 cup zucchini – chopped

AVOCADO BASIL PESTO
1 large bunch of fresh basil
1 avocado
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp garlic – chopped
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper

To make the pesto, add all ingredients to a food processor. Pulse for two minutes until all is well incorporated.

Toss the pesto with the asparagus, tomatoes and zucchini. Serve immediately.

Enjoy!

Asparagus Pesto SaladAsparagus Pesto Salad

Asparagus Pesto Salad
Serves 4
Pesto made with avocado (nut-free and dairy-free!) tossed with fresh asparagus, tomatoes and zucchini.
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
2 min
Total Time
7 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
2 min
Total Time
7 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 bunch asparagus
  2. 1 cup cherry tomatoes - halved
  3. 1 cup zucchini - chopped
  4. AVOCADO BASIL PESTO
  5. 1 large bunch of fresh basil
  6. 1 avocado
  7. 2 tbsp lemon juice
  8. 1 tbsp garlic - chopped
  9. ½ tsp salt
  10. 1 tbsp olive oil
  11. ¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. To make the pesto, add all ingredients to a food processor. Pulse for two minutes until all is well incorporated.
  2. Toss the pesto with the asparagus, tomatoes and zucchini. Serve immediately.
  3. Enjoy!
Sparkle Kitchen https://sparklekitchen.com/
Asparagus Pesto Salad