one that is not nearly as difficult as it may sound, and the results are worth it. Feel free to adjust your seasonings to suit your personal tastes.
| • 1 pound ground pork• 1 teaspoon garlic powder• 1 teaspoon paprika• ½ teaspoon ground sage• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds | • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper• ¼ teaspoon white pepper• 2 tablespoons olive or coconut oil• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste |
Using your hands, combine the pork with the seasonings in a large bowl until well combined.
Form into 8 to 10 patties. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Fry the sausage patties until golden brown on both sides (about 4 minutes per side), making sure the inside is no longer pink. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
Serve immediately.
Serves 4
Paleo Western Omelet
Eggs are classics when it comes to Paleo diet recipes, and for good reason. High in protein as well as vitamins and minerals, they are what some would call a “super food.” Even better, they are ridiculously easy to cook. This recipe has been modified just a bit to fit the Paleo diet, but you won’t notice the difference, as it’s super delicious.
| • 3 large eggs• 1 tablespoon olive oil• 2 ounces minimally processed, thick-cut ham | • ¼ cup chopped bell pepper• ¼ cup onion, chopped• ½ cup spinach, finely chopped• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste |
Beat the eggs until frothy.
Add oil to a non-stick omelet pan and heat over medium heat. Add eggs. As they start to set, add the ham and veggies, spreading evenly throughout.
Fold over and finish cooking. Season with freshly ground black pepper. When eggs are thoroughly cooked, slide onto a plate and serve.
Serves 1
Caveman French Toast
While you might think the bread is the most important ingredient in French toast, you should try this recipe anyway. It’s just eggs with French toast seasonings, and it really is quite delicious. Once you try it, it will probably become one of your favorite Paleo diet recipes. Make sure you use only real maple syrup, and not too much!
| • 4 large eggs• 1 tablespoon water• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract• 1 teaspoon cinnamon | • Pinch of nutmeg• 1 tablespoon coconut oil• Pure maple syrup for drizzling |
In a small bowl, beat the eggs and water together until frothy. Add vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Heat a non-stick omelet pan on medium-high heat. When hot, add coconut oil and swirl pan to coat.
Add half the egg mixture to the pan and let it cook through before flipping. Cook until browned on both sides.
Serves 2
Italian Frittata
Casseroles are comfort foods, and this one is no exception. A delicious recipe for a brunch, or even a lazy Sunday breakfast, this is one of the best Paleo recipes you’ll find.
| • 2 tablespoons olive oil• 1 small onion, diced• 2 cloves garlic, minced• 1 zucchini, diced• 1 pound spinach, coarsely chopped | • 12 cherry tomatoes, quartered• ½ cup black olives• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste• 12 large eggs |
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large sauté pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft. Add the zucchini and continue cooking for a couple more minutes. Add spinach, combine and cook until wilted. Remove pan from heat and add the tomatoes and olives. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy.
Lightly brush the bottom of an 8 x 13-inch casserole dish with oil. Add the veggies to the dish. Pour over the egg mixture and stir to combine.
Bake for an hour until the top is browned and the center is cooked through. Slice into squares and serve.
Serves 6
Paleo Granola
Traditional granola doesn’t work on the Paleo plan: It’s loaded with oats, sugar, and other processed or high-carb ingredients. If you want something other than eggs for breakfast, this version fits the bill. It’s got nuts, fruit, and coconut and is easy to prepare and store for a quick snack as well.
| • 1 cup raw pecans• 1 cup raw sunflower seeds• 1 cup raw walnuts• 1 cup raw sliced almonds | • 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds• 1 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded• 1 cup Medjool dates, chopped• 1 cup raisins |
Soak nuts and seeds overnight in warm water, about 10 hours. Drain well.
Spread the nuts and seeds on a baking sheet in an even layer. Set oven to the lowest temperature possible and put the baking sheet in the oven door open, dehydrate nuts for 10 hours. Allow to cool completely.
Chop nuts and seeds and combine with the coconut, dates, and raisins. Serve either as a snack or with unsweetened almond milk as a breakfast cereal.
Serves 8
Paleo Waffles
Paleo Waffles
While this isn’t something you want to eat everyday, the use of coconut flour in these waffles allows you to indulge once in a while, for a special occasion, or just a weekend treat.
| • ¼ cup coconut flour• 4 large eggs• 1 tablespoon coconut milk• 1 tablespoon cinnamon | • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg• ¼ teaspoon baking soda• Pure maple syrup |
Preheat a waffle iron. Blend all ingredients in a blender or by hand in a bowl. Pour batter in the center of the waffle iron, covering the entire surface area.
Cook until waffles release from the iron. Serve immediately with maple syrup.
Serves 2
Paleo Spinach Quiche
Traditional quiche is usually loaded with cheese, but you won’t miss it in this flavorful recipe. It’s a great dish to make the night before, especially if you already have the oven on for dinner.
| • 1 teaspoon olive oil, plus more for greasing the pan• 1 cup chopped fresh spinach• ½ cup chopped red onion• ½ teaspoon salt | • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg• 8 large eggs, beaten• ½ cup plain almond milk |
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch glass pie plate.
In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat, and sauté the spinach, onion, salt, pepper, and nutmeg for about 5 minutes, or just until the onions are translucent.
Stir the eggs and almond milk together in a small bowl.
