the plantains in the skillet over medium-high heat, using the leftover juices from the roast. Set aside.
After the pork has cooked for 4 hours, add the plantains to the slow cooker, arranging them around the roast. Continue cooking for 4 hours.
Transfer the roast to a cutting board to cool until it can be handled comfortably. While it cools, discard the bay leaf, dice the plantains, and set them aside in a large bowl.
Use clean hands or 2 forks to shred the pork, and combine with the plantains. To serve, ladle over or serve with scrambled eggs.
Serves 6.
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter
Pumpkin and apple butters add a bit of sweetness to the Paleo diet. They’re extremely easy to make in the slow cooker and are delicious served warm after cooking overnight. Pumpkin butter, stored in an airtight jar, keeps well in the fridge for about 1 week.
| • 2 (15-ounce) cans pumpkin puree (not pie filling)• 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice• 1/2 cup raw honey | • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt |
In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, apple juice, and honey, and stir until well blended. Add the allspice, nutmeg, ginger, and salt, and stir well.
Pour the mixture into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on low heat for 8 hours. If the butter is a bit thin, uncover and increase the temperature to high heat. Allow the butter to reduce for about 30 minutes.
To serve, spread over Paleo-friendly breads, pancakes, or waffles, or use as a dip for fresh apple or pear slices.
Serves 12.
Vegetable Frittata
Frittatas become Paleo-friendly very easily. Though they’re quick to make using the traditional cooking method, having one ready and waiting in the slow cooker for you when you wake up is especially nice.
| • 12 large eggs, beaten• 1/2 cup plain almond milk• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper• 1 medium white onion, diced• 1 cup sliced white mushrooms | • 1 teaspoon sea salt• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin• 1 tablespoon olive oil |
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and almond milk until well blended. Add the peppers, onion, and mushrooms. Mix well. Stir in the salt, pepper, and cumin.
Grease the bottom and halfway up the sides of the slow cooker crock with the olive oil. Pour in the egg mixture, cover, and cook on low heat for 8 hours. Serve warm with fresh fruit or Paleo-friendly muffins.
Serves 6.
Sweet Potato and Chicken-Sausage Hash
Commercially cured sausage is off-limits to most Paleo followers, but there are several organic sausage brands that are fresh rather than cured and therefore perfectly acceptable. This recipe uses chicken sausage, which is one of the easier types to find.
| • 1 pound chicken sausage, casing removed• 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and grated | • 2 firm apples, peeled, cored, and chopped• 1 small white onion, diced• 1/4 cup chicken broth or stock |
In a large bowl, crumble the chicken sausage and combine with the sweet potatoes. Stir in the apples and onion, and press the mixture into the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the broth over the top, cover, and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
Serve the hash on its own or with eggs.
Serves 6.
PALEO SHAKES AND SMOOTHIES
Paleo Green Smoothie
Green drinks have become enormously popular, thanks to their dense concentration of many vital nutrients. Having a green smoothie for breakfast means you can get a great dose of nutrition no matter how hurried you may be.
| • 1 cup cold water• 1 cup diced cucumber• 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves• 2 stalks celery, diced | • 1 large green apple, cored and diced• 1 tablespoon lemon juice• 1 teaspoon raw honey |
Combine the water, cucumber, spinach, celery, and apple in a blender, and blend on high until smooth.
Add the lemon juice and honey, then blend on high for 30 seconds. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Makes 2 large or 4 small smoothies.
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