Keto Paleo Veggie Roast

I don’t go in for all these pre-amble things where recipe authors need to tell you their life story.  This recipe is awesome next to any slice of meat you care to add to it.

  • 1 pack Frozen Broccoli Crowns
  • 1 pack Frozen Cauliflower Crowns
  • 1 small pack of Radishes, cut in half
  • 1 large Red Onion, chopped large
  • 1 Large Red Pepper, chopped large
  • 1 Large Green Onion, chopped large
  • 1 large Eggplant, chopped large, skin removed
  • 1 medium Zucchini, sliced in larger chunks
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 stick softened butter
  • 8 cloves of garlic, minced with salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh Parsley
  • Salt and pepper
  1. Preheat oven to 420 degrees
  2. Throw everything but the butter, garlic and parsley in a large mixing bowl.  
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
  4. Stir coat all the veggies in the oil.
  5. Layout on a sheet pan in a single layer and put into the oven for 15-20 minutes.  
  6. While they are roasting, mix the garlic, softened butter and parsley together in the large bowl you used for the veggies.
  7. When they come out of the oven, dump them into the bowl with the butter and stir until the garlic is fragrant and butter is melted.  Serve!

Ropas Viejas – Shredded Marinated Beef

  • 2lbs Cheap beef roast like Eye of Round or something. The more gristly it is, the better it will taste when done.
  • 2 Large onions, sliced.
  • 2 large peppers (Green,Red) Sliced. (Optional)
  • 4 cloves garlic, mashed with salt
  • 3 tablespoons Annato Seed, crushed (You can get the powder here)
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

1. Cut the roast into thick slices. About 1/2-3/4 inch thick.

2. In a large bowl whisk together Annato powder, garlic, oil, vinegar, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, pepper and salt. This is the marinade.

3. Put the beef into the marinade and coat it well, push it down so it is mostly covered by marinade. Allow to marinade for at LEAST 2 hours but not longer than 12.

4. In a covered roasting dish, lay the sliced onions then the sliced peppers in the bottom. Place the marinated beef on top. Pour marinade over this. Cover and bake for 1.5-2 hours at 375 until meat pulls apart very easily.

5. Use 2 forks to shred the meat easily. Stir it around so onions and peppers are distributed throughout. Serve cauliflower rice or puree. Leftovers taste better the next day as the flavors mingle.

 

Pork Fried Cauliflower Rice

  • 1 cup Shredded Cabbage
  • 4 cups Riced Cauliflower
  • 1 cup sliced Mushrooms
  • 4 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil (hot is good!)
  • 6 Eggs, whisked
  • 1lb Pork, cubed small
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1 cup Chopped Scallions
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee (or butter)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  1. In a pan over medium heat, add the ghee or butter and melt it.
  2. Add the pork and cook it quickly, about  2 minutes.
  3. Then add the shredded cabbage and mushrooms and cook until wilted.
  4. Add the riced cauliflower, soy sauce and semsame oil.  Stir around to coat well and cook for 2 minutes then move to one side of the pan.
  5. Pour eggs into cleared side of pan and stir them until they develop into firm scrambled eggs.  Mix it with the cauliflower and pork.  Test the cauliflower for doneness (rice-like firmness but not raw).
  6. Remove from heat and mix in chopped scallions and allow the heat of the food to bring out their flavor.  Salt and pepper to taste!

Curry Peanut Chicken

  • 2 lbs of chicken breast, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons Cumin
  • 3 tablespoons Curry Powder
  • 1/4 cup of 100% Peanuts peanut butter
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt (full fat)
  • 1 Jalapeno, chopped with seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Onion pwder
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh Cilantro
  • 2 tablespoon Ghee (or just butter)
  • Salt to taste

Makes 6 servings at 332 calories per serving and 8 carbs

We usually serve this over riced cauliflower.  if you don’t feel like making your own, you can buy them already riced now!  Check it out!

  1.  In a large bowl, mix together salt, cumin, curry powder, lime zest, greek yogurt, onion powder, garlic powder.  Once it is well mixed, add the cubed raw chicken and put it in the fridge to marinate for at least an hour…. but overnight is the best.
  2.  In a sauce pan on medium heat, add the ghee (or butter).  As soon as it melts throw in the jalapeno and move it around a for about a minute.
  3. Now drop in the chicken mixture.  Saute the chicken until it begins to get firmer, about 7-9 minutes.
  4. Now add the peanut butter.  You can microwave some in a bowl for a few seconds to get it easier to pour into the chicken.  Stir it in and it will thicken the sauce.
  5. After another 5 minutes of cooking, turn off the heat move the pan off the burner.
  6. Drop the chopped Cilantro on top and allow the heat of the food to wilt it.
  7. Let the curry chicken cool a bit and the fats will thicken the sauce even more.
  8. Serve over the riced cauliflower or even zucchini noodles!  It’s also better the next day after it has set in the fridge for a day.  You can also garnish the top with some green onions and a few peanuts!

EAT FROM THE GARDEN: Swiss Chard

This is a first in my series of eating from my small garden.  I have a few raised beds and practice an intense method of planting.  Just a little bit of room produces lots of food.

Some of my garden is not low-carb or Keto-friendly.  I am experimenting with container potatoes and a couple of heirloom corn stalks.  But most everything else is going to be useful to Keto people.

One thing that always grows amazing in my garden is Swiss Chard.  Swiss Chard has big (sometimes massive) leaves that are reminiscent of spinach but tougher in consistency.  The central vein of each big leaf is fibrous and sometimes cut out and thrown away.  I like to chop them fine and cook them with the leaves.

The simplest method of cooking is to chop and sautee them with a little fat (butter or bacon or beef lard) and season with salt, pepper, and some garlic.

I add it to everything, almost like a condiment.

Egg Muffins

If you have ever done a Google search for Paleo recipes, this is the recipe you will find 5000 versions of (maybe over 9000!).  Mine is not much different, but maybe a little.  I have a client who was also looking for something they could setup as “quick” food that would stop him from running through a drive-thru when he shouldn’t.  He loves these things!  He has given me 100 different variations that he uses.

He does warn against the use of eggs from soy-fed chickens.  I agree, having seen people develop egg allergies like crazy from eating soy-fed eggs.  I get mine from local farmers who pasture their chickens and fed them cracked corn, but no soy.  Can you tell I hate soy?

You will be basically pouring about a single egg’s worth in each muffin cup.  I also have some nice twists that the family enjoys because it’s similar to the “flavor” of muffins.

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Stuffed Meatloaf

It’s a great American idea to turn food items into “STUFFED” food items.  I mean, we couldn’t even leave jalapenos and pizza crust alone.  We need to fill them with cheese, then deep fry them!

For me, I got the idea for this stuffed meatloaf because I wanted something I could make for lunches that was easy to portion and would fill all of my needs in a couple of slices.  Because of the kale and spinach, it packs a lot of vitamins and calcium.  The bacon and beef provide excellent proteins and fat content to keep you satiated!

It’s NOT low calories, but a couple slices will go a long way in your tummy.  You can eat them cold or hot, with a fork or your hand!

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Rebel Pulled Pork

I first had Pork Pernil when I read a recipe for it on Reddit.com almost 8 years ago and decided to do something similar but with more flavor bonuses.  It’s a Puerto Rican dish that makes something amazing out of a cheap cut of meat.  Great for a slow cooker meal that can last for days for just few bucks!  I have used it as our main protein or the base of a cream cheese pork dip and even crisped it up in a pan like a pork fritter!

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Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Cauliflower is the new rice.  It is also the new potato.  Apparently, it is also the new chicken wing.  I like to use it whenever I think of a recipe that could really use a fat, sexy starch.  Like this one!  This casserole is full of proteiny chicken and the savory goodness of a creamy pasta casserole without all the problems it can bring in your big old belly!  It is very satisfying and some day soon, I will be revamping it once more to reduce the calories without removing the flavor and satiety it has now.

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