Your next favorite Paleo Recipe is here, with 22 Paleo Recipes that you will absolutely love. You'll love them so much that you will put them on your regular meal prep rotation.
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What Is the Paleolithic diet?
The Paleo Diet is better known as the Caveman Diet, Hunter Diet or Stone Age Diet. Although some people think it is a fad, there are some who live religiously by this diet eating foods that would have only been around prior to farming.
Basically if the food wasn't eaten by a hunter, then it wouldn't be consumed if you are on a Paleolithic Diet.
What Foods are Restricted on the Paleo Diet?
Farming changed the way we ate. Farming introduced things like dairy, wheat products and legumes. It's believed that these products increased the onset of Heart Disease and other chronic and metabolic diseases.
Types of Food You Should Avoid on a Paleolithic Diet:
- Grains, such as wheat, oats and barley
- Legumes, such as beans, lentils, peanuts and peas
- Dairy products
- Refined sugar
- Salt
- Potatoes
- Highly processed foods in general
The Paleolithic Diet is similar to the Whole30 Diet. However, with Whole30, you avoid added sugars and baked goods.
Paleolithic Dieters can include items that hunters were able to hunt and gather, like:
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Nuts and seeds
- Lean meats, especially grass-fed animals or wild game
- Fish, especially those rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, mackerel and albacore tuna
- Oils from fruits and nuts, such as olive oil or walnut oil
- Honey/Maple syrup
With a Paleo Diet, you can re-create baked goods provided you are using compatible ingredients.
This can create somewhat of a challenge for baking cakes and such.
See my recipe for Gluten Free Flour or Gluten Free Crust to expand your options on a gluten free diet.
22 Paleo Recipes You'll Want to Make
Without further delay, here are 22 recipes that showcase paleo cooking.
whole30 sweet potato hash
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This Whole30 Sweet Potato Hash is the perfect savory weekend breakfast. It's made with bacon, crispy sweet potatoes, and topped with eggs. The only thing it's missing is a mimosa!
crispy whole30 buffalo chicken (paleo, air fryer)
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This crispy Whole30 Buffalo Chicken recipe is gluten free, dairy free, and Paleo friendly. The combination of almond flour and tapioca flour give this chicken the most perfect crisp to go with a nice tangy Whole30 buffalo sauce.
healthy berry chia seed pudding
This is the perfect make ahead breakfast that replaces overnight oats. Use the berries of your choice and your favorite protein powder to make a gluten and dairy free breakfast.
grilled calamari
These grilled calamari are perfect as an appetizer or add a salad and make it a meal!
egg roll in a bowl - {keto, paleo, low-carb} - wholly tasteful
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This paleo Egg Roll in a Bowl is a super quick and easy weeknight dinner that’s a true crowd pleaser. It is made with ground meat of your choice, shredded vegetables and cauliflower rice, and topped with spicy and refreshing mayo-sriracha sauce. It is keto, paleo, whole30 approved, gluten-free and fantastic for meal prep.
how to make roast lamb shanks
This herb roasted lamb comes out fork tender. A special meal that is not only different but will become one of your favorites.
bacon wrapped asparagus (easy recipe!)
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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is a beautiful and elegant side dish that is simple to make and will impress your guests. Tender asparagus, wrapped with bacon and simply seasoned goes well with any main dish and is perfectly portioned for either a plated dinner or a family-style one.
instant pot chicken curry
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Instant Pot Chicken Curry has the intense depth of flavor that Indian cuisine is known for. Plus, this speedy recipe can be prepped in just minutes. You’re going to love how flavorful and affordable homemade chicken curry can be.
easy beef stew recipe
This is beef stew is not only delicious but easy to make with pre-packaged frozen vegetables. A hearty soup made for a king!
the best air fryer whole chicken
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Make juicy rotisserie style chicken with crispy skin in less than an hour.
the best crispy air fryer buffalo cauliflower wings
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The best air fryer buffalo cauliflower wings! Crispy breading on the outside, perfectly tender cauliflower on the inside, and tossed in a delicious homemade buffalo sauce. They make the best appetizer, party food, snack, or side dish that everyone will love. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, paleo, and Whole30.
easy healthy beef & broccoli stir fry (paleo/whole30)
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Flavor-packed healthy beef and broccoli stir fry recipe is made with fresh, whole ingredients, ready in 25 minutes, and is super easy to make. Gluten-free, paleo, and Whole30.
roasted butternut squash soup recipe (whole30, paleo)
This butternut squash soup is not only delicious but will warm up your heart on a cool day. Add a dollop of coconut cream to bring this soup up a notch!
simple garlic sauteed rapini (broccoli rabe)
If you are tired of broccoli and cauliflower, try rapini. These rapini pack a little bit of a bite, but sundried tomato and black olives will make this your next favorite side dish.
4 step fall off the bone bbq ribs
These bbq ribs will be the only baked ribs you ever make again. They cook up tender and the meat just falls right off the bone. Use your favorite bbq sauce to take it up a notch.
breakfast egg muffin cups
The little egg cups pack a punch and are a great grab and go breakfast.
eggplant and zucchini saute
This zucchini and eggplant sauté is perfect as a side dish or as a meal. Just omit the cheese if you can't find any dairy free or vegan cheese.
one pan sausage, peppers and potatoes recipe
This one pan sausage and pepper skillet is perfect if you are looking for something savory and sweet. Take it up a notch and put a little spice in it too!
easy egg casserole (frittata)
This egg casserole is perfect as a make ahead breakfast. Make it for lunch, make if for dinner too!
egg salad sweet potato boats
Sweet potatoes make a great sandwich bread, just take it up a notch with this egg salad recipe.
leftover turkey soup recipe
You don't need to have turkey leftovers to make this soup. Make it any time with turkey or chicken pieces. A hearty change during the cooler season.
chicken cacciatore one skillet meal
This one pan Chicken dinner will have you licking your fingers by the time you are done. Once a peasants meal, now a hearty dinner for the whole family.
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