You’ve surely heard of the Paleo diet by now. It’s one of the most popular healthy eating plans out there today. It’s also known as the caveman diet because it involves foods that are not processed and nothing that you wouldn’t have eaten back in the caveman days.
We’ve collected a great little list of recipes that follow along with the guidelines of the Paleo diet. If you’ve always wanted to give the diet a try or you just wonder what exactly people eat when they’re on it, you’re in luck.
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1. Sweet Potato Fries
If you haven’t tried sweet potato fries, then you just don’t know what you’re missing. This particular recipe skips the deep frying and uses a baking method that not only gives them a wonderful flavor, it cuts way down on fat and calories. Plus, you know, cavemen didn’t really have deep fryers lying around, so baking is what makes them Paleo worthy. A drizzle of coconut oil and some paprika gives them such a wonderful flavor, and this is a great way to get the kids to eat their sweet potatoes. After all, who doesn’t love fries? They’re crispy and delicious!
2. Hearty Egg Muffins
These Hearty Paleo Egg Muffins are a delicious, protein-packed breakfast that fits perfectly into a Paleo lifestyle. Made with pre-cooked ham, bacon, or sausage, plus diced bell pepper and onion, they’re full of flavor and totally customizable. Baked with avocado oil or your preferred Paleo-friendly fat, they’re free of grains and dairy—just clean, wholesome ingredients. Ready in about 30 minutes, they’re ideal for meal prep and make busy mornings a breeze. Enjoy them fresh or reheat throughout the week for a quick, satisfying start to your day.
3. Paleo Red Snapper with Zucchini and Fennel Seeds
Fish is always a great choice, health-wise, and this snapper recipe is prepared with zucchini, fennel seeds, garlic, and other delicious ingredients to make it as tasty as it is healthy. Even better is that studies have shown fennel seeds in low doses to be great for helping to prevent bone loss in postmenopausal women. If you’re looking for a recipe to get you started on the Paleo Diet, this is certainly a good one to try. It’s got the health benefits of white fish along with the antioxidants of tomatoes in a delicious entrée that everyone in the family is sure to love.
4. Sausage Stuffed Tomatoes
In just 30 minutes, you can create these amazing tomatoes stuffed with sausage, spinach, onion, and garlic. They’re baked, of course, so they’re healthy, and they are so very easy to make. These are perfect for a light dinner, and you can save the leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch. They would also be great for small gatherings and dinner parties. Just double the recipe to make a dozen. Make them up ahead and pop them in the freezer so you have a great Paleo dinner waiting for you when you need it. Want to really cut down on the fat and calories? Use turkey sausage instead of pork.
5. Paleo Zucchini Fritters
Shredded zucchini makes these fritters healthy, and they are, of course, delicious. If you love zucchini bread, then you are sure to love these fritters. You just shred the zucchini up in a food processor (if you have one – if not, just shred it by hand). Egg, carrot, pepper, a bit of salt, and coconut oil for cooking give them a wonderful flavor. These are perfect for any time, and you can play around with the recipe a bit, adding different herbs and spices if you want a different flavor. They are easy to make and go so well with so many different entrees.
