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Most people feel kind of “meh” about beets and I used to be one of those people. I slowly began liking them more and more, but my husband wasn’t having it. He was firmly on the “meh” train. Enter Paleo Gingered Beets. They have revolution-ized beets for him. He could eat them EVERY DAY. I brought these to Easter too and convinced even more beet skeptics. I highly suggest you try the recipe and see if you become a convert!

Paleo Gingered Beets

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Most people feel kind of “meh” about beets and I used to be one of those people. Enter Paleo Gingered Beets. They have revolution-ized beets for myself and other beet-skeptics. Once you make the recipe, let me know how you feel.

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Cook Time 25

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Asian

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

2 packages Love Beets
4 cloves garlic minced
1 in. piece fresh ginger grated
2 tbsp fresh mint, chiffonade
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp coconut aminos soy sauce alternative
sea salt to taste
fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

If you do not have Love Beets, you can certainly use fresh beets. Just boil until a knife easily pierces and peel.
In a small bowl combine coconut aminos, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, ginger, mint, sea salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
In a medium bowl (with a lid), add the beets and then stir to combine all the ingredients. Allow the flavors to enhance by letting it sit in fridge for at least an hour. Enjoy!

Keyword beet salad, beets

Ever since going paleo a few years ago, we’ve been trying to expand our repertoire of recipes. A colleague suggested lettuce wraps and boom this recipe was born. It’s been tweaked over the years, but here it is in its latest form.

Asian Style Turkey Lettuce Wraps

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Lettuce Wraps are quick, easy, and a crowd pleaser, need I say more? Feel free to tweak the veggies to add bok choy, mushrooms, or water chestnuts. This recipe will be in your repertoire for sure!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Servings 4 people

Equipment

Cuisinart Food Processor (optional)

Ingredients

2 lbs pasture-raised ground turkey
5 med carrots tops trimmed
4 celery stalks tops and ends trimmed
1 med. onion outer skin peeled and quartered
10-12 romaine lettuce leaves rinsed and dried
2 tbsp cooking fat ghee, duck fat, butter, etc.
2 tbsp coconut aminos
2 tbsp coconut vinegar or rice vinegar
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp sesame oil
¼ cup green onions, diced optional garnish

Instructions

Melt the cooking fat in a skillet over medium heat and add the ground turkey. Brown the meat.
While the turkey is browning in the pan, grate the onion, celery, and carrots in a food processor, using the grater blade.
Once turkey is nearly all browned, add the coconut aminos, vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, and sesame oil. Mix to combine.
Add the grated vegetables and bring to a low simmer until veggies are cooked.
Place ground turkey mixture on the romaine lettuce leaves. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Keyword asian style lettuce wraps, lettuce wraps

Onions are a good source of vitamins C and B6, potassium, and manganese. They are also rich in antioxidants, particularly quercetin, kaempferol, and myricetin, which all play a role in cancer prevention. Onions also help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. Quercetin plays a large role in healing the gut.

Carrots are good sources of vitamins A, C, B6 & K, biotin, potassium, thiamine (B1), and fiber. They are also rich in antioxidants and good source of starchy carbohydrates.

Turkey is rich in glutamine, which is an important amino acid for healing the small intestines of those with leaky gut. It is also rich in vitamins B6 and B12, protein, niacin, phosphorous, selenium, zinc, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, iron, potassium, and magnesium.

Ginger has long been used for gastrointestinal problems, making this an ideal food for those with leaky gut and other GI troubles. It relaxes and soothes the intestines and promotes the elimination of gas. It is also anti-inflammatory. Always choose fresh over dried, as it has higher levels of ginger’s active protease.