Fish 'n Mango

Time: 15 minutes

• 1 lb. cod or similar white fish (shrimp or scallops work too)
• 1 Tbsp. coconut oil
• 1 large mango, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 cup cabbage, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. fish sauce
• 1 Tbsp. wheat-free Tamari
• sea salt

Bring the coconut oil up to medium heat in a large skillet or wok. Add the onions and sauté for two minutes. Add the celery, mango, and cabbage, along with a dash of water. Cover and sauté for around six minutes, stirring occasionally. In the meantime, chop the fish into bite-sized pieces.

Add the remaining ingredients, then cover and bring to medium-high. Cook for four to five minutes, stirring, then remove the cover and allow some of the juices to boil off.

Nutritional info: 3 servings at 10g carb, 27g protein, 4.5g fat.




Tamarind Sweet Potatoes

If sweet potatoes are a staple in your diet, you might find yourself tired of the same old recipes. I know that happens to me occasionally. This recipe came from one of those days where all the usual recipes just didn't sound good.

Tamarind paste is used in Indian cuisine. It's a dense fruit paste that lends a delicious fruit flavor. A little goes a long way; adjust after tasting if needed.

Time: 15 minutes

• 2 large sweet potatoes (the yellow varieties work best here)
• ~2 tsp.+ Tamarind paste
• 2 Tbsp. grassfed butter (coconut oil works well also)
• sea salt to taste

Peel and chop the sweet potatoes; boil until soft. (Or, save time with a pressure cooker.) Drain the water, then mash well. Add the remaining ingredients; mix and serve.

Nutritional info: 4 servings at 27g carb, 5.5g fat.


Ginger Applesauce

Here's a quick and easy fruit dish for two. You can always make a big batch to have on hand if you like.

Time: 20 minutes

• 2 apples
• 1 tsp. ginger
• 1 Tbsp. coconut oil

Peel and core the apples. Chop them into small pieces and place in a small pot with a dash of water. Cook covered over medium-high until the apples soften. Add the ginger and oil, then mash well with a potato masher.

This also can be a complete meal with the addition of some leftover shredded chicken.

Nutritional info: 2 servings at 9g carb, 7g fat.




Watermelon Salad

Time: 4 minutes

• 4 cups diced watermelon
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
• sea salt to taste
• 2 tsp. macadamia oil

Mix the watermelon, basil, and salt in a bowl, and then remove to serving dish. Top each serving with macadamia oil.

Nutritional info: 2 servings at 20g carb, 3g fat.