Crispy AIP Hashbrowns
The tropical root malanga (aka yautia or ocumo) is a wonderful starchy option for those who need to avoid potatoes. It is traditionally used widely throughout Latin America and is great for those following the paleo autoimmune protocol (AIP) or anyone looking for new “safe starch” options to eat. You can find these roots at most Latin grocery stores around the country and sometimes at mainstream grocery stores, too (like in Florida). This recipe is an extremely simple yet incredibly delicious way to enjoy malanga – as AIP-friendly hashbrowns!
The Best Paleo Rice Replacement (not cauliflower!)
This may just be the best paleo/AIP food discovery ever – the most perfect grain-free rice substitute, not made from cauliflower and that is actually starchy (so it soaks up the juices of your meal, just like rice should). What’s it made of? Come find out!
Autoimmune Paleo Colombian-Style Arepas (seriously authentic!)
I created these Colombian-style arepas for the autoimmune protocol so that my roommates, husband, and I weren’t stuck eating tostones every morning with breakfast as our sole starch option. My roommates are from Venezuela, so they know how to spot a good arepa! These turned out more like their neighbor Colombia’s traditional arepas since they are flat, crispy, and perfect for topping with your favorite protein. Even when we all finish our Lenten AIP challenge, these are gonna remain a staple for us for breakfast! Hope you enjoy them as much as we have 🙂
Nightshade-free Shepherd’s Pie
Cauliflower is a wonderful and versatile vegetable, but I was left disappointed when I tried using it as the mashed topping for shepherd’s pie. This recipe utilizes tropical starchy roots as the mashed potato replacement in a nourishing, nightshade- and dairy-free version of the classic dish.
Mashed Malanga, Taro, or Yuca: nightshade-free potato substitutes
Do you miss mashed potatoes, and wish you could have a starchy, savory substitute? Just hit up your local Asian or Hispanic grocery store to find malanga, taro, or yuca — 3 delicious tropical roots that you can use that make excellent potato substitutes. Bonus: they’re all low FODMAP, too!
Ultra Nourishing Puerto Rican Sancocho
This recipe is a grain-free, nightshade-free version of Puerto Rican sancocho, a hearty meat, plantain, and tropical starch stew. Never heard of malanga, yautÃa, taro, or yuca? Learn more about these delicious, paleo-friendly starches here and how to make a rich, nourishing stew out of them!