Paleo Reina Pepiada (Venezuelan chicken avocado salad)
Reina pepiada is one of the best recipes to ever come out of Venezuela. Here, I’ll teach you how to make an egg-free, nightshade-free version suitable for the autoimmune paleo protocol. If you want a more authentic version, there’s instructions for that, too! Goes great on top of tostones.
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!
Nightshade-free Unrolled Cabbage Rolls
Want cabbage rolls, but don’t want to spend the time wrapping them up? This is a recipe for unrolled cabbage rolls that you can make in the oven or slow cooker. It also uses my nightshade-free “no-mato” sauce that’s suitable for the autoimmune paleo protocol. If you’re not on the AIP and want to use a tomato sauce instead, there’s an option for that as well.
The Best “No-Mato” Sauce – Autoimmune Paleo Marinara
Beets, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, herbs, olives, and lemon juice work magic in this recipe to make a nightshade-free marinara sauce — also known as a “No-Mato” sauce. Perfect if you are following the autoimmune paleo protocol or if you are sensitive to tomatoes.