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Sweet Potato Sliders

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Sweet Potato Sliders | AmandaNaturally.comParties and social gatherings are more difficult for those of us who avoid specific foods for health reasons. It becomes significantly easier when you host, or if you are attending a pot luck, because you know that you will at least be able to eat what you make! The key is bringing something that not only you can eat, but that most of the other guests will enjoy as well. I can tell you from personal experience, when dealing with food allergies, you become way less picky about the things you can eat! I constantly have to remind my husband that while the biscuits I make are good, they are no way identical to gluten-filled ones (although he somehow still can’t see the difference!). So my goal is to make things that are delicious for everyone, not just those of us who have adapted to gluten/grain-free versions!

Case in point, these Sweet Potato Sliders. This recipe is designed to be a jumping off point, so you can adapt it to whatever foods you have on hand. My favourite way to make them is by topping with pulled meat, but there are lots of other ways to utilize them. Here are some suggestions:

  • pulled pork + guacamole + salsa (my fav)
  • small piece of grilled/flaked salmon + mango chutney
  • yogurt (if tolerated) + curry chicken + cilantro
  • mini beef patty + caramelized onions
  • bacon + lettuce + cherry tomato
  • pepperoni + tomato sauce + basil
  • smoked salmon + capers
  • keep it meat-free by topping with baba ganoush, hummus (if tolerated), guac, cheese, salsa etc.

 

Sweet Potato Sliders
A delicious appetizer at a dinner party, great for a pot luck and a perfect game day snack! Grain-free, dairy-free and oh so yummy!
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
55 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
55 min
Ingredients
  1. 2-4 skinny sweet potatoes
  2. 2 tbsp fat of choice, melted (coconut oil, lard, olive oil)
  3. sea salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Slice sweet potatoes into even slices, about ¼ inch thick.
  3. Toss slices in a bowl with melted fat of choice and sea salt.
  4. Lay slices on a baking sheet, leaving some space in between.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Flip and continue baking for another 15-25 minutes until cooked through.
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Sweet Potato Fries

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Sweet Potato Fries | AmandaNaturally.comOne of my goals with this blog is to present simple, nourishing food. To show anyone who may stumble across this little piece of the blogosphere that it is easy to make food that tastes amazing, is budget-friendly, and is healing to your body, whether you are the picture of health, or dealing with a serious health crisis.

Today’s post, my friends, does not get any simpler than that. I present you with: 

Sweet Potato Fries!

Making a good batch of sweet potato fries is an awesome skill to have. Sweet potatoes are very inexpensive and are on EWG’s Clean 15 list – so they are not a priority to be bought organic.

Here are the 2 most important things to remember when making sweet potato fries:

1. Use a liberal amount of fat. I beg of you – stop being afraid of fat! Fat is such an important part of the human diet – especially for women. The fat phobic nutrition era that we are slowly crawling out of, is based on cherry-picked and misinterpreted science and professional opinion. Just make sure you use a good quality fat! If you want to keep it vegan, use coconut or avocado oil. But trust me when I tell you that duck fat is hands down the best fat to use in this recipe, followed closely by lard. As long as the animal was raised properly, animal fat is not only not dangerous for you, but incredibly healthy!

  

2. Leave space between the fries. If you bunch them too close together, the steam that comes off the fries during the baking process makes them soggy and you don’t get that crispy outside layer that you’re going for. You’re better off using an extra baking sheet, than squishing all of the fries close together!

 

If you do those 2 things, you’re good to go. From there, feel free to get creative with spices like chili and cumin. Or keep it classic with sea salt. Looking for a dip? I love mixing my homemade mayonnaise with a clean Sriracha sauce for a spicy dip.

Which ever way you go with these, you can rest easy knowing that they are truly healthy for you! On top of that, they are compliant with paleo, the autoimmune protocol, low fodmap (if you keep the portion very moderate) and plant-based diets. But most importantly, they’re awesome – especially when making burgers!

 

 

Sweet Potato Fries
Serves 4
Paleo, AIP, Vegan. Delicious and Nutritious. Perfect side dish for a grass-fed burger!
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
45 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
45 min
Ingredients
  1. 4 small sweet potatoes
  2. ¼ cup duck fat, melted (or lard, coconut oil, ghee)
  3. sea salt, liberally (or garlic sea salt, kelp sea salt)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. Slice sweet potatoes into fries.
  3. Toss in a bowl with melted fat and sea salt.
  4. Split evenly between 2 baking sheets. Leave space between every fry to prevent soggy fries.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes, flipping fries once.
Notes
  1. If your fries are particularly small, you might need less time. Or more time if they're wedges.
Add spices to take these up a notch! Try
  1. - cumin & chili powder
  2. - rosemary
  3. - cinnamon & coconut sugar
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Crockpot Chicken Stew

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Crockpot Chicken Stew | grain-free, paleo, AIP | AmandaNaturally.comWhen people ask what my favourite kitchen tool is, most expect me to say my Blendtec. And while I LOVE this luxurious item, it’s #3 on my list. First and foremost is my food processor. If I had to choose just 1 kitchen gadget, it would be that, without a doubt! But in a very close second, comes my slow cooker. It is an incredible tool for saving time, not to mention making delicious meals! 

When I first got my crockpot, however, I struggled with how to use it. Every recipe I found was complicated and involved at least 20 minutes of prep. Or the length of time recommended was only 5 or 6 hours. Since mornings were notoriously busy, and I was gone for a minimum of 8-9 hours every day, I struggled to find recipes that worked for me!

After a while, I started to experiment. Turns out most food can cook a LONG time in the slow cooker…and it only gets better!! Here’s my general formula for creating a delicious crockpot meal, in less than 5 minutes on a busy morning:

Tougher, fattier or bone in cut of meat (e.g. chicken thighs/legs, pork butt steaks, flank steak, beef shanks) seasoned with sea salt and pepper

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A bit of liquid (either ½ a cup of broth or a can of tomatoes)

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1-2 chopped onions

Cook on low until you get home.

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Crockpot Chicken Stew | grain-free, paleo, AIP | AmandaNaturally.com

You can even put in frozen meat if it’s going to cook at least 8-9 hours! 

Take it up a notch, if you have a few extra minutes in the morning, by adding in additional root vegetables on top of the meat.

For those of you who appreciate more exact directions, here’s my recipe for easy Crockpot Chicken Stew.

Crockpot Chicken Stew
Simple. Nourishing. Quick. Delicious.
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Prep Time
10 min
Prep Time
10 min
Ingredients
  1. ¼ - ⅓ cup of broth
  2. 4 pastured chicken thighs
  3. 1 bay leaf
  4. sea salt
  5. black pepper (omit if strict AIP)
  6. 2 onions, chopped
  7. 4-6 carrots, chopped
  8. 3 celery stalks, chopped
Instructions
  1. Pour broth into slow cooker. Add bay leaf.
  2. Season chicken breasts liberally with salt and pepper. Place in bottom of slow cooker.
  3. Throw veggies on top.
  4. Turn on low and cook until you get home (8-12 hours).
Notes
  1. Get creative! Use other spices or change to a flavoured sea salt.
  2. Other root vegetables work great as well! Try sweet potato slices or beets.
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 So tell me, what’s your favourite quick meal to make in the slow cooker?

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