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Grain-Free & Primal Pizza Crust Recipe

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PIZZA PIZZA PIZZA! It’s an American favorite. My mom used to take me to eat pizza probably once a week. When I realized I had issues with grains, I made a Grain-Free & Primal Pizza Crust Recipe. 

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When I first started Paleo, people asked me what I missed most, and I would say, “PIZZA!” I grew up eating pizza quite often, and when I started eating healthier I realized me and pizza were not friends. Actually I don’t know many people that feel great after eating pizza. So that’s where this recipe comes in!

Unlike gluten-free crusts you may find at the store, this crust is actually GRAIN free too- meaning no rice or other starchy grains. Instead we use cauliflower and cheese. If you can tolerate dairy, want to indulge, but don’t want an upset stomach from a grain overdose, this recipe was made for you. 

Grain-Free Primal Pizza
Serves 2
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Ingredients
  1. 1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower
  2. 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  3. 1 egg, beaten
  4. 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning (or oregano, garlic, garlic salt)
  5. Olive oil
  6. Toppings- pizza sauce, shredded cheese, and other pizza toppings
To Rice the Cauliflower
  1. Chop up raw cauliflower; break florets into somewhat even pieces.
  2. Add to food processor and pulse until rice-like consistency. It is important not to over pulse or you may puree it.
  3. Take riced raw cauliflower and you can either microwave for 10 minutes OR cook in coconut or olive oil in a pan.
To make Pizza Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 450.
  2. In a medium bowl stir together 1 cup cauliflower, egg, and cheese. Stir in Italian seasoning. Transfer to the cookie sheet and form into 9" pizza crust. Brush olive oil over top of mixture.
  3. Bake at 450 degree for 15 minutes (without toppings).
  4. Remove from oven and add toppings.
  5. Place in oven on broil at high heat just until cheese is melted (2-3 minutes)
Notes
  1. Be careful with buying pizza sauce. Make sure there is no added sugar or other additives.
  2. I recommend pineapple and ham as toppings. Get creative!
Adapted from Your Lighter Side
Adapted from Your Lighter Side
Dr. Monica Bravo https://drmonicabravo.com/
Although this recipe includes cheese it doesn’t give a green-light for all dairy. Dairy is an iffy subject when it comes to Paleo/Primal people. It is actually not truly Paleo, but some people do indulge in it if they can tolerate it. It’s a personal preference. When buying cheese look for raw cheese. It’s at many Whole Foods or Fresh Markets.

Wrap Up: Paleo in Destin, Florida

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This past week my family and I went to Destin, Florida for a beach getaway. Staying Paleo on the trip was pretty easy, since we were staying at a cottage with a full kitchen. We stocked up on plenty of food to cook for breakfast and dinner and some fruits and nuts for the beach. As for working out, we stayed active on the trip by walking,  going to the gym, and riding bikes.

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Reed and I

Remember: When you fail to prepare, you are preparing to fail! This quote comes into my everyday life, but it is also extremely important when traveling. When on vacation many people like to let loose mentally, but there’s no reason to stray from your healthy lifestyle. There’s a reason I call it the Paleo Lifestyle, not diet. When you have a “lifestyle” mentality you feel less deprived. 

Farmer's market 30a

30A Farmer’s Market in Seaside

Saturday morning felt weird without a trip to the Farmer’s Market, so Dad and I decided to go visit the 30A Farmer’s Market and see what they had to offer. We decided to buy a Small Sprouting Kit from the Moonlight Micro Farm (top left picture) stand. We plan on throwing these sprouts onto salads and such! Dad and I enjoyed trying raw milk for the first time (top right picture) and bought some raw heavy cream to take home for coffee! I was especially excited to meet Veronica, the creator of Veronica’s Health Crunch. This crunch is absolutely delicious and pretty darn paleo! It’s just nuts, pumpkin seeds, cranberries, and a bit of honey. It’s a guilt-free crunch and MUCH better for you than any store-bought trail mix. 

beef tenderloinFor Father’s Day, we went to my dad’s friend’s house in Seaside. Dad wanted to spend Father’s Day at the beach and with good friends and food. We started with sausage as an appetizer, and the main dish was salad, sweet potatoes, green bean bundles, and beef tenderloin! To say the least, it was a Paleo feast. 

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Italian Sausage Stir Fry

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Looking for a colorful meal to throw together? Try an Italian Sausage Stir Fry. 

italian sausage stir fry

Sausage is often used as an appetizer when grilling or a breakfast side dish, but here we made our sausage the main-dish. 

When a dish is finished and it is THIS colorful, you know it’s a good sign! Try to buy your peppers organic or local if possible. If you want to grow your own, that’s even better! This dish doesn’t even need a side dish, because it is full of variety. 

Italian Sausage Stir-fry
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Ingredients
  1. 2 small heads of broccoli, cut into florets
  2. 5 links of Italian sausage
  3. 2 red bell peppers, sliced
  4. 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  5. 1 can of fire roasted diced tomatoes
  6. 2 Tablespoons of olive oil
  7. Italian seasoning
  8. Salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Cook sausage in frying pan (lid on) with ½ inch of water.
  2. Simmer on medium-low until water cooks out. Turning several times.
  3. Cut peppers into strips and broccoli into florets.
  4. Put olive oil on medium heat in separate pan/pot/dutch oven.
  5. Saute peppers until more tender. Add broccoli and cook until more tender. Stirring frequently.
  6. Add fire roasted diced tomatoes and seasoning. Then, turn heat down.
  7. Drain sausage and cut into ½ inch slices. Add to vegetables and stir.
  8. Serve!
Dr. Monica Bravo https://drmonicabravo.com/