Scallops with Lemon Sauce

Try making these Scallops with Lemon Sauce for your next lunch or dinner option! Scallops have an impressive nutritional profile as they are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, promote heart health, and are full of protein. Replacing butter with coconut oil in this recipe will help to improve bone health and promote weight loss. Garlic helps to strengthen the immune system and promotes healthy blood pressure levels. Lemon contains a high amount of Vitamin C, helps to prevent dehydration, and is great for digestive health. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb scallops

• Dash of sea salt and pepper

• 1/4 cup coconut oil

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

Instructions:

1) Pat the scallops dry and garnish with sea salt and pepper.

2) Melt one tbsp of coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted, add in the scallops and cook for five minutes, flipping the scallops halfway.

3) Once cooked, transfer the scallops to a plate and set aside.

4) Add the remaining coconut oil to the skillet to melt. Once melted, add the garlic and cook for about one minute or until soft.

5) Pour in the lemon juice and cook for an additional 30 seconds and remove from heat.

6) Garnish the scallops with the lemon sauce and enjoy!

Paleo Biscuits

These paleo biscuits can serve as a delicious addition to any meal! Almond flour serves as an excellent substitute for traditional wheat flour and is packed with plenty of antioxidants. Coconut oil promotes weight loss and bowel regularity. Honey is rich in antioxidants and helps to improve heart health. Serve these biscuits right out of the oven and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Serves 8

• 2 cups almond flour

• Dash of sea salt

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 4 eggs

• 5 tbsp coconut oil, melted

• 2 tbsp honey

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2) In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, sea salt, and baking powder.

3) Then, form a crater in the middle of the bowl. Crack the eggs into the crater and beat them with a fork. Fold the flour into the egg mixture.

4) In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut oil and honey.

5) Add the coconut oil and honey mixture to the large bowl. Combine all ingredients together.

6) Form eight balls of dough and line on top of the baking sheet. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. Enjoy!

Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese

Try making this dairy-free mac and cheese for your next lunch or dinner option! Garlic offers many health benefits including boosting your immune system, reducing blood pressure, and improving cholesterol levels. Coconut milk is a good source of Vitamin C and E, both of which are known for their antioxidant properties. Nutritional yeast is full of protein and paprika is loaded with antibacterial properties that help to promote healthy skin. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 12 oz gluten-free noodles

• ½ cup dairy-free butter (for Alexa-approved dairy-free butter, please click here): Miss Alexa-Approved Dairy-Free Products

• 1 tsp garlic, chopped

• ¼ cup arrowroot flour

• 1 ½ cup coconut milk

• 2 cups shredded dairy-free cheddar cheese (for Alexa-approved dairy-free cheese, please click here): Miss Alexa-Approved Dairy-Free Products

• ¼ cup nutritional yeast

• ½ tsp sea salt

• ¼ tsp pepper

• ¼ tsp paprika

Instructions:

1) Cook gluten-free pasta according to package directions.

2) Add butter to a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Once butter is melted, toss in the garlic and sauté.

3) Add in the arrowroot flour and coconut milk and mix well.

4) Add in the shredded dairy-free cheddar cheese and mix until most of it melts. Toss in the nutritional yeast, sea salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well until mixture becomes creamy.

5) Add the cooked pasta noodles to the cheesy mixture and combine well. Enjoy!

Paleo Margherita Pizza

Try making this paleo margherita pizza for your next lunch or dinner option! Vegan cheese is an excellent alternative to dairy-based cheese, as it is nut-based and provides plenty of healthy monounsaturated fats. Tomatoes are loaded with antioxidants and help promote both heart and brain health. Not only will basil add flavor to this recipe, but it will also help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the body. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 gluten-free pizza crust

• ⅓ cup marinara sauce

• ½ cup vegan mozzarella cheese (for Alexa-approved dairy-free cheese, please click here): Miss Alexa-Approved Dairy-Free Products

• 2 medium-sized tomatoes, sliced

• One handful of basil leaves, chopped

• Dried oregano for topping

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2) Evenly spread the marinara sauce on the crust.

3) Coat the crust with the vegan cheese and arrange the tomato slices on top.

4) Drizzle the chopped basil leaves and dried oregano on top.

5) Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until crispy and enjoy!