Cauliflower Pizza Bites

Try making these cauliflower pizza bites for your next get together with friends! Cauliflower is known to help detoxify the body, promote cardiovascular health, and stimulate iron absorption. Tomatoes help with boosting immunity, promoting healthy skin, and preventing macular degeneration. Using pepperoni for this recipe will help in the absorption of iron and provide you with a good amount of protein and selenium. Garlic is known to strengthen the immune system, improve bone health, and is rich in antioxidants. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets

• 1 cup marinara sauce

• 1 cup cheese (for Miss Alexa-approved dairy and dairy-free products, click here: https://www.missalexanutrition.com/fermented-foods)

• ½ cup tomatoes, sliced

• ¼ cup pepperoni, sliced

• 1 egg, whisked

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning

• Sea salt and pepper for taste

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 400F. Put cauliflower florets in blender or food processor and blend until it reaches a rice-like consistency. Transfer onto a pan and add a tbsp of water. Next, season cauliflower mixture with salt and pepper.

2) Cook for 7-8 minutes until soft. Once done, remove from oven and place the cauliflower onto a towel and wring out the excess moisture.

3) In a bowl, mix garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and cauliflower until well combined.

4) Line baking sheet with parchment paper and shape cauliflower dough into bite-size patties and place on sheet.

5) Bake for 10-12 minutes and remove from oven. Place marinara, tomatoes, pepperoni, and cheese on each mini pizza. Cook for another 10-12 minutes or until cheese is completely melted. Remove from oven and serve warm. Enjoy!

Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps

Make these savory and filling pulled pork lettuce wraps for your next lunch or dinner! Pasture-raised pork is known to be rich in Vitamins E and D, selenium, and Omega-3 fatty acids. Garlic helps to regulate blood pressure, strengthens the immune system, and helps prevent heart disease. Using butter lettuce wraps instead of regular tortillas for this recipe will provide you with additional fiber, folate, and Vitamin A! Paprika improves circulation throughout the body, controls cholesterol levels, and is known to reduce inflammation. If desired, add your favorite paleo-friendly sauce and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 4.5 lbs pasture-raised pork butt, boneless

• 11 garlic cloves

• 2 cups paleo-friendly BBQ sauce

• 1 head butter lettuce

• 1 green onion, chopped

• 1 tbsp paprika

• 2 tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp oregano

• 1 tbsp parsley

Instructions:

1) Combine all seasonings to create a dry rub and rub all over pork. Place 11 slits over the pork shoulder and stuff garlic cloves down each slit. Add in ½ cup of water to slow cooker and place pork inside.

2) Turn slow cooker on low setting and let pork cook for 8 hours.

3) Once pork is fully cooked, remove from slow cooker and begin to shred the pork using two forks.

4) Once pork is shredded, add in BBQ sauce and thoroughly mix.

5) Prep lettuce wraps by washing and drying lettuce leaves. Fill each lettuce cup with as much pork as you would like. If desired, drizzle with your favorite sauce and garnish with green onions. Enjoy!

Garlic Brussels Sprouts

Make these garlic brussels sprouts as your next side dish! Brussels sprouts are known to contain anti-inflammatory properties, support healthy weight management, and assist with digestion. Garlic improves bone health, regulates blood pressure, and strengthens the immune system. Lemon juice aids in weight loss and detoxifies the body. Cayenne pepper is a great source of Vitamins A and E, relieves joint and nerve pain, and boosts the metabolism! Add salt to taste and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb brussels sprouts

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 4 tbsp coconut oil, melted

• 2 tsp lemon juice

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper

• Sea salt to taste

Instructions:

1) Preheat the oven to 400 F.

2) Boil a large pot of water and add in the brussels sprouts. Cook for around 2-3 minutes.

3) Drain brussels sprouts and place in a large bowl.

4) Add in coconut oil, garlic, and cayenne pepper to bowl and mix.

5) Place coated brussels sprouts onto baking sheet and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for around 18-20 minutes, until they are brown and crispy on the outside.

6) If necessary, add more sea salt to taste. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve. Enjoy!

Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice

This Mediterranean cauliflower rice is paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and full of flavor! Cauliflower is known to be rich in antioxidants, aids in digestion, and supports healthy weight management. It also supports heart health, contains anti-inflammatory properties, and is full of Vitamin C. Olive oil helps prevent inflammation throughout the body, lowers cholesterol levels, and improves brain function! Garlic helps regulate blood pressure, strengthens the immune system, and improves bone health. Season with lime juice and sea salt and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 medium head cauliflower

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup parsley, chopped

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• ¼ tsp sea salt

Instructions:

1) Cut head of cauliflower into medium-sized chunks, discarding the core. Pulse chunks of cauliflower in a food processor until they are broken into tiny pieces.

2) Using a paper towel, wrap the cauliflower, twist, and squeeze out as much water as possible.

3) Heat a skillet over medium heat with olive oil and minced garlic. Cook for around 30 seconds until garlic is fragrant. Add in cauliflower rice and sea salt and mix well to combine.

4) Continue to cook rice until it begins to look golden (around 7-10 minutes).

5) Remove skillet from heat and stir in parsley, lime juice, and sea salt. Enjoy!