Zesty Sweet Potato Chips

Sweet potatoes are delicious and incredibly good for you.  We eat sweet potatoes regularly and are always trying new ways to eat them.  This is one very simple and very healthy way to prepare them.  The old bay is just one way to spice them up but you can go with just about anything.  These pretty much go with anything or are great as a snack.

• PREP10 mins
• COOK20 mins
• READY IN30 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet potato
• 4 tbsp. olive oil
• 3 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
• 1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Add olive oil, salt and pepper in mixing bowl and set aside. 
3. Cut potatoes into 1/4 inch slices and add to the mixing bowl and toss until coated
4. Place the slices on a cookie sheet and spread them out as even as possible 
5. Cook at 400 degrees  for 10 min. on each side or until the slices are slightly brown on both sides.
6. Place chips on serving plate, sprinkle with Old Bay, and serve.

Spicy Sesame Kale

Kale is a veggie that has found its way in and out of my heart over the years.  This Asian style kale has sealed its fate as a regular item in our house.  This is one of the most delicious ways to prepare kale and it goes perfectly with salmon or any of your favorite Asian paleo creations.  Try bumping up the cayenne pepper for a little more excitement.

• PREP5-10 mins
• COOK10 mins
• READY IN15-20 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of kale or 1 bag
• 2 tbsp. sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp. sesame oil
• 2 tsp. sea salt and pepper
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions:

1. If you have a bunch of kale cut in to small pieces rinse (if in bag rinse). 
2. At medium high heat toast the sesame seeds in a large sauce pan until just toasted then set aside.
3. Pour water in sauce pan then add the kale, salt, and pepper.  Cook until soft and add to the serving bowl.
4. Toss the kale with the cayenne pepper, ginger, sesame oil, and sesame seeds and serve immediately.  

NOTE: Sesame seeds and sesame oil are avoided by some in the paleo community.  While they have some negatives in terms of omega-6 concentration and mild anti-inflammatory properties they also have decent nutrient density.  We recommend using these items in moderation and we try to keep our dishes with sesame to once a week.

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

I have seen similar recipes on a lot of different sites so this one is not unique but I can tell you this, these are delicious!  If you don't like Brussels sprouts then you have to give them one more try.  I hated Brussels sprouts my whole life and once Steph laid these on me they became a staple that we have at least twice a week. The recipe below calls for salt and pepper but you can get creative and add any number of your favorite spices to mix things up. Enjoy these with a thick cut steak and some paleo mayo!  They are also great for lunch leftovers.

• PREP5 mins
• COOK20 mins
• READY IN25 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 bag Brussels of fresh sprouts (we get bag at Whole Foods)
• 4 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 2 tsp. sea salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine oil,salt and pepper in mixing bowl and set aside. 
2. Cut brussels sprouts in half and put in mixing bowl stir and coat well. 
3. Place the sprouts on cookie sheet and cook for 10 mins. on each side until slightly browned take out of oven and put in bowl and serve.