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Hearty Instant Pot Beef Stew with carrots, parsnips, and butternut squash. This potato-free stew recipe is filling, nutritious, paleo, whole30 and AIP-friendly. Recipe also includes a Low-FODMAP option! Not too long ago, one of my friends and I were discussing the types of ingredients our parents  put in beef stew when we were kids. She …

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Egg-free, no-bake paleo pumpkin spice chocolate chip edible cookie dough – an autumn spin on edible cookie dough for a quick warmly-spiced treat. This magical recipe is paleo and vegan with a keto option. I received such an amazing response after posting my Keto Edible Cookie Dough Recipe that I figured I would put a …

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Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are perfect for serving friends and family at gatherings or during football season. It is a low-carb, keto, paleo, and whole30 friendly appetizer! This post includes instructions for making these bites in an air fryer or in the oven. Who here is a fan of all-things Buffalo? During football season, I …

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A warm  shredded brussel sprouts salad with kale, quinoa, crispy bacon, avocado, pear, walnuts, and a warm bacon-cider vinaigrette. This nutritious salad is inviting during the cold weather months.

I created this recipe for The California Avocado Commission. You can skip to the recipe HERE or continue reading.

Warm Brussles Sprouts Salad with Kale, Quinoa, Pears, and Bacon Vinaigrette - an incredibly nutritious salad or side dish to share with friends and family | TheRoastedRoot.com #glutenfree #healthyrecipe

How do you feel about warm salads? I’ve gotta say, I absolutely love them!

If you’re a salad fiend, you may have noticed raw vegetables can be a bit tough on your digestive system. All it takes is a quick steam or saute to soften up the fibers so that your GI tract processes them easier so that they don’t cause GI upset and the nutrients are better absorbed.

I find lightly sauteed hearty greens like kale and brussel sprouts make for a filling salad that is easy on the digestive system and so cozy and inviting during the fall and winter months. With fall rapidly approaching, I’ll be whipping up warm salads regularly for lunches and dinners.

This salad is loaded with goodies! Shredded brussels sprouts, kale, quinoa, California avocado, sliced pears, and toasted walnuts make up this nutritious texturally-pleasing dish. The whole thing is tied together with a simple bacon-cider vinaigrette for a straightforward yet comforting and nourishing meal.

Essentially, it checks all the boxes!

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