Elimination Diet Friendly Recipe

Guacamole Recipe – Elimination Diet Friendly

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This guacamole recipe is elimination diet friendly, and makes a great addition to other recipes to help increase flavour.  It also makes a great dip for rice crackers and rice cakes. I adapted it from a recipe I found in “Paleo takes 5 or fewer” by Cindy Sexton.

Ingredients:

  • 5 Ripe avocados
  • 1-2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 lime
  • 2 cilantro sticks with leaves – fresh

Directions:

  1. Empty avocado shell contents into a bowl, while discarding the pit.
  2. Cut the lime into quarters and squeeze juice into bowl with avocados.
  3. Mince clove (s) of garlic into the same bowl.
  4. Combine ingredients well until mixture is smooth.
  5. Cut cilantro into small pieces and add to mixture.
  6. Mix well. Let sit in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

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Double – Stuffed Sweet Potato Recipe – Elimination Diet Friendly

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Double stuffed sweet potatoeThis recipe is great for those trying to mix it up with the elimination diet, or those just wanting to try something different. This recipe was adapted from a recipe I found in the cook book “Paleo takes 5 or fewer” by Cindy Sexton, but modified to be elimination diet – friendly. Let me know what you think!

Ingredients:

  • 6 Large Sweet Potatoes
  • ½ Large Red Onion cut into small pieces
  • Approximately 100g of finely cut mushrooms (if your elimination diet is able to have this)
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic
  • Olive oil
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 3 green onions finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Parsley
  • 1 tsp Basil
  • 1 tsp Oregano

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. Cut sweet potatoes in half length – wise and place face down on a baking sheet that is lined with aluminum foil.
  3. Take some olive oil and lightly brush the flesh side of the potatoes. Sprinkle some sea salt on eat potato and puncture the flesh side of the potatoes in multiple places along the surface (i.e. stab the potato with a knife in multiple places – just a small depth).
  4. Bake in oven for 35-45 minutes.
  5. Add the red onion and mushrooms to a frying pan, starting it on low heat and gradually increasing to medium heat. Cook for approximately 10 minutes or until softened. Mince the garlic and add to the mixture, stirring for another 3-5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  6. Once the potatoes are baked, gently scoop the insides of the potato and add it to a bowl with the red onion mixture. Combine the ingredients, and add the green onion, parsley, oregano, and basil. Mix well.
  7. Add the final mixture to the sweet potatoes skins and place back on the baking sheet. Broil for 5 minutes on low. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

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Some of the information provided above may not be appropriate for everyone, please consult with your doctor before trying any of the above. If you are interested in Naturopathic Medicine and wanting a different approach to your health care needs, contact Dr. Elisha Cook ND by calling 519-537-7058 and book your appointment today!