Paleo Lettuce Wrap

Give up grains and savor a nutritious, Whole30-compliant lettuce wrap stuffed with succulent ground beef and crisp veggies. In addition to being delicious, these Paleo lettuce wraps are a fantastic low-carb and gluten-free option for a filling supper.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef or turkey
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 head of iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed
• 1 avocado, sliced
• Salsa or hot sauce for serving

Instructions:

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked

Drain any excess fat if needed

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked meat

Saut for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent

Stir in the diced bell pepper, zucchini, and grated carrot

Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender

Season the mixture with ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper

Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes

To assemble, take a large iceberg lettuce leaf and spoon a generous portion of the cooked meat and vegetable mixture onto it

Top with sliced avocado and your choice of salsa or hot sauce

Fold the lettuce leaf around the filling to create a lettuce wrap

Secure with a toothpick if needed

Repeat with the remaining lettuce leaves and filling

Serve immediately and enjoy your Paleo lettuce wraps!

Nutty Keto Chocolate

Indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt with this nutty keto chocolate recipe. Made with coconut oil, unsweetened cocoa powder, and your favorite nuts, this homemade chocolate is perfect for satisfying your cravings on a ketogenic diet.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup powdered erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut optional
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

In a saucepan, melt coconut oil over low heat

Once melted, remove from heat and whisk in unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth

Stir in powdered erythritol or your preferred sweetener until fully dissolved

Mix in chopped nuts, shredded coconut if using, and vanilla extract until well combined

Pour the mixture into a parchment-lined baking dish or silicone mold, spreading it out evenly

Place the dish or mold in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is firm

Once firm, remove from the refrigerator and cut or break the chocolate into pieces

Store the nutty keto chocolate in an airtight container in the refrigerator

Enjoy this delicious and satisfying keto-friendly treat whenever you need a sweet indulgence!