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Bella Italia Meets Paleo: 33 Healthful Delights

AUGUST 03, 2023
ITALIAN
PALEO
Bella Italia Meets Paleo: 33 Healthful Delights
Picture this: A steamy, aromatic pot of Shakshuka bubbling over the stove, or a crunchy, flavor-packed Caesar salad that bursts with freshness. Now imagine, if you will, these traditional Italian dishes reinvented in the refreshing lens of the Paleo diet. Don't worry, you haven't stepped into an Italian grandmother's dream or a caveman's dining hall. You've traveled right here, where the best of both culinary worlds collide. This collection gathers 33 transcendent recipes where hearty Italian fare cozies up with the healthful principles of the Paleo diet. Each of these dishes captures the charm of rustic Italian cuisine, honoring its respect for fresh, high-quality produce. Beautiful heirloom tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, succulent eggplants, and the finest meats. At the same time, every recipe cleverly works around the Paleo guidelines, avoiding grains, dairy, and processed foods. With every browse, each turn of the page, you’ll encounter meals that are not only delicious to the last crumb but also kind to your waistline. From spaghetti sans gluten to meatballs without bread crumbs, these recipes will make you rethink what is possible in Paleo cooking. Get ready. Your Italian culinary adventure begins here, in the heart of the Paleo world. Forget what you know about limitations and dive into a world of flavor possibilities.
Primavera Kitchen

Italian Sausage, Onions and Peppers Skillet

Italian Sausage, Onions and Peppers Skillet is a super-flavourful comfort food. It’s an awesome meal for a busy weeknight dinner, weekend, or game-day party.
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17,592
475
25 min
TOTAL TIME
483
CALORIES
$2.47
PER SERVING
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Italian Sausage, Onions and Peppers Skillet
Creme de la Crumb

Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken & Brussels Sprouts

Easy and healthy sheet pan honey balsamic chicken & brussels sprouts dinner is ready in 30 minutes with a finger-licking good sweet and tangy glaze.
24
6,884
255
25 min
TOTAL TIME
469
CALORIES
$2.12
PER SERVING
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Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken & Brussels Sprouts
Eating Well

Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato Salad

Cutting the steak immediately after cooking breaks all the rules on meat cookery, but in this recipe we do it intentionally in order to capture the juices and incorporate them into the dressing. Serve this grilled flank steak recipe with crusty bread to soak up the deliciousness.
12
1,817
548
20 min
TOTAL TIME
782
CALORIES
$10.14
PER SERVING
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Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato Salad
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Cooktoria

Italian Fish Stew

Salmon fillets and shrimp cooked in a tomato sauce with onions, garlic, and fresh herbs. This Italian Fish Stew makes an easy and scrumptious dinner, and comes together in less than 30 minutes.
1
2,113
30 min
TOTAL TIME
218
CALORIES
$2.71
PER SERVING
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Italian Fish Stew
The Paleo Running Momma

Creamy Sausage Tomato Basil Spaghetti Squash {Paleo, Whole30, Keto}

This Sausage Tomato Basil Spaghetti Squash is your new favorite "pasta" combo!  A flavorful tomato basil cream sauce is loaded with savory sausage and baked with spaghetti squash.  It's simple, super tasty, and filling!  Paleo, Whole3o compliant and keto friendly, too.
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28,692
714
55 min
TOTAL TIME
243
CALORIES
$1.63
PER SERVING
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Creamy Sausage Tomato Basil Spaghetti Squash {Paleo, Whole30, Keto}
Kristine's Kitchen

Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles

These Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles are a 20 minute meal that's gluten free and full of fresh flavors. This healthy dinner is made in one pot!
1
1,113
23
20 min
TOTAL TIME
177
CALORIES
$2.44
PER SERVING
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Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles
Primavera Kitchen

Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet

This go-to shrimp recipe for Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet makes an easy and quick meal that looks fancy. In just a few minutes, your shrimp will be perfectly cooked with garlic butter seasoning.
244
10 min
TOTAL TIME
273
CALORIES
$2.16
PER SERVING
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Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet
The Girl on Bloor

One Pan Sausage Peppers and Onions

This Sausage, Peppers and Onions Skillet is an easy one-pan weeknight dinner made with turkey sausage, bell peppers, onions and pasta sauce.
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27,943
65
30 min
TOTAL TIME
225
CALORIES
$1.67
PER SERVING
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One Pan Sausage Peppers and Onions
Salt and Lavender

Sausage and Peppers Skillet

This sausage and peppers skillet is easy to make and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It's ready in about 30 minutes!
5
3,031
13
25 min
TOTAL TIME
417
CALORIES
$1.56
PER SERVING
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Sausage and Peppers Skillet
mashed

Oven-Roasted Spatchcocked Chicken Recipe

Our oven-roasted spatchcocked chicken recipe is marinated in a mix of fresh herbs and olive oil for a moist, flavorful way to cook a whole chicken at home.
29
55 min
TOTAL TIME
643
CALORIES
$2.98
PER SERVING
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Oven-Roasted Spatchcocked Chicken Recipe
The Pioneer Woman

Italian Chicken Sheet Pan Supper

Don’t tell anyone, but I do actually have a handful of recipes in my upcoming cookbook that I can absolutely say are my favorites.
2
30 min
TOTAL TIME
926
CALORIES
$2.57
PER SERVING
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Italian Chicken Sheet Pan Supper
Our Plant Based World

Recipe for Portobello Stuffed Mushrooms

With only a few simple ingredients, these stuffed mushrooms can be whipped up in no time. Plus, they're perfect for satisfying your hunger without leaving you feeling weighed down.
34
77
44
30 min
TOTAL TIME
169
CALORIES
$3.28
PER SERVING
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Recipe for Portobello Stuffed Mushrooms
Better Homes and Gardens

Sheet-Pan Chicken with Peaches and Tomatoes

Author Julia Turshen puts this one-pan chicken recipe in the oven about 30 minutes before dinner guests arrive so dinner is only minutes wait.
5
546
67
55 min
TOTAL TIME
483
CALORIES
$2.18
PER SERVING
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Sheet-Pan Chicken with Peaches and Tomatoes
Crazy For Crust

Lemon Herb Chicken

Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken - this delicious and easy chicken marinade recipe is perfect for dinner and is only a 30 minute meal!
1
1,189
24
30 min
TOTAL TIME
272
CALORIES
$0.87
PER SERVING
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Lemon Herb Chicken
Easy Chicken Recipes

Balsamic Grilled Chicken Recipe

This Grilled Balsamic Chicken recipe coats succulent skinless chicken breasts in a delicious garlic balsamic marinade, then grilled to golden brown perfection. It’s quick, flavorful, and so satisfying. Perfect for summer entertaining!
14
373
4
25 min
TOTAL TIME
772
CALORIES
$3.30
PER SERVING
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Balsamic Grilled Chicken Recipe
Dine and Dish

Chicken Sausage with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce over Zucchini Noodles

A simple and healthy chicken dish perfect for those busy weeknights.
2
7
30 min
TOTAL TIME
277
CALORIES
$2.40
PER SERVING
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Chicken Sausage with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce over Zucchini Noodles
With Food and Love

Lemon Pepper Broccoli Rotini with Garlic

A super simple lemon pepper broccoli pasta that's naturally vegan and gluten-free and packed full of flavor.
11
622
2
20 min
TOTAL TIME
446
CALORIES
$1.48
PER SERVING
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Lemon Pepper Broccoli Rotini with Garlic
Savory Spin

Oven Roasted Eggplant

Deliciously spiced, this 6-ingredient, clean eating, super easy oven roasted eggplant recipe is a nutritious vegan side dish to add to your dinner table.
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2,758
1
35 min
TOTAL TIME
132
CALORIES
$1.14
PER SERVING
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Oven Roasted Eggplant
The Paleo Running Momma

Crispy Paleo Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce {Whole30, Keto}

This crispy paleo chicken with creamy mushroom sauce is made all in one pan, packed with flavor, dairy free, paleo, keto and Whole30 compliant!  Seasoned crispy skinned chicken thighs with a dairy free mushroom sauce that's perfect over cauliflower rice or with roasted and veggies.
14
4,678
477
296
CALORIES
$1.66
PER SERVING
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Crispy Paleo Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce {Whole30, Keto}
Green Healthy Cooking

Rosemary Lemon Chicken

An easy oven recipe for Rosemary Lemon Chicken. Deliciously juicy chicken thighs and drumsticks with earthy rosemary and fresh lemon. An easy weeknight dinner for the whole family.
275
95
45 min
TOTAL TIME
328
CALORIES
$1.57
PER SERVING
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Rosemary Lemon Chicken
Vikalinka

Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Red Onions

Crunchy cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions and fresh dill all dressed in a simple vinaigrette for a beautiful summer salad.
3
375
10 min
TOTAL TIME
132
CALORIES
$0.99
PER SERVING
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Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Red Onions
No. 2 Pencil

Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles

Enjoy a delicious and healthy meal with this easy-to-follow sheet pan recipe of lemon garlic shrimp and zucchini noodles. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
501
19
18 min
TOTAL TIME
373
CALORIES
$10.52
PER SERVING
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Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles
The Paleo Running Momma

Sausage Mushroom Spinach Stuffed Chicken {Paleo, Whole30}

This stuffed chicken is loaded with all your favorite things! Savory sausage, mushroom, and spinach stuffing baked in seasoned chicken breasts makes this a protein packed, filling meal that’s Paleo, Whole30 and keto friendly!
3
5,050
248
749
CALORIES
$2.40
PER SERVING
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Sausage Mushroom Spinach Stuffed Chicken {Paleo, Whole30}
The Paleo Running Momma

Chicken Pesto Stuffed Sweet Potatoes {Paleo, Whole30}

These chicken pesto stuffed sweet potatoes are seriously tasty, filling and easy to make!  A paleo and Whole30 compliant pesto is mixed with shredded chicken and tops perfectly baked sweet potatoes.  Great to make ahead of time and the leftovers save well!
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141.3k
1.1k
1 hr 5 min
TOTAL TIME
754
CALORIES
$3.37
PER SERVING
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Chicken Pesto Stuffed Sweet Potatoes {Paleo, Whole30}