4 Autoimmune Protocol Dinner Recipes

As I've talked about before, I have Hashimoto's. Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid. I have had many symptoms and dealt with a lot of struggles throughout the process of trying to heal and figure out what works best for my body. Recently, I started the Autoimmune Protocol Diet (detailed information can be found here). It is pretty restrictive, and it can be very intimidating when first starting out. I wanted to share some really delicious recipes that I've been making and truly enjoying! 

*I've noticed everyone implements things differently so if you're following a similar diet and these don't work, you can omit any ingredients or replace as needed! 

Hamburgers & Fries

Ingredients: 

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons coconut flour 
• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
• 2 tablespoons sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Sweet potatoes
• Splash of coconut oil

Instructions:

For the Fries:

• Peel the potato skins
• Slice the potatoes into steak cut fries
• Place in a bowl with a splash of coconut oil and a pinch of salt
• Mix together to evenly spread the salt
• Place in air fryer at 350 for approximately 15 minutes

For the Burgers:

• Preheat the oven to 375
• Grease a cooking sheet
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and water
• In a separate bowl, combine coconut flour, coconut sugar, sea salt, garlic, onion, rosemary and baking soda 
• Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix 
• Form the beef mix into patties and place on the greased baking sheet
• Bake for approximately 20 mins and then flip
• Bake for another 15 mins or until the temperate has reached 160 degrees

*I serve/eat my burger over a piece of lettuce from a lettuce head and wrap it to mimic a bun and eat my sweet potato fries with honey! 

*pictured with Jasmine rice as this was my boyfriends plate*

Thai Kabobs With Pineapple 

(I found this recipe here; however, made some substitutions of my own!)

Ingredients: 

• 1-1/2 pounds beef sirloin
• 1 pound pineapple
• 1/2 onion
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon seasalt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
• Coconut flakes

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350
• Dice beef into cubes
• Marinate beef with the wet and dry seasonings and set aside 
• If the pineapple wasn’t bought, cubed, now you would want to dice that
• Dice your onion 
• Place your beef, pineapple and onion on the skewers 
• Grease a cookie sheet and place the skewers on the cookie sheet
• Bake the skewers approximately 10 mins 
• Sprinkle coconut flakes over the skewers
• Broil the skewers approximately 10 additional minutes

*recipe can be served with an AIP friendly rice if preferred! 

Brown Sugared Honey Pork Chops W/ Potatoes & Green Beans

Ingredients: 

• Pork chops (5-6 depending on serving size)
• Sweet potatoes 
• Green beans

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350
• Dice beef into cubes
• Marinate beef with the wet and dry seasonings and set aside 
• If the pineapple wasn’t bought, cubed, now you would want to dice that
• Dice your onion 
• Place your beef, pineapple and onion on the skewers 
• Grease a cookie sheet and place the skewers on the cookie sheet
• Bake the skewers approximately 10 mins 
• Sprinkle coconut flakes over the skewers
• Broil the skewers approximately 10 additional minutes
  
  

Chicken & Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 

• Chicken (4-5 chicken breasts)
• 1/2 bag of spinach
• 2 carrots (chopped)
• 2 celery (chopped)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tsp parsley
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning 
• 1/2 onion (diced)

Instructions:

• This one is very easy and I simply used my crockpot and combined all ingredients! I cooked on high for approximately 4 hours!