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Paleo Turkey Stuffing

  |  Irina Cazazaeva, RHN

This stuffing is so yummy! Nobody beliefs it’s dairyfree, glutenfree, grainfree, legumefree, lowglycemic, nightshadefree, paleo, soyfree, sugarfree. If you want to make it vegan or vegetarian, cook it in a Dutch oven instead of turkey cavity.

Total time: 1h 30 min

Ingredients for 6 servings:

  • 1 head cauliflower (chopped into florets)
  • 1 tbsp of coconut oil (or olive oil)
  • sea salt & black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups of portobello mushroom (diced)
  • 1 leek (chopped)
  • 3 stalks celery (diced)
  • 1 cup of walnuts
  • 1 lemon (juiced)
  • 3 garlic (cloves, minced)
  • 1 tbsp of thyme
  • 1/2 cup of parsley (chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp of sea salt

 Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF (204ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss your cauliflower florets in coconut oil. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Spread the cauliflower across your baking sheet and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove cauliflower from oven and set aside. Reduce oven heat to 375ºF (191ºC).
  4. While your cauliflower roasts, place a frying pan over medium heat. Add half of your olive oil and saute mushrooms, leek and celery for about 10 minutes or until the mushrooms are soft.
  5. In a food processor, add the walnuts, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, parsley and sea salt. Add the remaining olive oil and roasted cauliflower and pulse (do not blend) until the mixture reaches a coarse, stuffing-like consistency. Do not over process as you do not want the mixture to turn into a paste. Note: If you don't mind some manual labour, you can skip the food processor and use a fork and knife to finely chop the stuffing. Once it reaches a good consistency, spoon the mixture into a baking dish. Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes or so to prevent burning.
  6. Remove from oven and transfer into a serving dish. Enjoy!

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

One serving is approximately one cup.

Nutritional facts about this recipe to help you feel healthy:

  • Heart Health

This recipe is rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats from ingredients like walnuts, olive oil, and coconut oil. These healthy fats are known to support heart health by reducing levels of harmful cholesterol and increasing beneficial cholesterol. Additionally, the recipe contains a good amount of dietary fiber from cauliflower, mushrooms, and celery, which can further contribute to heart health by helping to regulate cholesterol levels.

  • Bone Health

The recipe includes ingredients like cauliflower, parsley, and mushrooms, which are good sources of Vitamin K, a nutrient that plays a crucial role in bone health. Vitamin K is known to improve bone density and reduce the risk of fractures. Additionally, the recipe provides calcium and phosphorous, two minerals that are essential for maintaining strong and healthy bones.

  • Immune System

The recipe is packed with ingredients that are high in Vitamin C, such as cauliflower, parsley, and lemon. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to boost the immune system and protect the body against various diseases. Moreover, the recipe includes garlic and thyme, which have antimicrobial properties that can further enhance the body's immune response.