Hypoallergenic Diet

Almond Sauce Recipe

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Almond SauceAlmond Sauce

Almond sauce is a variation of your traditional “Peanut Sauce”, which is best paired with fresh spring rolls and stir fry. The sauce is great for those who are on the elimination diet or those who just want to spice things up in the kitchen!

Ingredients:

  • ¼ tsp coriander
  • ½ cup almond butter
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 3 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic – minced
  • 3 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp honey

Yield: 1 ¼ cups

Directions:

  1. Combine almond butter, coconut milk, sesame oil, lemon juice, honey, coriander and garlic in a mixing bowl.
  2. Mix or blend until smooth consistency.
  3. Chill for 15-30 minutes and serve.

Leaky Potato Soup Recipe – Elimination Diet-Friendly

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This soup is loaded with flavor and makes a great dish for the elimination diet! The following recipe makes approximately 6 servings of soup.

Ingredients:

  • 2 large leaks
  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 10 cups of chicken broth (preferably home-made or a chicken broth that coincides with elimination diet guidelines)
  • 3 stems of fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 1tbsp olive oil

Directions:

  1. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in soup pot and add sliced leaks. Cook on medium until soft (approximately 5-10 minutes).
  2. Add in sliced sweet potatoes and cook for 2 more minutes.
  3. Add 10 cups of chicken broth, and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Then, slowly add ½ cup of coconut milk to mixture, whisking while doing so. Cook for 10 more minutes.
  4. Add cut cilantro and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, let cool, and serve.

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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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Elimination Diet – Friendly Tarts

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Elimination Diet Friendly Tart 2This recipe is one that I created in an attempt to make a tart that was gluten – free, dairy – free, egg – free, and ultimately free of sugar (I did add some natural sugars though). These tarts are a nice little treat for you sweet-tooths out there who might need a sweet fix during an elimination diet or restricted diet.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of berries (ideally blueberries, raspberries, and/or blackberries)
  • 3 tablespoons of honey (may need to add more if the mixture is too “tart”)
  • 1 cup of brown rice flour
  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 cups of pitted dates
  • 1 cup of brazil nuts
  • 1 cup of walnuts

Directions:

Filling

  1. Combine 2 cups of berries and 3 tablespoons of honey in a non-stick frying pan and heat until well combined.
  2. Add in flour, followed by slowly adding in the water.
  3. Heat until thick consistency is reached.

Tart Base

  1. Combine dates, brazil nuts, and walnuts in a food processor and mix until thoroughly combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into tart shapes, making sure to leave the center indented for the filling.
  3. Place the filling in the center of the tart base.
  4. Place the tarts in the freezer until approximately 30-60 minutes prior to serving.

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