Amanda Torres

November 7, 2013

Recipes, Autoimmune Paleo Protocol, Breakfast, Side Dish, Snacks & Appetizers

Tostones (Twice-Fried Green Plantains)

Amanda Torres

November 7, 2013

Recipes, Autoimmune Paleo Protocol, Breakfast, Side Dish, Snacks & Appetizers

Tostones, twice-fried green plantains, are a traditional side dish in many countries in Central and South America and the Caribbean. They are a great Paleo/Real Food safe starch option when cooked in a healthy fat like lard, bacon grease, coconut oil, ghee, or palm shortening. They are a versatile side dish that goes well with just about anything, from eggs, to meats, or just paired with avocado slices as a quick snack. This is a picture tutorial recipe with a printable version at the end of the post. Enjoy!

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Amanda Torres

November 4, 2013

Recipes, Side Dish, Autoimmune Paleo Protocol, Vegetables

Brazilian Couve à Mineira (Garlicky Collard Greens)

Amanda Torres

November 4, 2013

Recipes, Side Dish, Autoimmune Paleo Protocol, Vegetables

Brazilian Couve à Mineira (Garlicky Collard Greens)

Before I went paleo, I had never cooked leafy greens before in my life. Now, I cook greens at least several times a week (sometimes every day!) and I LOVE eating them. This recipe for garlicky collard greens, the Brazilian dish couve à mineira, is a delicious paleo side dish that goes great with just about anything, and is very easy and fast to prepare, with 4 simple ingredients.

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Amanda Torres

January 26, 2013

Recipes, Autoimmune Paleo Protocol, Breakfast, Side Dish

Plátanos Maduros (fried sweet ripe plantains)

Amanda Torres

January 26, 2013

Recipes, Autoimmune Paleo Protocol, Breakfast, Side Dish

Plátanos Maduros (fried sweet ripe plantains)

Plantains. One of my favorite starchy foods! Since moving to Miami, I've been eating them a lot more often. All the grocery stores sell them -- even the little mom and pop markets. And they're cheap! Around $0.59-0.99/pound. You can also find the on the menu at a majority of restaurants in town. Unfortunately, though, pretty much all of those restaurants are going to be frying their plantains in unhealthy rancid omega-6 vegetable oils. Luckily, cooking plantains at home in a healthy cooking fat is super fast and easy. This post will teach you how to cook Plátanos Maduros (just "maduros" for short), which are made from ripened (black/yellow) plantains and are sweet.

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Hi! I'm Amanda, The Curious Coconut™. I reversed obesity and regained my health with the Paleo diet. In 1 year I lost 80 lbs of fat and got off all medications. Later I healed leaky gut with functional medicine and acupuncture. I am a neuroscience geek (with a masters degree), so you will often find interesting science tidbits sprinkled among the delicious Paleo and AIP recipes and natural beauty tips. Be sure to check out my AIP baking eBook while you're here!