Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments. In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun! paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky
This recipe is one of hubby's all-time favorite things that I make. He says it ranks right behind my paleo cake. Considering his, ahem, reformed sweet tooth I take that as quite the compliment!
Chicken Ratatouille
2 lbs chicken breast
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 eggplant, diced
2 zucchini, sliced
1 yellow squash, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cans stewed tomatoes (read your labels!)
Boil or bake chicken breast until done. I often do this ahead on Sunday to make this recipe a snap for weeknight dinners. Cut up.
Heat skillet with olive oil and saute the onion and garlic.
Add eggplant, zucchini, and yellow squash along with the seasonings. Cook until soft. Add cooked chicken breast.
Add stewed tomatoes at the very end and cook until just heated. (You can also add the stewed tomatoes with the squash, but I prefer them not cooked to mush.)
This recipe serves my family of 5 with leftovers. I always cook too much and plan for leftovers on purpose. It just makes eating paleo so much easier for my family (we homeschool).
Let me know if you try it!