Six Quick Paleo/AIP Meals For Busy Weeknights

For many people, figuring out what to eat for dinner has always been a stumper. This question becomes more challenging when you're on a healing diet like AIP or trying to maintain a Paleo diet. Besides being AIP and Paleo compliant, the following recipe ideas are super easy, fast and delicious. Satisfying and with minimal ingredients, these recipe suggestions can be thrown together in minutes.

Here's six quick Paleo/AIP meals for busy weeknights.

1. 🍗🍠🌿 One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients:

• Whole Chicken🍗

• Sweet Potatoes (purple or orange) 🍠

• Carrots 🥕

• Brussel Sprouts 🥬

• Olive oil 🫒

• Lemon 🍋

• Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme) 🌿

Directions:

This meal requires just one pan and about 30 minutes. First, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season your chicken with lemon juice, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil. Chop up sweet potatoes and zucchini into bite-sized pieces, toss them in olive oil and season with salt if desired. Arrange everything on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees and the vegetables are tender. The result? A juicy chicken and perfectly roasted veggies, with minimal cleanup! This recipe pairs beautifully with Nada Mato's Tomato and Nightshade Free Hawaiian BBQ Sauce. Just brush a little on the chicken as it's cooking and drizzle over once cooked. Couldn't be easier!

2. 🍖🥕🥬 Quick Beef and Veggie Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• Sirloin (sliced)🍖

• Carrots 🥕

• Broccoli 🥬

• Coconut oil 🥥

  
  

Directions:

For a super quick stir-fry, heat coconut oil in a pan and sauté your sliced sirloin until browned. Slice carrots and cook them in the same pan until soft. Add parboiled broccoli and cook until tender. Serve hot for a simple yet filling dinner that’s packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients!

3. 🐟🌮🌱 AIP Fish Tacos (Lettuce Wraps)

Ingredients:

• White fish fillets 🐟 (like cod or tilapia)

• Lettuce leaves 🥬 (for wrapping)

• Tortillas (Seite Brands are AIP compliant and Lettuce Leaves are a great option)

• Avocado 🥑

• Olive oil 🫒

• Lime 🍋

• Red cabage

• Cilantro

  
  

Directions:

Season fish fillets with olive oil, salt, and lime juice. Sear the fish in a pan until cooked through. While the fish is cooking, wash large lettuce leaves to use as wraps. Slice up avocado for topping and some red cabbage and Cilantro for a garnish. Once the fish is ready, assemble the tacos by placing the fish in the lettuce wraps, topping with avocado slices and a squeeze of lime. These fish tacos pair beautifully with Nada Mato's Tomato and Nightshade Free Salsa. Light yet satisfying, this dish is perfect for a busy evening!

4. 🍗🥦🥕 Roasted Chicken and Veggies

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs 🍗

• Broccoli 🥦

• Carrots 🥕

• Olive oil 🫒

  
  

Directions:

In a large parchment lined baking sheet, place chicken thighs, carrots and other vegetables of choice and coat with olive oil, seasoning with salt to tase. Cook chicken thighs until golden and have an internal tempertaure of 165 degrees. You can also add garlic or herbs for extra flavor. This dish pairs well with Nada Mato's Tomato and Nightshade Free BBQ Sauce. Drizzled on the chicken and veggies it adds a smokey flavor that compliments this dish beautifully. This one-pan dinner is quick, healthy, and full of nutrient-packed vegetables!

5. 🍖🥔🥕 Simple Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

Ingredients:

• Stew beef 🍖

• Sweet potatoes 🍠

• Carrots 🥕

• Celery 🥒

• Bone broth (or water) 🫖

  
  

Directions:

Sear stew beef in a large pot. Once browned, add chopped sweet potatoes and carrots. Pour in enough bone broth (or water) to cover the vegetables and beef. Let the stew simmer on low for 20-30 minutes, until everything is tender. This hearty meal is full of nourishing root vegetables and packed with protein from the beef!

6. 🐔🥔🥬 Roast Chicken Drumsticks with Mashed Chinese White Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

• Chicken Drumsticks🍗 or thighs

• Chinese White Sweet potatoes🍠

• Chopped green onion 🥬

• Olive oil 🫒

  
  

Directions:

Start by roasting chicken in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 25-30 minutes, until golden and cooked until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Farenheight. While the chicken roasts, boil sweet potatoes until soft, then mash with olive oil. Garnish with green onions and enjoy! This dish pairs well with Nada Mato's Tomato and Nightshade Free BBQ Sauce (either Classic or Hawaiian).

These Six Quick Paleo/AIP Meals For Busy Weeknights are designed to be fast, flavorful, and easy to prepare. Each recipe uses minimal ingredients and requires little time, so you can stick to the AIP diet without feeling overwhelmed. These meals will help you stay on track and feel great. The best part? You don’t have to sacrifice flavor or nutrition even when you’re short on time! 🍴✨