Paleo Restaurant Guide to Austin, Texas

~ Hopdoddy

Hopdoddy is the best burger in town, in my opinion. Go bun-less, remove dairy to make more paleo-friendly. Pile on some extra veg.

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~ Salt Lick

BBQ sauce most always has sugar in it, so skip to make more paleo-friendly. Meat heaven!

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~ Lambert’s

I love their pork ribs (minus the glaze to make more paleo-friendly). The brussels with bacon are too-die-for.

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~ 24 Diner

Great modern diner downtown with plenty of paleo-friendly options to choose from.

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~ P. Terry’s

Lettuce wrapped burger – I always ask for extra tomatoes (sourced locally).

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~ Kerbey Lane

You can find something for everyone here. I love their omelets with no cheese or butter, add extra guacamole.

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~ Whole Foods Market Flagship

The flagship Whole Foods – love their salad bar.

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~ Chipotle

Chipotle is always great, and there are so many locations around town. So if you are in need of something fast and reliable, this is your place. Salad with steak, no beans or cheese, and add extra guacamole – for the win!

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~ Elevation Burger

More lettuce wrapped burgers … yum. 100% grass-fed and organic meats.

~ Trento

A little farther out from downtown but I think it’s worth the drive. They have great food and are always willing to accommodate ~ I normally get a steak with sautéed kale here.

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~ Tarka Indian Kitchen

Ask for no rice or grains, double up on the veg. They have some great coconut curries to choose from!

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Yesterday I asked the fans on my Facebook page where they like to eat out Paleo in Austin … Here were some of their suggestions:

Casey: East Side Showroom, Eastside Cafe

Kelli: Cafe Malta

Christina: Garrido’s

For those who are gluten-free, each of these places offers a gluten-free option and/or gluten-free menus. To view some of my tips for these businesses click on the links that say “Locate Special Diet.”

To view part one of this Paleo Restaurant Guide to Austin – hop on over to Brittanie’s paleo blog called: Three Diets one Dinner

 Locate Special Diet Mobile Apps

For those looking to find other gluten-free restaurant options near them – we now have a mobile app for free download. Seriously! Use our app, called Locate Special Diet to help you navigate the gluten-free scene while you are visiting Austin! (available on iPhone, Android, and our website). Built for the gluten-free people, by local gluten-free people. What more could you ask for?

Gluten-free Guide to Austin

I found a new web-site today!  

NEW!  MOBILE APP called Locate Special Diet. Download it for FREE in iTunes and Google Play! Find GLUTEN-FREE or vegetarian or organic options near you (in over 40 U.S. cities)!

Past Gluten-Free Guides:

Gluten-Free Breakfast and Brunch Options near Downtown Austin, 2013 edition

Gluten-Free Restaurant Options in South Austin, Westlake Hills, Bee Caves, Lakeway, 78704, 2013 edition

Gluten-Free Dinner Options in Austin, 2012 edition

Gluten-Free Guide to Austin, SXSW 2011 edition

Gluten-Free Guide to Austin, SXSW 2010 edition

ATX Gluten-Free News Segments

Celiac Symptoms

Gluten-Free Breakfast Ideas

1) Toast with sunflower seed spread and sprinkled with Spectrum Naturals Decadent Coco-Chia-Flax Mix (found at Whole Foods, Sprouts), served with fruit (pictured above, great snack also)!

2) Banana Silver Dollar Coconut Pancakes from The Spunky Coconut  ~ Loving these grain-free pancakes, highlighting banana and coconut!

3) Fresh Berry and Basil Crumble from The Healthy Apple ~ A refreshing take on a regular baked crumble. This recipe features tons of fresh fruit!

4) 1 Minute Blueberry Citrus Shake from Family Fresh Cooking ~ A super easy morning or afternoon shake, made with simple ingredients.

5) Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal from Family Fresh Cooking ~ Use gluten-free oats with this recipe, super flavorful!

6) Peanut Butter Banana Quinoa Granola from Queen of Quinoa ~ A unique take on regular granola, this one is packed with nutrients!

7) Melted Leek and Red Pepper Quiche from Simply Sugar and Gluten-Free ~ I love quiches of any kind! They are great for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

8) Kale, Sausage and Quinoa Scramble from With Style and Grace ~ You had me at Kale … (I’m a huge kale fan).

9) Paleo Breakfast Bars from Elana’s Pantry ~ Perfect for a snack on the go!

10) Gluten-Free Buckwheat Crepes from The Gluten-Free Girl and Chef ~ Buckwheat is such a wonderful gluten-free ingredient and it works great in this crepe recipe.

PALEO ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE

http://www.paleocupboard.com/zucchini-noodles-with-avocado-cream-sauce.html

Zucchini Noodles with Spinach Pesto, Feta, and Sunflower Seeds

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/05/shauna-james-aherns-zucchini-noodles-with-spi.html

Zucchini Noodles

http://nomnompaleo.com/post/5695132949/zucchini-spaghetti-zoodles-meatballs

Grilled Vegetable Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

1 large red onion, peeled, trimmed, sliced
1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, sliced
1 large yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, sliced
1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise
1 medium yellow squash, sliced lengthwise
1 medium eggplant, trimmed, sliced
2 large portobello mushrooms, stemmed
1 pound asparagus spears, ends trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
3 cups cooked quinoa
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
Juice from 1 lemon
Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste

Instructions:

In a large bowl combine the the onion, bell peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, portobello mushrooms, and asparagus. Drizzle with olive oil and white balsamic vinegar. Add the garlic, and thyme. Season with sea salt and ground pepper, to taste. Gently toss to coat. Cover and marinate for one hour.

Heat the grill to medium-high heat.

Place the veggies in a grill basket, or spread out the veggies on a large sheet of foil. Add a top sheet, crimp the edges of the sheets together to make a packet. Place on the hot grill and cook until tender crisp, about 15-25 minutes, depending upon the size of your grill. Remove the veggie basket/packet to a large platter or cutting board, and set aside.

Place the cooked quinoa in a large serving bowl. Add the grilled corn, chopped fresh parsley, and mint. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Season to taste with sea salt and ground pepper. Toss to coat.

To serve, you can either slice the grilled veggies and add them to the quinoa as a salad, or serve the simple quinoa-corn salad with big beautiful pieces of grilled veggies on the side.

Hummus is a lovely condiment with grilled veggies. 

Serves 6.

Read more: http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/2012/06/grilled-veggie-quinoa-salad.html#ixzz2ZElYG64o

Chickpea Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups chickpeas 

2 teaspoons vanilla extract 

1/2 cup natural peanut butter

 (heaping) pinch of salt (if pb is unsalted)

1/4 cup honey,  or agave nectar

1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips  
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preheat your oven to 350°F. 

Step #2  Stir (or use hands) to mix in Chocolate chips and nuts

Step #3  Roll all the dough into 1 inch balls.

Step #4

Raw: Eat them just like that as cookie dough bites.

Cooked: Place on a cookie sheet (lined with parchment paper for easy clean up!) and gently press a fork to make marks. Bake for approximately 8-10 minutes. They are delicious when the chocolate is still warm!

Lunch ideas

Chipotle

1. Salad

 A simple salad with only lettuce, black beans, fajita veggies, tomato salsa,, and guacamole. "This meal is delicious and will leave you feeling satisfied but also energized," she says.

1. Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich
with a fruit cup

This hearty, grilled chicken sandwich is low in saturated fat, high in protein, and feels like a real meal for under 400 calories, Lynch says. The complete lunch clocks in at 355 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 58g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 20g sugar, and 29g protein.

2. Grilled Market Salad
with roasted nut and mixed fruit blend

Resist the idea of ordering this low-cal salad solo, as you'd likely feel hungry shortly after. This salad is only 180 calories on its own (way too little for lunch), so adding the heart-healthy roasted nuts will keep you satiated longer, Lynch says. Made with nutrient-packed strawberries, blueberries, red cabbage, carrots, and lean protein (chicken), this combo is a lunchtime winner! "There's even a sprinkle of blue cheese—a great cheese that has tons of flavor so you don't need a lot of it," she adds.  The full meal delivers 260 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 16g carbohydrates, 5g fiber, 9g sugars and 27g protein.

Starbucks

1. Chicken and Hummus Bistro Box
A more sophisticated alternative to a bagged lunch, Starbucks' bistro boxes make a super portable,healthy meal option. This one contains grilled chicken strips, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, wheat pita, and hummus for 260 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 5g fiber, and 20g protein. If you want, you still have room to add a serving of fruit and iced tea or a skim latte without breaking the 400-calorie mark, Hendel says. "I really like the fact that all the ingredients are simple and recognizable."

2. Protein Bistro Box
Not in the mood for chicken? Grab a Protein Bistro box packed with a cage-free hard-boiled egg, cheddar cheese, honey peanut butter spread, multigrain bread, apples, and grapes instead. With only 380 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 5g fiber, and 13g protein, all for fewer than 500mg sodium, it's a pretty good choice, says Hendel, who suggests saving the apples and cheese for an afternoon snack and adding a skim latte to round out your meal.

Wendy's

1. Berry Almond Chicken Salad (Half-Size)
Wendy's makes it easy to order a personalized salad so it only includes what you want, Hendel says. "You can limit the high-fat ingredients like cheese and get fat-free dressing or dressing on the side," Hendel says. Order up a half-size Berry Almond ChickenSalad for only 270 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 24g carbohydrates, 16g sugars, 5g fiber, and 21g protein. Hendel recommends reducing the 600mg sodium content by asking for the dressing on the side and using only two teaspoons, and holding theAsiago cheese. If you're still hungry, she suggests adding a few baked crackers or a small Greek low-fat yogurt on the side.

2. Apple Pecan Chicken Salad (Half-Size)
Hendel's second favorite salad on Wendy's menu weighs in at 340 calories, 18g fat (4.5g saturated fat), 28g carbohydrates, 21g sugars, 4g fiber, and 19g protein. To help reduce the sodium content (770mg), ask for the dressing on the side and hold the cheese.

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Avocado Chocolate Smoothie

Serves: 2

Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
2 tablespoons dark unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1 frozen banana
1 cup ice
1 cup unsweetened almond milk

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

Avocado And Smoked Salmon On Toast

Serves: 2

Ingredients:
2 slices gluten-free bread or whole grain bread
1 ripe avocado, halved
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 dash tamari soy sauce
Pepper
2 slices smoked salmon

Directions:
Toast bread. In a small bowl, use a fork to mash avocado with lemon juice, tamari, and pepper to taste. Spread avocado mixture on toast and top with salmon.

Delicious Summer Drink Recipes

While pure water is always best, sometimes you want a little flavor in your refreshment. 

Cucumber Water

• 1 medium cucumber, cleaned and cut into ½ inch slices
• 2 quarts of pure water

Combine cucumber and water in a large pitcher and allow to sit for one hour or longer. Serve cool.

Agua Fresca

This popular Mexican drink infuses water with your favorite fresh fruit.

• 4 cups pure, cold water
• 2 cups of your favorite fresh fruit (I like berries or papaya)
• Stevia to taste
• 2 teaspoons of fresh squeezed lime juice
• Lime wedges

1. Place fruit and water in a blender and puree.
2. Place a small sieve over a pitcher and pour mixture into it, straining the liquid into the pitcher. Discard solids.
3. Add lime juice and stevia.
4. Garnish with lime wedges.

Iced Rooibos Mint Tea

Rooibos tea is high in antioxidants and flavonoids, so it promotes youthfulness and great skin. Over a little ice with mint and lemon, it’s a refreshing and detoxifying summer beverage.

• 6 Rooibos tea bags
• One lemon, sliced
• Several leaves of fresh mint
• Stevia to taste
• 1 gallon of boiling water

Pour water over lemon, teabags and mint leaves and steep, stirring occasionally, until liquid cools. Remove tea bags, pour into a pitcher, and refrigerate. Serve cool or over a little bit of ice.

Basil Lemonade

 Lemons are high in vitamin C and promote alkalinity and cleansing in the body. The basil adds a refreshing flavor to this sugar-free lemonade.

• ½ cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 4 cups of cold water
• 1 cup of fresh basil leaves
• Stevia to taste

Place basil in the bottom of a pitcher and muddle it by slightly crushing the leaves. Combine lemon juice and water and pour over basil leaves. Add stevia to taste. Chill, and serve over ice.

Cilantro and Jalapeno Limeade

Cilantro is loaded with antioxidants and aids in detoxification, while jalapeno can help rev up your metabolism. Lime is high in Vitamin C.

• 4-1/2 cups of water
• 1 cup organic cilantro, washed and chopped
• 2 large jalapenos, seeds and ribs removed and chopped
• 1-1/2 cups of fresh lime juice
• Stevia to taste
• Lime slices for garnish

Pour water over cilantro and jalapenos. Steep for 30 minutes at room temperature, and then cover and chill for 3-4 hours. Strain the mixture into a pitcher and stir in lime juice. Add stevia to taste. Serve over ice garnished with lime slices.

Summer Hydration Tips

Staying hydrated is essential, especially in the summer. Water helps flush toxins out of your body. Your best bet is to drink pure water at room temperature, especially after periods of activity. Other tips:

• Avoid electrolyte replacement beverages, soft drinks, and other sugary drinks filled with chemicals. Just avoid them all.
• When you are active, be sure to take plenty of pure water with you.
• Drink mostly water, and have special drinks like those listed above occasionally when you feel that you need something with some flavor. Coconut water is also a good option.
• How can you tell if you are dehydrated? Along with thirst, urine color may be a good indicator you need more water. If your pee is amber colored, you get thy water glass to thine lips!
• Alcoholic, sugary, and caffeinated beverages dehydrate you, which is another reason water is best.

Post from Kimberly Snyder

Chickpea-less Hummus

• 2 organic zucchinis, chopped
• ¾ cup tahini (raw if you can find it)
• 2 Tbs. nutritional yeast
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
•  2 medium or 3 small garlic cloves, minced
• High quality sea salt, to tasteBlend all ingredients in the blender together until smooth.

Dip celery, carrots red peppers, and cucumbers for a great snack or appetizer- or toss some into salad as a a dressing!

Mushroom Arugula Salad Recipe

Salad Ingredients:

• 8oz mushrooms
• 1 bunch basil
• 1T nutritional yeast

Dressing:

• 1T low-sodium tamari
• About 1.5 T lemon juice
• .5 T raw coconut nectar
• Sprinkle of cayenne (or more if you like it hot!)

Cauliflower Energy Soup Recipe

 

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(Makes about 4 servings)

Author: Kimberly Snyder

Ingredients

• 1 medium head of cauliflower, with outer green leaves removed and chopped into pieces
• 3 Tbs. organic, unpasteurized miso paste (if you don’t have this you can just add more of the high quality sea salt at the end, adjusted to your taste)
• ½ ripe avocado
• 2 cups filtered water
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 ½ Tbs. of low sodium tamari
• ½ tsp. turmeric
• Chopped parsley, as a garnish
• 1 tsp. Himalayan Sea Salt

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients and blend until smooth before serving. If you’d like a thinner texture, try adding a bit more water. Enjoy!