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Iron Boosting Paleo Tacos

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Iron Boosting Paleo Tacos

June 10, 2020October 14, 2020by The Lucy Rose Clinicin RecipesTags dairy free, detoxification, diet, food, gluten free, healthy eating, lifestyle, nutrition, recipes

This is an iron rich recipe with low calories, and is gluten and dairy free. Easily modify to Paleo by omitting the black beans and increasing the beef. For vegan, ditch the meat and increase the black beans! The addition of vitamin C rich capsicum increases bioavailability of iron.

For extra ZING serve with this Coriander and Lime Dressing

Serves: 4

Time: 20 min

Ingredients

Spice Mix:

1 Tbsp chili powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp salt

Freshly cracked black pepper

Filling:

1 Tbsp coconut oil (Organic cold pressed)

1 onion

2 cloves garlic

250 grams lean beef mince (grass fed)

1 can black beans

Also:

1 Red Capsicum sliced into long fine strips

1 Avocado cut into slices

Any other vegetables you like – such as tomato, cucumber, mushroom, spinach, grated carrot.

Plus a Bag of cos lettuce leaves, or an iceberg lettuce – to use like ‘taco’ shells.

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the spice mix, and put to the side.

Dice the onion and garlic. Add the onion, garlic, and coconut oil to a large pan. Sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat until the onion is soft and translucent (about 5 minutes). Add the beef mince and prepared add spice mix and continue to sauté until the beef is cooked.

Drain the can of black beans and add the beans into the seasoned beef and allow them to heat through.

Seperate the lettuce leaves and wash them, let them dry off, and then sit on a plate like little cups. You will find that some leaves work easily, others don’t – for leaves that don’t work you may be able to wrap them up more like spring roll than a taco!

Use a spoon to place some of the bean/meat mixture into your lettuce cups.

Layer on your salad ingredients.

Drizzle coriander and lime dressing for real taste! (recipe HERE)

Serve with serviettes- it can get a bit messy, but it will be delicious!

Tip: Place all prepared ingredients on the table and let people build their own!

The NUTRITIONAL factor

Iron is an essential mineral which helps to make red blood cells, and red blood cells help to carry oxygen around the body. Iron deficiency can cause symptoms such as fatigue, general tiredness, weakness, dizziness and decreased immunity. Pale skin is another symptom.

Some groups of people are more at risk of iron deficiency such as athletes, teenage girls, women in general (due to regular menstrual blood loss), toddlers and babies. So increasing iron rich foods in the diet is necessary, and have your levels tested in case supplementation is required.

Animal sources of iron are more bioavailable and are better absorbed by the body. Vegetarian sources aren’t as bioavailable and require some vitamin C to assist absorption.

100 grams of Black Bean = 5.1 mg iron

100 grams 90% beef mince (10% fat) = 2.2 mg iron

Adding the beans to boost iron in this meal creates a really iron rich meal.

If you are struggling with food, diet, symptoms, or just want a truly preventative dietaryapproach to your health, talk to us!

Book a FREE 15 minute naturopathic consult to find out if we are the right fit for you – or call us on 1300 THYROID.

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