This “Grated Parmesan” recipe is not only Paleo and Vegan, it’s also nut-free and AIP friendly! You’re just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes away from dairy-free, delicious cheesy goodness!

One of the problems many people have with following an Auto Immune Protocol (AIP) diet, is that they run out of ideas for ways to “spice” up their meals. We miss those traditional flavors and want something that is easy to prepare that has that extra zing our tastebuds are missing.

Nutritional yeast is savory and has a cheesy flavor. Paired with TigerNuts (more about them below), we achieve that familiar flavor and texture of grated parmesan! (IMPORTANT NOTE: On the AIP we need to ensure we’re using NON-fortified nutritional yeast – click here to read why that’s important and where to buy.)

What Are TigerNuts

If you’re just getting started on the AIP and you haven’t heard of TigerNuts, I’m sure you’ll be running across recipes soon that call for one iteration of them or another.

TigerNuts flour was one of the first ingredients I decided to try when I started my personal AIP journey, and I have to say they’re probably one of my favorite AIP dietary discoveries. You’ll find lots of recipes posted in my AIP Recipe Collection Facebook Group that calls for them, and I think the flour makes some of the best AIP cookies – especially when it comes to taste, texture and crunch!

Before we go any further, you should know that they’re not nuts at all, they’re actually tubers, so they’re 100% AIP elimination stage compliant! Woohoo! (You can learn more about them in my post about unfamiliar foods you’ll run into on your AIP journey, and on my affiliate’s website – TigerNuts USA)

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4-Ingredient “Grated Parmesan”

Name: 4-Ingredient “Grated Parmesan”
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 cup - tiger nut flour; 3 Tbsp - non-fortified nutritional yeast; 1 tsp - sea salt; 1 tsp - garlic powder

Yield: 1 Cup

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

♥ RECIPE & IMAGES BY: Andrea - Formerly "Hurried Health Nut" ♥ Jazz up you dishes with this cheesy “AIP Grated Parmesan”

Ingredients

1 cup - tiger nut flour
3 Tbsp - non-fortified nutritional yeast
1 tsp - sea salt
1 tsp - garlic powder

Instructions

Blitz all ingredients in a food processor or spice grinder until well combined. Do not over-process
Store in an airtight container several weeks in a cupboard or several months in the fridge

Notes

Use anywhere you would use traditional grated parmesan – on top of roasted veggies, au gratin dishes, AIP pasta (or spiralized veggie “pasta”), meatballs, risotto (or veggie “risotto”)

With thanks to Andrea (formerly Hurried Health Nut). When Andrea decided to close her website I reached out and she lovingly agreed to allow her recipes to live on at the AIP Recipe Collection so that folks around the world can continue to enjoy her whole-food recipes that provide maximum nourishment with minimal effort.

Condiments & Sauces, Seasoning

4-Ingredient Balsamic Marinade

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This super simple, 4-Ingredient Balsamic Marinade is not only AIP, Paleo and Whole30-friendly, it’s also amazingly delicious!

Whip it up in under two minutes and use it to marinate chicken, steak, seafood or vegetables.

4-Ingredient Balsamic Marinade

Yield: Recipe makes enough marinade for about 2 lbs of meat or veggies

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes

♥ RECIPE & IMAGES BY: Andrea - Formerly "Hurried Health Nut" ♥ Add flavor to your AIP meat and seafood with this simple marinade.

Ingredients

1/4 cup - avocado oil (or olive oil)
1/4 cup - balsamic vinegar (avoid any with added sugars, thickeners, flavors or coloring)
1 tsp - garlic powder
1/2 tsp - sea salt

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a small mason jar, seal and give it a good shake
Use it to marinate chicken, steak or pork (up to 24 hours). For seafood or veggies (30min).
Drain marinade and discard.
Cook your meat, seafood, or veggies as usual.

With thanks to Andrea (formerly Hurried Health Nut). When Andrea decided to close her website I reached out and she lovingly agreed to allow her recipes to live on at the AIP Recipe Collection so that folks around the world can continue to enjoy her whole-food recipes that provide maximum nourishment with minimal effort.

Seasoning

All Purpose Seasoning

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This AIP All Purpose Seasoning is versatile enough to use on pretty much anything, including roasted veggies, chicken, pork or fish. It’s perfect for the elimination stage of the AIP diet, as it’s gluten-free, free of nightshades, seed and berry spices and sugar.

Use this easy All Purpose Seasoning blend to create a fast and easy sheet-pan meal that’s tasty and nourishing. Simply season your choice of meat and veggies and throw it all together on a sheet pan (or a grill, or a sauté pan) and pop it in the oven!

If you tolerate rice or quinoa, mix a dash of this seasoning blend with them to give them a flavor boost.

Looking for take your AIP breakfasts to the next level? Check out this 2-Minute AIP Breakfast Blend.

All Purpose Seasoning

♥ RECIPE & IMAGES BY: Andrea - Formerly "Hurried Health Nut" ♥ This AIP All Purpose Seasoning is versatile enough to use on almost anything, including roasted veggies, chicken, pork or fish.

Ingredients

2 tsp - sea salt
2 tsp - garlic powder
1 tsp - onion powder
1 tsp - oregano
1 tsp - basil
1/2 tsp - sage
1/2 tsp - turmeric

Instructions

Measure out all the spices and herbs, add to a spice jar and shake.
Use about 1 tsp per pound of meat or vegetables to season,or adjust the amount to your taste.
Store left overs in an airtight glass jar.

TIP: Double or triple the recipe, so you have plenty on-hand to quickly add flavor to any meal.

With thanks to Andrea (formerly Hurried Health Nut). When Andrea decided to close her website I reached out and she lovingly agreed to allow her recipes to live on at the AIP Recipe Collection so that folks around the world can continue to enjoy her whole-food recipes that provide maximum nourishment with minimal effort.

Condiments & Sauces, Seasoning

2-Minute Kale Pesto

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This 2-Minute Paleo Kale Pesto is zingy and flavorful, without any dairy, nuts or seeds. Add it to pasta, fish, chicken, veggies and more! It’s the perfect flavor booster for any AIP, Paleo, Vegan meal or snack – add it to your weekly rotation or whip up a double batch and store it in the freezer.

The peppery flavor of the kale harmonizes beautifully with the spicy garlic, tangy lemon juice and savory nutritional yeast (for AIP ensure you’re using NON-fortified nutritional yeast – click to read why that’s important), creating a complex flavor combination that can be added to almost any dish.

Use this Paleo Kale Pesto as a veggie dip, cracker or flatbread dip, pizza sauce, sandwich spread, pasta sauce, salad dressing, or anywhere else you enjoy pesto. (Looking for AIP crackers, flatbread, pizza or pasta options? Check out Fully Healthy for some tasty options, easy mixes and more!)

2-Minute Kale Pesto

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes

♥ RECIPE & IMAGES BY: Andrea - Formerly "Hurried Health Nut" ♥ This 2-Minute Paleo Kale Pesto will add flavor to just about any dish.

Ingredients

5 oz - baby kale (approx. 4 cups, loosely packed)
2 - cloves garlic, peeled
1 tsp - sea salt
juice from 1/2 a lemon
1/3 cup - extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup - nutritional yeast (non-fortified for AIP)

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a food processor or high-speed blender
Pulse until desired consistency, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed
To store, drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil on top (to prevent browning) and store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Alternatively, divide among silicone molds or an ice cube tray and freeze. Once frozen, pop out and store in an airtight container, freezer bag or silicone bag in the freezer for 3-5 months. To use, either add a frozen cube straight to a hot dish and toss, or thaw in the fridge until softened

With thanks to Andrea (formerly Hurried Health Nut). When Andrea decided to close her website I reached out and she lovingly agreed to allow her recipes to live on at the AIP Recipe Collection so that folks around the world can continue to enjoy her whole-food recipes that provide maximum nourishment with minimal effort.

Breakfast, Seasoning

2-Minute Breakfast Seasoning

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Making your own homemade savoury breakfast seasoning is easy and delicious! It’s perfect for special diets, like AIP, Paleo, Whole30 or low FODMAP.

This recipe came about when our recipe contributor, (Andrea, formerly known as the Hurried Health Nut) was making one of her favorite breakfast hashes and she thought to herself, “Wouldn’t it be great if I had a breakfast seasoning blend I could easily add to my quick weekday breakfasts, without having to measure out a million different spices?”

While there is a delicious AIP compliant Breakfast Blend by Primal Palate, it is a little “spendy” as they say. Thankfully, if you have a couple of minutes and a few basic herbs and spices in your pantry, you can easily make your own! Double or triple the batch and keep it on hand – it works well in lots of dishes!

2-Minute Breakfast Seasoning

♥ RECIPE & IMAGES BY: Andrea - Formerly "Hurried Health Nut" ♥ Making your own homemade savory breakfast seasoning is easy and delicious! Great forspecial diets, like AIP, Paleo, Whole30 or low FODMAP.

Ingredients

2 tsp - sea salt
2 tsp - dried sage
2 tsp - dried oregano
2 tsp - dried onions (omit for low FODMAP)
1/2 tsp - cinnamon
1/2 tsp - turmeric
1/4 tsp - ground cloves

Instructions

Combine all spices in a jar and give it a good shake.
I use about 1 tsp per pound of meat or vegetables, but feel free to adjust the amount you use to your taste.
Store leftovers in an air-tight glass jar.

Notes

Use for homemade breakfast sausages, breakfast hashes, sautéed veggies, or anywhere else you’d like a savory breakfast flavor.

With thanks to Andrea (formerly Hurried Health Nut). When Andrea decided to close her website I reached out and she lovingly agreed to allow her recipes to live on at the AIP Recipe Collection so that folks around the world can continue to enjoy her whole-food recipes that provide maximum nourishment with minimal effort.