Taco night is a staple in our home every week. That’s probably because it’s just so easy to make!
I’ll pull out the instant pot and cook up some pulled chicken or we’ll simply cook up some ground grass fed beef. I mean, dinner doesn’t have to be complicated if you’re short on time and a lot of meals can be made in advance.
Now, I mostly eat grain free (ie. paleo). But lately, we’ve been loving on rice (after workouts) or cauliflower bowls layered with some beans (not for me, more for the hubs), cheese, sautéed vegetables and lots of lettuce and hot sauce.
Last night, I made tacos with homemade tortillas using cassava flour (so easy!) but I had a huge craving for my Zesty Spicy Slaw. This slaw is so easy to make and I like to prep it first since it tastes better as it sits. It’s perfect in dinners like tacos or burrito bowls OR just simply on it’s own with some chicken.
Either way, it’s easy to make, travels well, and so good!
From a health perspective, cabbage is amazing because it has sulphuric properties. What this means is that “sulforaphane” works by stimulating the production of glutathione, the body’s most important internally produced antioxidant which plays a role in liver detoxification.
Not only that, it’s full of phytonutrients which helps to protect our cells from oxidization. This in turn protects us from illnesses such as cancer and helps to keep us looking and feeling younger.
Personally, if you get a great head of cabbage, it tastes sweet. It’s a great paleo option to replace things like rice and taco shells as it’s incredibly satiating. This way you won’t feel like you missed out on that big ‘ol bowl of rice and beans!
Zesty Spice Slaw
Ingredients
4 cups shredded cabbage (can be pre-bought)
1 jalapeño, sliced thin
3-4 limes
1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
Sea salt to taste
Directions
Mix all ingredients together and season with sea salt to taste
Will last about 5 days and gets better the longer it sits
