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Garlicky Whole30 Roasted Red Pepper Sauce (Paleo, Keto, Vegan)

You’ll want to put this delicious & easy Garlicky Whole30 Roasted Red Pepper Sauce on everything. It’s keto and vegan, and has an amazing addicting flavor!

garlicky whole30 roasted red pepper sauce

A few years back, I used to live in Northern California in Marin County and my husband and I were obsessed with this restaurant in town, where they served really high quality pasture raised and grass fed meats, cooked to perfection.

One of my favorite dishes on the menu was their pork chops served with roasted red pepper sauce. The sauce was so tangy and wonderful, and it was the perfect combo with the meat. Even my husband, who hates peppers, loved that sauce. I recently started thinking about that meal and decided to recreate that sauce at home, and I’m obsessed with the result!

Garlicky Whole30 Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

The one thing that made the sauce so special was how deliciously garlicky it tasted! The deep and earthy flavor came from the roasted garlic, and I tried to bring that into this Whole30 roasted red pepper sauce. If you’ve never roasted garlic before, it’s so easy and 100% worth it!

garlicky whole30 roasted red pepper sauce
garlicky whole30 roasted red pepper sauce

Ways to Enjoy This Whole30 Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

There are SO many ways to enjoy this tasty sauce, but here are some of my favorites:

  • Drizzled over chicken, lamb, pork, or even fish
  • As salad dressing
  • Over roasted veggies
  • As a spread in a sandwich (if you are on the Whole30)
  • On a burger
  • As a pasta sauce with zucchini noodles
  • As a dip for crackers or chips

Tell me: How else would you enjoy this garlicky Whole30 roasted red pepper sauce? It’s so versatile, so make a big batch and keep it in the fridge for when you need a yummy sauce!

garlicky whole30 roasted red pepper sauce
garlicky whole30 roasted red pepper sauce
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Garlicky Whole30 Roasted Red Pepper Sauce (Paleo, Keto, Vegan)

You’ll want to put this delicious & easy Garlicky Whole30 Roasted Red Pepper Sauce on everything. It’s keto and vegan, and has an amazing addicting flavor!
Course Condiment
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Bell pepper steaming time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 81kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, and grease a baking sheet
  • Peel off the outer layer of the garlic head and cut off the top to expose a bit of the garlic cloves.
  • Place on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tsp of olive oil.
  • Place the bell peppers next to the garlic, cut side down.
  • Roast for 30 minutes until the garlic is tender and the bell peppers are charred on the outside.
  • Remove from the oven, and place the bell peppers in a bowl and cover with a plate so they can steam for 5 minutes.
  • Peel and discard the skin of the bell peppers.
  • Squeeze out the softened garlic cloves in to a blender, along with bell peppers, 2 tbsp olive oil, and the rest of the ingredients.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Taste to adjust seasoning, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (about 2 tbsps) | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 113mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 15.5% | Vitamin C: 38.6% | Calcium: 0.3% | Iron: 2.2%

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Balsamic Garlic Roasted Mushrooms (Paleo, Whole30, Keto, AIP, Vegan)

These Balsamic Garlic Roasted Mushrooms are out-of-this-world delicious and flavorful, and they are a perfect side dish to any meal. Make them for the holidays because they cater to so many dietary needs and takes less than 20 minutes to make!

I have a love/hate relationship with the holiday season. I looove all the Christmas decorations and lights and seeing my family, but the stress of traveling, gift giving, and hosting can be a bit much. On top of that, it is the busiest time of the year in the blogging world.

HOWEVER, I do love the food that comes with all of it, especially all the delicious side dishes and desserts. And I can’t wait to serve these Balsamic Garlic Roasted Mushrooms over Christmas for my family because they came out freakin’ fantastic!

Balsamic Garlic Roasted Mushrooms Recipe

I’ve made these roasted mushrooms several times before and they are always a hit and one of my favorite sides to serve. They are so simple and easy to make, but the end result looks so gorgeous on the table and the flavor is just unbeatable from the umami of balsamic vinegar and the smokiness of garlic and thyme.

Balsamic Garlic Roasted Mushrooms

Great For a Potluck!

I love to serve these for holiday dinners and get-togethers, but they also do extremely well at potlucks because they travel so well and taste great warm or at room temperature. On top of that, these Balsamic Garlic Roasted Mushrooms cater to so many dietary needs if you are serving people with food restrictions or allergies.

Not only are they gluten and dairy free, they are also low carb, vegan, and even AIP-friendly! My mom tries to follow the autoimmune protocol, which is why this dish always gets made when we are together, AND because everyone always raves about them!

Keeping it AIP-friendly

There are only a few easy modifications you need to make to make this recipe AIP-friendly. Just substitute the cooking oil with coconut oil instead of ghee, and omit the ground black pepper. That’s it! It’s quite easy to cater to so many dietary needs when you are cooking with real food, and making a side dish like this for a big dinner ensures that everyone has a little bit of something to eat.

Don’t these photos make you drool? I need stop editing photos when I’m hungry because it always makes me want to eat what I shot. Good thing these Balsamic Garlic Roasted Mushrooms only take less than 20 minutes to make!

Balsamic Garlic Roasted Mushrooms

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Balsamic Garlic Roasted Mushrooms (Paleo, Whole30, Keto, AIP, Vegan)

These Balsamic Garlic Roasted Mushrooms are out-of-this-world delicious and flavorful, and they are a perfect side dish to any meal. Make them for the holidays because they cater to so many dietary needs and takes less than 20 minutes to make!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 86kcal
Author Jean Choi

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp ghee melted, or coconut oil for AIP or vegan
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper Omit for AIP
  • 2 lbs crimini mushroom

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 
  • In a large bowl, add in balsamic vinegar, ghee, garlic, thyme, sea salt, and black pepper, and whisk together.
  • Add in the mushroom and toss together until coated.
  • Place the mushroom on a baking sheet in a single layer. 
  • Roast for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and tender. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 692mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 0.8% | Calcium: 3.2% | Iron: 3.7%

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“Roasted” Garlic Lemon Paleo Instant Pot Broccoli

Make perfectly steamed Paleo Instant Pot Broccoli, along with the most delicious “roasted” garlic lemon dressing, all without turning on the oven!

Roasted Garlic Lemon Paleo Instant Pot Broccoli

Broccoli is one of those side dishes that’s a staple in our house. It goes well with almost all dishes, and it’s one of the few vegetable that my husband actually enjoys. I used to love roasted broccoli, but recently switched over to the steamed version. Either way, broccoli is just so delicious in all forms, and I especially love it seasoned with garlic and lemon.

One of the newest ways I’ve been cooking broccoli that’s been a LIFE CHANGER is in the Instant Pot. It’s so easy, SO quick, and there are just so many less dishes at the end of it all. In this “Roasted” Garlic Lemon Paleo Instant Pot Broccoli, both the garlic and broccoli are cooked in the Instant Pot and all if it’s done in less than 30 minutes.

Roasted Garlic Lemon Paleo Instant Pot Broccoli

Roasted Garlic Lemon Paleo Instant Pot Broccoli

You may be confused with the instructions when it says that you set the Instant Pot to 0 minutes for the broccoli, but that’s correct. The broccoli will cook super quickly as the Instant Pot comes to pressure, and that’s all it needs. You release the pressure as soon as you hear it beep, and you’ll have a perfectly cooked broccoli that’s ready to be seasoned.

And the “roasted” garlic lemon dressing, guys. I kinda wanna put it on EVERYTHING. It’s such a great flavor combo and I couldn’t stop eating these until they were gone. If you are in need of a new way to prepare your broccoli, I highly recommend you try this Instant Pot method, because it’s absolutely delicious. I’m pretty sure this will be the only way we cook broccoli until we get sick of it!

Roasted Garlic Lemon Paleo Instant Pot Broccoli

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"Roasted" Garlic Lemon Paleo Instant Pot Broccoli

Make perfectly steamed Paleo Instant Pot Broccoli, along with the most delicious "roasted" garlic lemon dressing, all without turning on the oven!
Course Side Dish
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 122kcal
Author Jean Choi

Ingredients

  • 1 small head of garlic
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp + 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 heads of broccoli separated into florets (about 6 cups of florets)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper Omit for AIP
  • Sprinkle of crushed red pepper, for garnish Optional: omit for AIP

Instructions

  • Slice off the top of the garlic head. 
  • Pour water into the Instant Pot and fit a steamer basket over the water. 
  • Place the garlic head on the steamer and drizzle 1 tsp of olive oil over it.
  • Close the the lid and make sure the pressure valve is set to SEALING. Set it to HIGH on MANUAL for 8 minutes. 
  • Once it beeps to a finish, wait 10 minutes for the pressure to release naturally. 
  • Open the lid and carefully remove the garlic and set aside to cool. Leave the water and the steamer basket in the Instant Pot.
  • Add broccoli florets to the Instant Pot on the steamer basket, while the water is still hot.
  • Close the the lid and make sure the pressure valve is set to SEALING. Set it to MANUAL for 0 minutes. 
  • Immediate release the pressure valve once it beeps to a finish and open the lid. 
  • Transfer the broccoli florets to a mixing bowl.
  • Once the garlic is cool enough to handle, gently squeeze out the cloves and place in a blender.
  • Add 2 tbsp of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the blender with the garlic cloves and blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the lemon garlic sauce over the broccoli. Gently toss together. Taste and add more sea salt, if needed.
  • Garnish with crushed red peppers, if using, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 664mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 25.3% | Vitamin C: 223.3% | Calcium: 9.5% | Iron: 8.2%

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