Some high-protein Paleo recipes that can help aid sleep include:
Salmon with Avocado Salsa
This delicious dish combines the protein-rich salmon with healthy fats from avocado. The omega-3 fatty acids in salmon can help regulate serotonin levels, promoting better sleep.
- Ingredients:
- – 4 salmon fillets
- – 2 ripe avocados
- – 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- – 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- – Juice of 1 lime
- – Salt and pepper to taste
- Directions:
- 1. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and grill until cooked through.
- 2. In a bowl, mash avocados and mix with red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Serve grilled salmon topped with avocado salsa.
Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry
This protein-packed stir-fry is quick to make and contains a good balance of protein and fiber from the vegetables. The amino acids in chicken can help promote relaxation and better sleep.
- Ingredients:
- – 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- – 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
- – 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- – 1 tbsp coconut oil
- – Salt and pepper to taste
- Directions:
- 1. Heat coconut oil in a pan and cook chicken until browned.
- 2. Add mixed vegetables and coconut aminos, stir-fry until vegetables are tender.
- 3. Season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
Beef and Sweet Potato Chili
This hearty chili is rich in protein from beef and fiber from sweet potatoes. The combination of protein and complex carbohydrates can help regulate blood sugar levels, promoting a more restful sleep.
- Ingredients:
- – 1 lb ground beef
- – 2 sweet potatoes, diced
- – 1 can diced tomatoes
- – 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- – 1 onion, chopped
- – 2 garlic cloves, minced
- – 2 tbsp chili powder
- – Salt and pepper to taste
- Directions:
- 1. In a pot, brown ground beef with onion and garlic.
- 2. Add sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Simmer for 30 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- 4. Serve hot with toppings like avocado and cilantro.
Turkey and Spinach Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
This dish is a great source of lean protein from turkey and iron-rich spinach. Turkey contains the amino acid tryptophan, which is known to promote relaxation and improve sleep quality.
- Ingredients:
- – 4 large portobello mushrooms
- – 1 lb ground turkey
- – 2 cups fresh spinach
- – 1/2 cup almond flour
- – 2 cloves garlic, minced
- – Salt and pepper to taste
- Directions:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F and remove stems from portobello mushrooms.
- 2. In a pan, cook ground turkey with garlic until browned.
- 3. Add spinach and cook until wilted, then stir in almond flour.
- 4. Stuff portobello mushrooms with turkey mixture and bake for 20 minutes.