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“Since truffle oil and caviar aren't always in the budget, learning to tweak and enhance just a few ingredients and flavor combinations can help you transform those ordinary ingredients into the extraordinary!”
~ Marcus Samuelsson
Pack a Flavor Punch!
Condiments are a great way to add some quick and varied flavor to your meals, and when you're following the paleo autoimmune protocol (AIP), that can be a little tricky. The vast majority of condiments contain ingredients not allowed on the AIP. So, what to do? No worries…I've got you covered with a great list of AIP-friendly recipes:
Toppings
- Carrot Ketchup from A Clean Plate
- Homemade Horseradish from The Fitchen
- Fermented Cucumber Relish from Salixisme
- Citrus Cranberry Relish from Autoimmune Wellness
- No Fail No Pound Sauerkraut from Phoenix Helix
- Roasted Garlic from The Tasty Alternative
- Crockpot Caramelized Onions from Phoenix Helix
- Hickory Garlic Olive Tapenade from Real Food & Love
- Rhubarb Chutney from Phoenix Helix
- Mango Salsa from Autoimmune Wellness
- Onion and Bacon Jam from Holistically Engineered (omit black pepper)
Spreads
- Vegan Butter from A Girl Worth Saving
- Garlic “Butter” from Grazed and Enthused
- Toasted Coconut Butter from The Healthy Foodie
- Blueberry Coconut Butter from Allergy Free Alaska
- Creamy “Mayo” from He Won't Know It's Paleo
- Garlic “Mayo” from Autoimmune Wellness
- Garlic Artichoke Spread from A Clean Plate (omit black pepper)
Dips
- Guacamole from Salixisme
- Mango Guacamole from Meatified
- Nightshade-Free Red Salsa from He Won't Know It's Paleo (omit allspice)
- Avocado Lime Dip from Primitive Homemaker
- Savory Pumpkin Dip from Meatified
- Roasted Beet Dip from Autoimmune Wellness
Salad Dressings
- Ranch Dressing from The Gingered Nectarine
- Avocado Dill Ranch Dressing from Creative Meli
- Raspberry Salad Dressing from Meatified
- Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette from Cali-Zona
- Italian Dressing from Don't Eat the Spatula
- Creamy 2-Minute Garlic and Dill Dressing from Better with Cake (omit black pepper)
- Cuban Mojo Criollo (Sour Orange and Garlic Dressing) from Curious Coconut (omit black pepper and the optional cumin and paprika)
Sauces
- Cherry Barbecue Sauce from Autoimmune Wellness
- Pumpkin Barbecue Sauce from Kaiku Lifestyle
- Teriyaki Sauce from Eat Heal Thrive
- Carrot Ginger Sauce from AIP Sisterhood
- Orange Ginger Sauce from Elana's Pantry (choose honey)
- Blueberry Sauce from Empowered Sustenance
- Basil Pesto from Real Food & Love
- Arugula Pesto from The Paleo Mom
- Alfredo Sauce from Meatified
- Avocado Cream Sauce from The Paleo Cupboard (omit pepper)
- Tzatziki Sauce from Pure and Simple Recipes
- Homemade Coconut Aminos from The Clothes Make The Girl (omit black pepper)
- Chimichurri Sauce from Gutsy by Nature (omit black pepper and red pepper flakes)
- Classic Nomato Sauce from The Primordial Table (omit black pepper)
- In-a-Pinch Nomato Sauce from He Won't Know It's Paleo
- Sweet and Sour Sauce from Gutsy By Nature (omit black pepper and cayenne pepper)
- Green Curry Paste from The Paleo Mom
Spice Blends
- Nightshade Free Curry from Phoenix Helix
- Nightshade Free Taco Seasoning from Instinctual Wellbeing
- Ranch Seasoning from Meatified
- Poultry Seasoning from My Big Fat Grain Free Life
- House Rub from Honestly Delicious
- Persian Seasoning from Meatified
Store-bought Options
Update 2018: As the paleo AIP community has grown, some store-bought spice blends and condiments are now available. Convenience food on the autoimmune protocol is a true gift!
