Paleo Bread Crumbs

Paleo and Whole30 “Bread Crumbs”

One of the biggest challenges I have found in paleo cooking is to recreate the texture and consistency of breadcrumbs without using any grains, beans or legumes. Many paleo recipes call for almond flour, but this is not a great option on its own for dishes such as meatballs, chicken Parmesan and many others. This recipe has a ton of flexibility and takes almost no time to put together. If you have difficulty finding any of the ingredients in your local grocery store, I have provided links to buying them online. These “breadcrumbs” store on the shelf for 1-2 weeks or in the fridge for a month. You can also make large batches and freeze.

Ingredients

• 2 C of freeze dried vegetables – a mix of any of the following: onion, tomatoes, beets, green beans, okra, broccoli, peas, corn, carrots, chives, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, and/or kale*
• 1/2 C almond flour or meal
• 2 tsp sea salt (note some freeze dried vegetables include added oil and/or salt so adjust additional salt accordingly)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 tbsp dried chives (if mix does not include onions)

Instructions

• Put all vegetables into a food processor and pulse until they resemble a coarse crumb texture
• Pour into a bowl and add almond flour and spices
• Stir to combine

Enjoy!

*Where to Buy

Harmony House Foods soup mix on Amazon

Honeyville dried vegetable mix

Trader Joe’s, Market Basket, ALDI or Whole Foods supermarkets