The Functional Foodie Kitchen

Real-food recipes with protein, fiber, and no food rules.

The Functional Foodie Kitchen
These are the recipes I make and share through Thrive Functional Nutrition, my practice focused on women’s hormonal and metabolic health. They’re simple, real-food meals built around protein and fiber, with no food rules and no perfection required. Pick one, make it your way, and save it for a busy week. Many can be made ahead or frozen.

Recipes are for education and aren’t medical advice or a personalized meal plan.

Silvanna Topete, MS Silvanna Topete, MS

Instant Pot Beef & Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

This Instant Pot shepherd’s pie is pure comfort food with a nourishing upgrade. Grass-fed beef and lentils simmer in homemade turkey bone broth with soy sauce and tomato paste, then get topped with a buttery potato-cauliflower mash. Each serving has 48 g protein and 12 g fiber. Slow cooker directions included.

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