Oh no, not another veggie burger! Yep, it’s easy to get in a rut when it comes to planning and preparing dinner for your family. Eating the same types of food night-after-night can get boring and be the main cause for late night snacking. Yes, you heard me…”can cause late night snacking!” One way to avoid this dilemma is to step outside of your comfort zone and spice it up a bit. We have access to spices and recipes from around the world at our fingertips via Google, so go-ahead and search, search, search for a recipe that catches your eye. Check out your local markets and spice shops for blends that can be life-changing when it comes to enhancing the flavor profiles of your favorite recipes. Today I’m sharing my idea of Coconut Curry Roasted Vegetables served with Lotus Foods Forbidden Rice. A delicious stand-alone meal, or served as a hearty side, this Indian inspired dish was a big hit with my family. ENJOY!
Healing in the Kitchen:
- Curry is a blend of varying Indian spices, the most common being turmeric, coriander, fenugreek, mustard seed, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom.
- Turmeric gives Indian food a golden color due to its yellow curcuminoids, notably curcumin. Curcumin is a powerful antioxidant and contains several anti-inflammatory compounds known to positively effect brain function, cardiovascular health, immune function, and arthritic pain.
- Turmeric is more readily absorbed by the body when eaten with a fat. (Good to know given we’ve added a can of coconut milk to our curry sauce)
Resources:
http://www.medicinehunter.com/turmeric-kitchen-rx
