Turmeric | Healthiest Foods

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Turmeric is a flowering plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, the roots of which are used in cooking.The plant is rhizomatous, herbaceous, and perennial, and is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, and requires temperatures between 20 and 30 °C (68 and 86 °F) and a considerable amount of annual rainfall to thrive. Plants are gathered each year for their rhizomes, some for propagation in the following season and some for consumption,More info:wiki

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#10 Warming Carrot, Ginger and Turmeric Soup,More info:laurencariscooks

Turmeric is a delicious, fragrant spice, that’s packed with health benefits, but have you ever tried it fresh? Up until I made this soup, I’d only ever used the dried, ground version (which I absolutely LOVE!), but there’s something even more earthy about the fresh version.

Carrot and ginger are already a match made in heaven, so adding a bit of fresh turmeric into the mix creates another dimension of flavour.

#9 Turmeric sunshine coconut stew,More info:irishtimes

Method

For those days when only a big, smug bowl of virtuous sunshine will do, this recipe has got you covered. Adapt it with other vegetables as you see fit – butternut squash, pumpkin or a waxy potato will all add substance.

Place a large pan over a medium heat and add the oil. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and fry for 6-8 minutes until tender.

Add the garlic, chilli, turmeric and curry powder and fry for a further 2 minutes until the spices release their aroma.

Add the sweet potato chunks and stir until coated in the spices, then pour in the vegetable stock, coconut milk and chickpeas. Bring back to a steady simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until the sweet potato is just tender.

Check the seasoning and stir through the lime juice and coriander. Serve in deep bowls.

#8 Turmeric Oatmeal – A Glowing Breakfast Bowl,More info:laurencariscooks

Turmeric Oatmeal gives your breakfast a super health kick. With its anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric is a great addition to your diet. Try it out in this unique, delicious breakfast recipe!

Turmeric is having a bit of a moment right now, and for good reason. Turmeric has long been used in Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties, as well as to support decreased cancer risk, and detoxification. There are new studies being done to investigate it’s potential for improving cognitive function, blood sugar balance, and kidney function. That’s one hell of a spice if you ask me.

So aside from the usual suspects like curry (here’s a great turmeric vegetable curry recipe), turmeric is making its way into breakfast foods. By adding a little bit to oatmeal, you’re left with a glowing golden bowl of turmeric oatmeal… and who doesn’t love a big bowl of sunshine in the morning?

#7 Sweet Lemon-Pepper Turmeric Salmon (Paleo, GF),More info:perchancetocook

This Sweet Lemon-Pepper Turmeric Salmon has been a go-to in my house lately. And when I say go-to, I mean that I have it at least twice a week.

I really can’t get enough of it! Plus I love that it only takes 12 minutes to cook because this really opens up my evenings so that I can spend time doing other things… like wedding plan, wedding plan, and oh wedding plan! I’m getting married in 2 months, ah!

#6 Turmeric Chicken Stew,More info:foodandwine

In this version of chicken stew from Food & Wine’s Paige McCurdy-Flynn, hominy takes place of noodles, and add fresh turmeric and lime juice add an irresistible deep flavor. If you can’t find fresh turmeric, 1 tablespoon of ground turmeric can be substituted.

#5 Creamy Turmeric Cauliflower Soup,More info:cookinglight

#4 Vegetable Curry with Turmeric Coconut Sauce,More info:laurencariscooks

This vegetable curry is packed with earthy flavour from the rich, turmeric coconut sauce and all the wonderful vegetables included. You can throw in whatever veggies you have lying around so it’s absolutely perfect for using up leftovers for a great weeknight meal!