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Sunday, March 22, 2020

100 Turmeric Recipes

100 Turmeric Recipes at allroadsleadtothe.kitchen
100 Turmeric Recipes
I go through phases where a certain type of food or ingredient sits first and foremost in my mind. Something grabs on and won't let go until I've explored it further by learning more about it and using it in several recipes or applications. Lately, it's been turmeric—specifically the fresh root, which is part of the ginger family.

I think it started when I saw a bin of the fresh root at the market, stared at it for a few minutes, then left without buying any. I didn't buy it because I didn't want it to go to waste. I have a tendency to pick up cool "new" ingredients, only to let them go to waste while looking for the perfect way to use them.

So, in the new year, I've made a pact to let perfect go. I'm going to embrace mess and mishaps and mistakes, so that I don't miss out on life. So, I made a point of going back to the market and buying a bunch of that turmeric root to experiment with. I've grated it into scrambled eggs, soup, smoothies, stir-fry, and sauces. I've even embraced yellow-stained fingers and fingernails.

Turmeric is considered a superfood.

Superfood

/ˈso͞opÉ™rËŒfo͞od/
noun
A nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being.

Touted for its anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-aging, and anti-carcinogenic properties (which come from the active ingredient called curcumin), it is also used to help ease abdominal cramps, reduce bloating, and aid in digestion, as well as reducing the accumulation of toxins in the gut.

These are just a few of the reasons that earned turmeric its superfood status—searching the web will lead you to many more. I know that I'll be incorporating it, both freshly grated and dried (powdered, like you find in the spice section) into our diet on a regular basis. If you want to do the same, or perhaps it's already a regular in your kitchen, here are 100 recipes ideas to help you do just that.

If a recipe calls for freshly grated turmeric and you only have dried, you can go by the same rule that you use for herbs—3 parts fresh equals 1 part dried (so if a recipe calls for 1 tablespoon fresh turmeric, you can substitute 1 teaspoon dried).

Banana Flax Turmeric Overnight Oats by Nourish Everyday
Banana Flax Turmeric Overnight Oats by Nourish Everyday

Breakfast


Orange Pomelo Turmeric Mojito by Meg is Well
Orange Pomelo Turmeric Mojito by Meg is Well

Drinks


Whole Wheat Turmeric Blueberry Muffins by The Kitcheneer
Whole Wheat Turmeric Blueberry Muffins by The Kitcheneer

Bread


Turmeric Orange Poppy Seed Dressing by Give Recipe
Turmeric Orange Poppy Seed Dressing by Give Recipe

Salad and Dressing


Condiments


Turmeric Lentil Stew by Running to the Kitchen
Turmeric Lentil Stew by Running to the Kitchen

Soup


Braised Short Rib Tagine with Figs & Almonds {for two} by Snixy Kitchen
Braised Short Rib Tagine with Figs & Almonds {for two} by Snixy Kitchen

Beef


Pork


One Pot Middle Eastern Chicken and Rice by Ev's Eats
One Pot Middle Eastern Chicken and Rice by Ev's Eats

Chicken and Turkey


Gumbo Fried Rice from Iowa Girl Eats
Gumbo Fried Rice from Iowa Girl Eats

Fish and Seafood


Vegetarian Singapore Noodles by Living Lou
Vegetarian Singapore Noodles by Living Lou

Meatless


Moroccan Roasted Carrots with Yogurt Dressing by The Lemon Bowl
Moroccan Roasted Carrots with Yogurt Dressing by The Lemon Bowl

Side Dishes


Banana Turmeric Chocolate Cake by Give Recipe
Banana Turmeric Chocolate Cake by Give Recipe

Dessert and other Sweet Treats


For your pet



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