Winter Wellness Low Fat Curry (Printable)
A vibrant vegetable curry full of warm spices and nourishing ingredients for the colder season.
# List of ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
02 - 2 medium carrots, sliced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
04 - 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
05 - 1 cup cauliflower florets
06 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
07 - 1 medium onion, chopped
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 1 tablespoon curry powder
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
14 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
15 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Liquids
16 - 14 fl oz can light coconut milk
17 - 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
18 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ Garnish
19 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
# Steps:
01 - Heat a large nonstick pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, adding a splash of water if needed to prevent sticking.
02 - Stir in curry powder, ground cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and optional chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Incorporate diced sweet potato, sliced carrots, chopped bell pepper, broccoli florets, and cauliflower florets. Stir to coat vegetables evenly with spices.
04 - Pour in light coconut milk and vegetable broth. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
05 - Add baby spinach leaves and lemon juice. Cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes until spinach wilts.
06 - Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It fills you up with vegetables and warmth without leaving you sluggish or heavy.
- The spices wake up your senses and make the whole house smell like a cozy cafe.
- You can throw in whatever vegetables are sitting in your fridge and it still turns out delicious.
02 -
- Do not skip toasting the spices, it only takes a minute but it transforms the entire flavor from flat to complex.
- Add the broccoli and cauliflower early enough to cook through but not so early that they turn gray and mushy.
- Taste before serving, sometimes you need an extra squeeze of lemon or pinch of salt to make everything sing.
03 -
- Use a nonstick pot so you can sauté without oil and keep this truly low fat.
- Grate the ginger with a microplane for the finest texture that melts right into the sauce.
- Add a cinnamon stick instead of ground cinnamon for a deeper, more aromatic flavor you can fish out before serving.