CAULIFLOWER AND TOMATO COCONUT CURRY

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SERVING SIZE: 4 to 6

INGREDIENTS:  

• 1 yellow onion
• 1 pound sweet potato (4 cups chopped)
• 1 head cauliflower (5 cups chopped)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons curry powder*
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• 23-ounce jar of Muir Glen diced San Marzano plum tomatoes
• 15-ounce can full-fat coconut milk*
• 15-ounce can chickpeas
• 4 cups spinach leaves
• Cilantro, for garnish
• Brown rice, for serving

*Using a high-quality curry powder is key to a complex taste in this curry. Using a full-fat coconut milk is also recommended versus light coconut milk, as it imparts a satisfying richness

DIRECTIONS

1. Prepare the brown rice according to the package instructions.
2. Dice the onion. Chop the sweet potato into bite-sized chunks (do not peel). Chop the cauliflower into florets.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute 2 minutes, then add the sweet potato and saute 3 minutes. Add cauliflower and ½ teaspoon kosher salt and saute another 5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 tablespoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon cumin, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne. Add the Muir Glen tomatoes and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until the cauliflower and sweet potato are tender.
4. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. When the vegetables are tender, add the chickpeas and 4 cups spinach and stir for 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Add another ½ teaspoon kosher salt to taste, adding additional salt if necessary.
5. Garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve with brown rice

BENEFITS:  Health Secrets 

Cauliflower

Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, pantothenic acid, and vitamin B6. It is a very good source of choline, dietary fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, manganese, phosphorus, and biotin.  While cauliflower is not a well-studied cruciferous vegetable from a health standpoint, you will find several dozen studies linking cauliflower-containing diets to cancer prevention, particularly with respect to the following types of cancer: bladder cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and ovarian cancer.  In addition, cauliflower also contains phytonutrients called glucosinolates that can help activate detoxification enzymes and regulate their activity.  The detox support provided by cauliflower includes antioxidant nutrients to boost Phase 1 detoxification activities and sulfur-containing nutrients to boost Phase 2 activities. 

Coconut

Coconut helps prevent obesity by speeding up metabolism, providing an immediate source of energy with fewer calories than other fats.  People who consistently use coconut products, report a stronger ability to go without eating for several hours with no affects of hypoglycemia.   Due to the fact that coconut has been known to reduce sweet cravings and improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.  The healthy fat in coconut slowsdown any rise in blood sugar and helps to reduce hypoglycemic cravings.   In addiiton, it improves digestion and many of the symptoms and inflammatory conditions associatedwith digestive and bowel disorders,  Moreover, to top it off coconut improves heart health by providing healthy short chain and medium chain fatty acids (MCFA) that are essential to good. 

FOOD AS MEDICINE!!!

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