Coconut Curry
This meal is so delicious and warming that it is a favorite even if you are not doing an official detox protocol. The base is a fragrant combination of coconut milk, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon. Then add in warming vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, or squash, as well as a liver-friendly It’s a tasty alternative to cow’s milk that may also provide a number of health benefits.
Coconut Milk: It’s a tasty alternative to cow’s milk - especially when doing a detox protocol or even if you are dairy-sensitive. It contains essential vitamins and nutrients, including vitamin C and iron, as well as the MCT fats in coconut milk may benefit weight loss, body composition and metabolism.
Turmeric: This spice helps your liver modify, inactivate and eliminate toxins and excess substances produced by the body. Curcumin is the main ingredient in turmeric, an active ingredient that can eliminate leptin's effects, which is the main cause of cirrhosis. In addition, turmeric also aids bile production, which supports the liver detoxification process and prevents fat build-up in the body while restoring liver function
Cinnamon: This is not only a tasty spice but it has several health benefits including stabilizing blood sugar, increases weight loss, contains anti-inflammatory properties like polyphenols, proanthocyanidins and antioxidants that help us strengthen our immunity. It also works with our body to fight bacteria and fungi - all the things we are trying to eliminate in a detox.
Ginger: Used in most detox programs due to its ability to cleanse the body by stimulating digestion, circulation, and sweating. Its digestive actions may help remove the build-up of waste and toxins in the colon, liver, and other detox organs.
Cruciferous Vegetables - The best liver support comes from the sulphoraphane found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. Sulphoraphane triggers the liver to produce detoxifying enzymes that block free-radical attack on DNA.
Seeds/Herbs - adding fiber and filling chia, hemp or flaxseeds and/or herbs like ginger can aid in stomach upset, bloat, and even extra fat-burning fire.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) coconut milk
2 tbsp minced garlic
3 cloves of minced garlic
2 large carrots peeled and sliced
1 large crown of broccoli chopped into bite sized florets
1 yellow squash, 3 sweet potatoes, or 1/3 pumpkin, peeled and cubed
2 tbsp coconut or avocado oil
2 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Himalayan sea salt and black pepper to taste
1 lime cut into wedges
1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
Optional: 1 large skinless chicken breast
Instructions
Pour 1/4 cup coconut milk into a large skillet and heat on medium heat. Add in ginger, garlic, and cook until fragrant within 2-3 minutes.
Add in vegetables and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are softened.
If using chicken, in a separate skillet add oil on medium heat. Add chopped chicken and brown, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
Remove liquid from chicken and add chicken into the vegetable skillet.
Add remaining ingredients, except for lime wedges and basil, to the vegetable and chicken skillet. Stir well and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for another 8-10 minutes until curry has thickened.
Serve with cauliflower rice or rice.
Garnish with lime wedges and basil.
Enjoy!