This lovely meal that I am sharing with you today is quite super simple, with light prep work, and made with real food ingredients. If you LOVE spice, heat and everything nice this is for you. This was so good that my hubby and I had it for lunch the next day. Really loved the combinations of flavors, ingredients and textures in this meal. There is some prep work, but very easy. Firstly, i marinated the chicken with a few spices, a touch of olive oil and mixed thoroughly until evenly distributed. Placed in the refrigerator until i needed it for dinner. Next, i sauteed some of the veggies with the spices and heat to elevate the flavors in the dish. Then, all of the other ingredients i combined right into the crock-pot. The rest of the time let the slow cooker do it’s job. It’s pretty simple, but so darn delicious. When it’s ready, you may place in the bowl along with you preferred starch and garnish with fresh cilantro and juice of the fresh lime. Not only is it tasty, but there are so many health benefits with the combinations of flavors in which i mention down below.

 

 

 

 

CURRY BENEFITS:

Prevents cancer

Protects the heart

Improves bone health

Antibacterial activity

Liver toxicity

Relieves pain and inflammation

Prevents Alzheimer’s

 

 

 

CUMIN BENEFITS:

Promotes healthy digestion

Rich source of iron

contains beneficial plant compounds

May help with diabetes

May improve blood cholesterol

Fights inflammation

Helps with drug dependence

 

 

 

TURMERIC:

Fights inflammation

Fights free radicals

Boosts immunity

Eases joint pain

Protects the heart

Healthy digestion

Boosts your mood

May stave off neurodegenerative diseases

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BELOW is the recipe………………….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERVES: about 6-8

 

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 tbsp olive oil

1 medium red onion, peeled and diced

1 carrot, washed, peeled and chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 tsp ginger, dried or fresh

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp curry

1/2 tsp Asian garlic chili sauce, or preferred sauce

dash, sea salt

dash, black pepper

6-8 small colored potatoes

3 cups vegetable broth, organic and low sodium

1 cup corn, frozen or fresh

1 cup peas, frozen or fresh

1 can coconut milk, lite

1 package boneless chicken tenderloin, marinated, cooked and shredded

Garnish, fresh cilantro

Limes, zest and/or juice

Starch, optional

 

 

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

 

In a medium saucepan, low to medium heat, combine the onions and carrots; let cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until softened and fragrant. Add in the garlic; let cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until soft and fragrant. Next, add in all the spices, heat, 1/4 cup coconut milk and sea salt/black pepper to the mix. Mix to combine and let the flavors marry well together.  Remove from heat and place mixture into the slow cooker. Add in the rest of ingredients of corn, peas, potatoes and the last half hour add in the chicken or preferred meat option. Add the rest of the coconut milk and mix to combine. At this point, taste to see if extra flavor is needed.

 

Cover and let cook on high for 4 hours, or best at 6-8 hours. When ready, place in bowls with a bed of rice or another preferred item and garnish with fresh herbs and lime. And voila! A delicious meal for just two or a crowd.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NUTRITIONAL CONTENT: calories 409; total fat 16g; total carbohydrates 49.5g; dietary fiber 9.4g; sugars 8g; protein 13.3g; calcium 4%; Iron 22% and potassium 29%.

 

 

 

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