10 Amazingly Beneficial Turmeric Recipes

Lindsay Duncan in Food on Sep 27, 2017

Turmeric is one of the spices that contains magical health powers. Okay, maybe not exactly magical health powers, but the benefits are pretty amazing! Turmeric is known in the health world as an anti-inflammatory spice, as well as actually helping reduce depression. Not only that but it can help improve skin conditions and work as a pain killer. With all those benefits, don’t you think it’s worth incorporating into your diet? Here are some simple yet delicious ways to absorb all that Turmeric goodness throughout your day.

1. Goji Orange Turmeric Smoothie

Kick off your morning with a sweet smoothie that has a kick of Turmeric! It will cleanse your bod for the day so you can be filled with all that good energy you need!

http://www.coconutandberries.com/2014/09/03/goji-orange-turmeric-smoothie-immunity-booster/ Photos and Recipe By: Coconut and Berries

2. Carrot Salad with Turmeric Dressing

Bring Turmeric to work with you everyday in the form of a delicious salad with a home made dressing.

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/this-carrot-salad-with-turmeric-sauce-will-make-your-skin-glow Photos and Recipe By: Mind Body Green

3. Turmeric Chicken and Quinoa

This one bowl wonder pays tribute to wholesome quinoa, lean chicken and that zing of Turmeric.

https://wendypolisi.com/tumeric-chicken-quinoa/ Photos and Recipe By: Wendy Polisi

4. Naturally Fermented Turmeric Soda

This Turmeric Soda is a soda worth brewing at home! Packed with all the benefits of Turmeric but tasting like a treat, you really do get the best of both worlds with this recipe.

https://www.growforagecookferment.com/fermented-turmeric-soda/ Photos and Recipe By: Grow Forage Cook Ferment

5. Vegan Lemon Squares

Bite into this amazing little treat and munch on some lemon squares that have a sprinkle of – you guessed it – Turmeric!

https://www.feastingonfruit.com/secret-ingredient-vegan-lemon-bars/ Photos and Recipe By: Feasting On Fruit

6. Mango and Turmeric Raw Cupcakes

Cupcakes don’t always have to look the same! These cupcakes are made with the freshest ingredients and don’t require any baking!

http://nirvanacakery.com/mango-turmeric-raw-cupcakes/ Photos and Recipe By: Nirvana Cakery

7. Turmeric Oatmeal

Check out this masterpiece! This bowl of energy is exactly what you need to get a jump start on your day.

http://laurencariscooks.com/turmeric-oatmeal-glowing-breakfast-bowl/ Photos and Recipe By: Lauren Caris Cooks

8. Turmeric Quinoa with Pomegranates and Walnuts

Make a batch of this at the beginning of the week and then scoop it into a container for each day of the week. It makes a great lunch and lasts all week.

https://wendypolisi.com/turmeric-quinoa-with-pomegranates-and-walnuts/?utm_source=sumome&utm_medium=pinterest&utm_campaign=sumome_share Photos and Recipe by: Wendy Polisi

9. Vegan Turmeric Quinoa Power Bowl

Pack a bowl of power in your lunch bag so you can power through a crazy weekday or even crazier weekend.

https://www.jaroflemons.com/vegan-turmeric-quinoa-power-bowls/ Photos and Recipe By: Jar Of Lemons

10. Healing Turmeric Cauliflower Soup

Do you have a cold? How about the flu? This soup helps you heal from sickness after your body has been through the wringer.

https://www.simplyquinoa.com/healing-turmeric-cauliflower-soup/ Photos and Recipe By: Simply Quinoa

Lindsay Duncan

Lindsay loves cooking fun and creative meals for friends and family. At home, you can find her trying out a new recipe found on Pinterest while trying to balance her husband's sweet tooth with her healthy eating habits. If she's not in the kitchen, you'll find Lindsay photographing people she loves and going out with friends to try the newest restaurant in her small town.

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