With its warm, peppery flavor and a host of health benefits, it’s no wonder that turmeric is considered The Wonder Spice. 

Part of the ginger family, this South Asian spice has a deep orange color and a tough, brown skin. In addition to turmeric’s powerful anti-inflammatory properties, this bright root has been shown to strengthen the immune system, improve heart health, and even reduce symptoms of depression.

Ready to find easy ways to get the wonder spice into your diet? Start with these three simple recipes using turmeric that really lets the bright orange spice shine.

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Recipes Using Turmeric: 3 Delicious Ways

PaleoHacks Team

Warm Turmeric Milk

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Total time:7 mins

Cook Time:5 mins 5 minutes

Prep Time: 2 mins 2 minutes

Serves:2 cups

Warm Turmeric Milk

Recipe by: PaleoHacks Team

This comforting, savory and sweet beverage to enjoy on a cold day.

Tools

• Small pot
• Fine sieve

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond milk
• 3 cardamon pods
• 1 t finely grated fresh turmeric
• 2 t finely grated ginger
• 1-2 t honey

Instructions

• Place the ingredients into a small pot and place over low-medium heat.
• Bring to simmering point and stir for 2 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and pour the milk through a fine sieve.
• Serve warm.

PaleoHacks Team

Pumpkin & Turmeric Soup

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Total time:1 hr

Cook Time:50 mins 50 minutes

Prep Time: 10 mins 10 minutes

Serves:2

Pumpkin & Turmeric Soup

Recipe by: PaleoHacks Team

This bold, hearty soup is bursting with balanced flavor from coconut cream, pumpkin and turmeric.

Tools

• Medium pot
• Electric hand mixer

Ingredients

• 2 T olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 cups butternut pumpkin, chopped
• 1 t ground cumin
• 1 t finely grated ginger
• 2 t finely grated fresh turmeric (or 1 teaspoon dried ginger)
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup coconut cream
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

• Heat the olive oil in a medium sized pot on medium heat and add the onion and garlic and fry until brown.
• Add the pumpkin, cumin, ginger and turmeric. Stir until the spices have heated through and have become aromatic.
• Add the vegetable stock and bring to simmering point. Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes or until the pumpkin is very tender. Add the coconut cream then use an electric hand mixer to blend the pumpkin and stock until a smooth soup consistency forms.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.

PaleoHacks Team

Golden Ice

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Total time:2 hrs
15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins 10 minutes

Prep Time: 5 mins 5 minutes

Serves:2

Golden Ice

Recipe by: PaleoHacks Team

The maple syrup gives this icy treat a dose of sweetness that tempers the turmeric.

Tools

• Medium pot
• Ice cream container

Ingredients

• 2 14 oz cans coconut cream
• 1 t dried turmeric powder
• 4 T powdered stevia or maple syrup
• 1 t maca powder

Instructions

• Place a pot over low-medium heat and add the coconut cream, turmeric and stevia. Stir for 4-5 minutes or until the coconut cream is well colored.
• Stir in the maca powder then pour the mixture into an ice-cream container or plastic tupperware container.
• Cover with cling film then place into the freezer.
• After 2 hours stir with a fork, repeat after every hour of freezing until the desired texture has formed. Serve.

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