Turmeric Recipes For Breakfast And Lunch

Turmeric is part of the same family as ginger and is used in many Asian recipes, being the main ingredient in curry. A drop of turmeric highlights any preparation. We also love this ingredient due to its enchanting color, also used in industrial preparations under the name of E100 or Curcumin. Take a look at the following turmeric recipes below. They are delicious!

Properties and benefits of turmeric

This spice has antioxidant properties. It protects your cells and reduces LDL cholesterol levels, helping the stomach and liver in the process of digestion. It is the ideal option for those who have problems with the digestive tract.

By consuming turmeric regularly you can prevent inflammatory diseases, even cancer. It helps you fight the side effects of medications. It is also indicated for people suffering from arthritis.

The role of pepper in these turmeric recipes

Turmeric is usually added to the recipe at the end of the preparation, along with a drop of black pepper, which helps the body in the process of absorbing beneficial nutrients from turmeric, such as curcumin.

If you add the spice in the last 15 minutes of preparation, it can lose up to 85% of the percentage of curcumin. For this reason, it is ideal to use it exactly at the end of preparation or even fresh.

As for black pepper, it contains piperine, an ingredient that prevents the degradation of turmeric. Your body will thus absorb all the best of these ingredients. This unique property of pepper can be used in many other recipes, including medicinal preparations.

Turmeric recipes

1. Seasoned banana shake

The first of the few recipes with turmeric that we will present is a breakfast preparation with a unique flavor. It is very easy to prepare, and the spices give it an Asian flavor. To prepare two servings, you need the following ingredients:

ingredients

• 4 frozen bananas (100 g)
• 1 piece of ginger (5 g)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (1.2 g)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (1.2 g)
• 750 ml oat milk (3 and a half cups)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground anise (1.2 g)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (0.5 g)

Method of preparation

• Put all the ingredients in the blender and grind them well.
• Pour the mixture into glasses.

• Add a pinch of salt to intensify the flavor.
• Of the few recipes with turmeric, this is the simplest. Turmeric and anise are known for their ability to prevent intestinal gas.

2. Pasta with cheese and pumpkin

Who doesn’t love pasta recipes? If you are a follower of the vegan style, you can easily transform the recipe below, replacing the cheese with a vegetable assortment. You will need the following:

ingredients

• 2 tomatoes (40 g)
• 1/2 onion (40 g)
• 1/4 eggplant (20 g)
• 1/4 cup peas (25 g)
• 1 teaspoon salt (2.5 g)
• 1/2 cup grated cheese (120 g)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric (2.5 g)
• 1 packet of pasta (250 g)
• 2 cups diced pumpkin (400 g)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (2.5 g)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (5 ml)

Method of preparation

• First chop the eggplant, onion and tomatoes.
• Heat a little oil in a pan and sauté the vegetables.
• Boil the pasta separately in a pot. When the vegetables are ready, add the pasta and mix well. 
• Boil the pumpkin in a pot until soft.
• Mix the pumpkin in a blender with the rest of the ingredients until you get a sauce.
• Add the sauce thus obtained over the vegetable pasta, mix and serve with pleasure.

3. Baked lemon broccoli

If you like to try turmeric recipes, here’s an idea with broccoli and lemon. You will need the following ingredients:

ingredients

• 1 lemon (40 g)
• 1 head of broccoli (1000 g)
• 2 cloves garlic (2 g)
• 1 black pepper powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (1.2 g)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (30 g)

Method of preparation

• Wash the broccoli head and cut the stem, you will not need it. You can use it later for a vegetable soup.
• Place the broccoli bunches in a bowl and heat the oven to 200 ° C.
• Then add the squeezed lemon and garlic slices.
• This is followed by oil, turmeric and a little lemon peel for flavor.
• Mix everything with the broccoli bunches and put them in the oven on a baking sheet. After 20 minutes, the preparation is ready!