[Foodie Friday Recipe] Quick Cauliflower Coconut Stew

Get dinner on the table in a jiffy with this quick and satisfying cauliflower coconut stew recipe!
There’s really nothing as comforting as a hot bowl of hearty soup or stew on a cold winter day! Whether you are a meat-eater or a vegetarian or vegan, this delicious cauliflower coconut stew will help to warm you up with healthy spices and a rich, flavorful sauce. Warming spices such as turmeric and ginger can have an immune-boosting effect, while coconut milk adds healthy fats and a rich and satisfying dimension to this silky stew.
This recipe can be adjusted to suit your tastes and dietary preferences; Feel free to add tofu, chicken, or your protein of choice in Step 3. You may also add a cup or so of cooked wild rice, brown rice, or quinoa for some additional starch and substance.
Quick Cauliflower Coconut Stew Recipe
Serves: 4
Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 medium head cauliflower, stemmed and cut into bite-size florets
- 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, chopped
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 can full-fat, unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Directions:
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In a medium stock pot, heat the coconut oil for 30 seconds on medium heat.
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Add the cumin seeds and stir until they start to sputter. Then add the onions and cook for another minute, and then, add the tomatoes, stir and cook for a few more minutes until the tomatoes soften.
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Add the rest of the ingredients and stir together. Cover the pan and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to keep from burning.
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Ladle the soup into 4 serving bowls and enjoy! Leftover stew can be stored in air-tight container and saved for lunch the next day.
Recipe Source: DrHyman.com