Food Trend Thursday: Turmeric

 Spice It Up

                I enjoy keeping up with the trends. For instance the leopard is most definitely a neutral in terms of my closet and although many have stopped to offer to help me repair my denim most of my jeans now look like they have been through a paper shredded.(I will say the whole mom jean and croc trend is something I can’t quite bite the bullet on.) My trend loving self also translates itself into food as well. The second I heard about spreading avocado on toast, I was like “YASS QUEEN”. One trend that has been on my radar, but I haven’t committed to quite yet packs a punch with color and flavor. It also boasts some pretty hefty health claims. I am talking about Turmeric.

Turmeric is vivid orange spice that is common in a variety of Asian cuisine. It is many times paired with curry to help color a dish. It has a bitter flavor with a warming taste that is similar to a curry or cumin. Multiple studies have been done to monitor the effectiveness of turmeric as an anti-inflammatory agent in the body. So if you are looking to add spice and color to your meals, try turmeric! Here are some recipes that I look forward to testing.

Turmeric Latte

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If you’ve been there and done that with the green matcha latte, try a golden milk latte! It’s a fun addition to your morning routine or nutritious swap to warm up instead of your usual hot chocolate. In a medium sauce pan, heat up 2 cups of low fat milk (you can use soy or almond milk), 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp honey, a pinch of ground ginger, and ½ tsp of cinnamon. Stir frequently until honey and spices are incorporated and the milk is warmed.

Turmeric Poached Eggs

Want to add a little color and flavor to your breakfast? If you are poaching eggs, add a teaspoon of turmeric into the water. Your eggs will be a beautiful color and definitely Instagram worthy.

Turmeric Roasted Chickpeas

Need a crunchy, spiced snack? Rinse and dry 1 can of chickpeas and add to a mixing bowl. To the chickpeas, add 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tsp turmeric, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp curry powder, and ½ tsp cumin. Cook in an air fryer at 390 degrees for 12-18 minutes or in an oven at 425 for 20 minutes.

Stay tuned for more food trends and how to bring them to your kitchen. #trendy