56 Turmeric Recipes to Help Reduce Inflammation

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56 Turmeric Recipes to Help Reduce Inflammation1/56 Red Curry Carrot Soup 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red Curry Carrot Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With its mix of delicious colors, textures and flavors, this soup is something special. —Dilnaz Heckman, Buckley, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 438 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 1059mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein. 2/56 Mom’s Paella 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8

Like my mom, I often prepare this dish for special Sunday get-togethers

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I enjoy cooking ethnic foods, especially those that call for lots of rice. Like my mom, I often prepare this dish for special Sunday get-togethers. Traditional paella uses saffron, but turmeric is a budget-friendly alternative. —Ena Quiggle, Goodhue, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 258 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 711mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. 3/56 Cioppino 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cioppino Recipe Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 40 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re looking for a great seafood recipe for your slow cooker, this classic fish stew is just the ticket. It’s brimming with clams, crab, fish and shrimp, and it is fancy enough to be an elegant meal. —Lisa Moriarty, Wilton, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 205 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable. 4/56 Slow-Cooked Curry Chicken 18 Reviews Slow-Cooked Curry Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 55 min

Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our three children love the spicy flavors found in this Crock-Pot chicken curry. Add more or less curry depending on your taste preferences. —Helen Toulantis, Wantagh, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 353 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 576mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 5/56 Tandoori Chicken 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A hand-mixed

spice rub makes ordinary chicken worthy of a special occasion

spice rub makes ordinary chicken worthy of a special occasion. Plus, it takes awhile to marinate, so you can do other things while the spicy yogurt sauce works its magic. —Dena Leigh at Amici’s Catered Cuisine, Oldsmar, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 310 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 548mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. 6/56 Turmeric Water 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Turmeric Water with Lemon and Ginger Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This turmeric, lemon, ginger water

is a fantastic pick-me-up when you are feeling a little under the weather or find yourself in need of a health boost. Turmeric is commonly used in Indian cuisines, and studies indicate it’s chock-full of antioxidants. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 7/56 Za’atar Chicken 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Za’atar Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s hard to find a dinner that both my husband and kids will enjoy—and even harder to find one that’s fast and easy. This is

No matter how much I make of this dish, it’s gone to the last bite

it! No matter how much I make of this dish, it’s gone to the last bite. —Esther Erani, Brooklyn, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 484 calories, 32g fat (7g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 1367mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein. 8/56 Red Lentil Soup Mix 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 batches (4 cups soup per batch) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Give your friends the gift of good health. Red lentils are protein powerhouses and are loaded with folate, iron and fiber. Oh, and this

soup tastes amazing too

soup tastes amazing too. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 257 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1067mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 7g fiber), 14g protein. 9/56 Pickled Zucchini 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings about 6 pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pickled zucchini is a great way to use up all those green beauties in your garden. Preserve them now to share as a holiday gift from your kitchen. —Tina Butler, Royse City, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 12 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated

It’s become a favorite at our house—see if it doesn’t do the same at yours!

fat), 0 cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 10/56 Texas-Style Spanish Rice 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The original version of this recipe was given to me by a Mexican friend, but I’ve modified the spices to suit my family’s tastes. It’s become a favorite at our house—see if it doesn’t do the same at yours! —Melissa Pride, Plano, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 166 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g

sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 11/56 Barbecue Chicken 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Saucy Barbecue Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Is there a better place than Texas to find a fantastic barbecue sauce? That’s where this one is from—it’s my father-in-law’s own recipe. We have served it at many family reunions and think it’s the best! —Bobbie Morgan, Woodstock, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken: 370 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 622mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0

fiber), 33g protein

fiber), 33g protein. 12/56 Creole Skillet Dinner 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Creole Skillet Dinner Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While living in Canada, I sampled this colorful dish at a neighbor’s. The following Christmas, I served it instead of my traditional turkey, and I received numerous compliments on it. I frequently substitute shrimp or sausage for the chicken … or add all three. —Bonnie Brann, Pasco, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 491 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 1131mg sodium,

75g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein

75g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein. 13/56 Easy Refrigerator Pickles 66 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Refrigerator Pickles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy refrigerator pickles recipe is a great way to use cucumbers and onions from the garden. Here in upstate New York, we have an abundance of cucumbers. —Catherine Seibold, Elma, New York Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 35 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 175mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 14/56 Spice-Braised Pot Roast

Herbs and spices give the beef an excellent taste

20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spice-Braised Pot Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Just pour these ingredients over your pot roast and let the slow cooker do the work. Herbs and spices give the beef an excellent taste. I often serve this roast over noodles or with mashed potatoes, using the juices as a gravy. —Loren Martin, Big Cabin, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 276 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 starch

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 15/56 Southwest Rice 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwestern Rice Recipe photo by Suzan Najjar Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this colorful side dish after eating something similar at a restaurant. It complements any Tex-Mex meal wonderfully. Sometimes I add cubes of grilled chicken breast to the rice to make it a meal in itself. —Michelle Dennis, Clarks Hill, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 198 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 339mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 5g fiber), 7g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch

protein. 16/56 Hearty Vegetable Soup 45 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hearty Vegetable Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 16 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me the idea to use V8 juice in vegetable soup because it provides more flavor. My best vegetable soup recipe is perfect to prepare on a crisp autumn afternoon. —Janice Steinmetz, Somers, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 105 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 488mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.

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