Here is a simple recipe that you can vary according to your own taste preferences, but if you are going to share with your dog please make it mild or separate his/her portion and omit the curry paste.
Curry Vegetables
Serves 2
Ingredients (use organic and/or local when possible):
1 cup of coconut milk (full fat or dilute with water to decrease calories)
1-2 tsp of curry paste (choose a mild curry or use less paste to minimize the spiciness)
4 small-medium potatoes
1-2 large carrots
1/3 to 1/2 bunch of chard (or use other dark leafy greens)
Directions:
1. In a saute pan on low to medium heat, warm the coconut milk and add desired amount of curry paste (remember only a small amount if feeding your dog as well, ie 1/2 tsp).
2. Add to the sauce; potatoes cut into small squares (less than 1 inch) and carrots cut into coins.
3. Lower heat to simmer the sauce, potatoes, and carrots until cooked (approx.10-15 min).
4. Add chopped chard or other dark leafy green and cover the pan for 4-5 minutes to "steam" the chard and soften it.
Serve and enjoy!!!!
**************Nutritional Tidbit*******************
Coconut products such as coconut milk and coconut oil are high in saturated fats but should not be condemned. The type of fat in coconuts is a medium-chain triglyceride which means that it can be converted into useable energy in the body rather than stored. The fat content does contribute to a high calorie count though, so use moderate amounts and be mindful. Virgin coconut oil is processed in such a way that the fat profile is more favorable so keep this in mind when purchasing some. Try some coconut oil instead of butter on a slice of whole grain organic toast....creamy and yummy! :)
Curry Vegetables
Serves 2
Ingredients (use organic and/or local when possible):
1 cup of coconut milk (full fat or dilute with water to decrease calories)
1-2 tsp of curry paste (choose a mild curry or use less paste to minimize the spiciness)
4 small-medium potatoes
1-2 large carrots
1/3 to 1/2 bunch of chard (or use other dark leafy greens)
Directions:
1. In a saute pan on low to medium heat, warm the coconut milk and add desired amount of curry paste (remember only a small amount if feeding your dog as well, ie 1/2 tsp).
2. Add to the sauce; potatoes cut into small squares (less than 1 inch) and carrots cut into coins.
3. Lower heat to simmer the sauce, potatoes, and carrots until cooked (approx.10-15 min).
4. Add chopped chard or other dark leafy green and cover the pan for 4-5 minutes to "steam" the chard and soften it.
Serve and enjoy!!!!
**************Nutritional Tidbit*******************
Coconut products such as coconut milk and coconut oil are high in saturated fats but should not be condemned. The type of fat in coconuts is a medium-chain triglyceride which means that it can be converted into useable energy in the body rather than stored. The fat content does contribute to a high calorie count though, so use moderate amounts and be mindful. Virgin coconut oil is processed in such a way that the fat profile is more favorable so keep this in mind when purchasing some. Try some coconut oil instead of butter on a slice of whole grain organic toast....creamy and yummy! :)
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