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This blog is dedicated to wellness through healthy living and to the cultivation of creativity and fun. Here you will find plant-based recipes with fresh ingredients and every-now-and-then an inspired DIY craft/project. Have a look around and enjoy!

Monday, April 16, 2012

Coconut Curry Veggies and Chick Peas

   ·      1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
·      1 small onion chopped
·      3 garlic cloves minced
·      ½ tablespoon fresh ginger zested
·      1 tsp curry
·      1 tsp turmeric
·      ½ tsp cumin
·      1 zucchini diced
·      1 small red bell pepper diced
·      ½ green bell pepper diced
·      ½ yellow bell pepper diced
·      10 baby carrots sliced long-way
·      1 can chick peas- drained
·      1 cup of coconut milk
·      salt to taste

The more COLORS in a meal the HEALTHIER!

 Heat oil, onion, garlic, the ginger, and the spices in a large skillet for two minutes stirring frequently.

Add the vegetables- carrots first with ½ of the coconut milk and heat for about 1 minute.
 Then add the rest of the veggies, coconut milk, and chick peas. Cover and cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes.  

The zucchini will look like this before they are overdone and mushy.
Can serve alone or with rice.  Coconut rice would a delicious completion and Budget Bytes blog has the perfect recipe!

YuUuUuMmY!



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