15 Savory Dishes Using Turmeric

Turmeric is a spice unlike any other, and has incredible health properties, including the reduction of inflammation! It also adds a beautiful vibrant yellow color to any dish. We’ve compiled a list of 15 savory turmeric recipes that taste amazing and are good for you!

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1. Creamy Mushrooms and Spinach With Turmeric Quinoa

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Whenever you crave something nutritious and quick, this Creamy Mushrooms and Spinach With Turmeric Quinoa by Annabelle Randles is here for you! Mushrooms and spinach are cooking with a light yet creamy sauce while turmeric-infused quinoa adds a unique twist. This dish is delicious served with fresh coriander and cashews sprinkled on top.

2. Spicy Turmeric Twice-Baked Potatoes

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If you want a change of pace and a little spice to your regular twice baked potatoes, Karielyn Tillman‘s Spicy Turmeric Twice-Baked Potatoes are just for you! They are very flavorful with the spices of turmeric and cumin and a little spicy from red pepper flakes. This recipe uses two potatoes, which could be a meal for two or a side dish for four. And don’t worry if you’re not a fan of white potatoes; these can be made with sweet potatoes, too!

3. Nourishing Ayurvedic Kitchari

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Kitchari is a staple comfort food of India, especially during times of fasting. Courtney West‘s Nourishing Ayurvedic Kitchari is rich in both fiber and protein, so if you need to hit the “reset” button, definitely make this easy and nourishing meal. It’s also really easy to make, so instead of going for takeout, try making this!

4. Turmeric Falafel

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Chickpeas are wonderful and falafel is one of the best ways to eat them. One of the great things about Florian Nouh‘s healthy Turmeric Falafel is that you can mash them and form them into balls to top salads, or use them as a sandwich filling. They’re moist and fluffy, and with a teaspoon of turmeric and just a teaspoon of olive oil, they are flavorful, but not too heavy.

5. Turmeric Flatbread

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Like all breads, the store bought options typically contain many shelf stabilizers and unnecessary ingredients and this recipe is just so hassle free. Skip the market, the endless ingredient lists, and whip up your own Turmeric Flatbread by Gabrielle St. Claire!!

6. Turmeric Leek Risotto

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This Turmeric Leek Vegan Risotto by Kristina Jug & Mitja Bezenšek is a great winter meal when your fridge is running low on ingredients! Gluten-free and Vegan. To make this gluten-free Turmeric Leek Vegan Risotto all you really need are a few staples, that most of us usually have. Some spring onions (or regular onion will work just as fine!), couple cloves of garlic, a carrot, some leeks. A cup or two of risotto rice, and then some spices and frozen peas.

7. Coconut Turmeric Dal

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This creamy Coconut Turmeric Dal by Liz Martone is nutty, savory, creamy, and warming with every bite. Not to mention, it’s packed with protein from lentils and vitamins from the addition of spinach! Pair with rice or any other grain, such as quinoa.

8. Turmeric Coconut Rice

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Who doesn’t need a colorful, extra quick and easy, super tasty, new side dish recipe? We absolutely love this rich and flavorful Turmeric Coconut Rice by Tara Binder as a side dish with pretty much anything including curries, veggie bowls, or stir fry.

9. Raw Mushroom Soup With Turmeric Rice

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This rustic soup is made from raw Brown mushrooms that are puréed with boiling vegetable broth. Serve each bowl alongside brown rice cooked with a pinch of turmeric to make it more nutritious and hearty. Make this Raw Mushroom Soup With Turmeric Rice recipe by Marta Ansaldo and Mimma Sangiorgio today to create a soup that celebrates the unique umami flavor of mushrooms.

10. Turmeric Hummus With Curried Chickpeas

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There’s hummus and then there’s golden hummus. This Turmeric Hummus With Curried Chickpeas by Caroline Doucet is spiced with a little bit of cumin and topped with curry-spiced roasted chickpeas. Not only do they add flavor to the dish, they also add a nice crunch. Pair this hummus with roasted carrots, crackers or raw vegetables and you got yourself the perfect snack or a quick healthy lunch.

11. Mediterranean Pizza With Turmeric Falafel

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This Mediterranean Pizza With Turmeric Falafel by Florian Nouh comes with mashed avocado, fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy vegan cheese sauce, and a topping of turmeric falafel. Can you already imagine the aroma that would fill your kitchen as this bakes in the oven? If you’re planning a pizza night, this should be on your “must-make” list. It’s easy, flavorful, can be made gluten-free, and so delicious. This pizza tastes like a dream — a dream that you can turn into reality in less than 30 minutes.

12. Miso-Turmeric Glazed Eggplant With Spicy Chickpeas

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This easy and simple eMiso-Turmeric Glazed Eggplant With Spicy Chickpeas by Wicked Healthy is exploding with flavor and color with the vibrant, fiery hue of fresh turmeric, rocket-red smoked paprika, lush green onion, and neon-red Thai chilis. Eggplants are halved and doused in a miso-turmeric glaze, then topped with wicked spicy chickpeas and chopped candied nuts. Serve this as a main dish or as a small plate, and double up on the glaze if you think you want a little extra for drizzlin’, dippin’ or putting on other things. You can never have too much sauce.

13. Spicy Golden Turmeric Cashews

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Need a healthy snack that’s a little spicy, a little sweet, and wonderfully savory? Whip up these Spicy Golden Turmeric Cashews by Buffy-Ellen Gill! Cashews are tossed with curry powder, turmeric, coconut sugar, and a pinch of cayenne pepper, then baked until crunchy. Not only is this recipe simple, but it also uses ingredients that are pantry staples. So grab yourself a bowl, a few easy pantry ingredients, and bake yourself a batch of these lovely crunchy cashews this weekend.

14. Indian Cauliflower Rice

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Indian Cauliflower Rice rice with turmeric, lime and pistachios is an easy and quick side dish that happens to be gluten-free and grain-free. It’s a healthy addition to your veggie curries, buddha bowls and salads. Cauliflower rice (especially the recipe listed below) tastes delicious and is great for weekly meal prep. Make up a batch and add it to your meals for a veggie boost all week long. Cauliflower has anti-inflammatory properties, promotes healthy digestion, and provides a lot of vitamin C. It also belongs to the cancer-fighting cruciferous family of vegetables. This Indian cauliflower rice by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler is easy, healthy, and delicious––you’re in for a treat…

15. Tofu Scramble

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This Tofu Scramble by Melissa Tedesco is simple and so yummy. It is full of protein and flavor – so good!

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