Delicious Ways to Cook with Ginger!

Ginger is an amazing root to include in your diet, and it makes a wonderful addition to dishes that you can cook or bake. Using ginger is simple; you can remove the thin skin using the edge of a spoon and then dice the ginger into small pieces or a few large chunks, depending on how you want to use it. Check out the other Weekly Spotlight: Benefits of Ginger, Matcha, Turmeric, and Cacao for even more recipes and ideas!

Ginger also has many health benefits, as well. It’s a great anti-inflammatory and can help manage pain and nausea. Check out these 10 Incredible Health Benefits of Ginger (With Recipe Ideas!) for more ways ginger benefits your health. Plus, this guide show you How to Use Ginger, Turmeric, and Lemon to Care for the Body Naturally! And enjoy this amazing roundup of 15 Ginger Recipes to Boost Your Energy Levels This Winter! 

We also highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App  — with over 20,000 delicious recipes, it is the largest meatless, vegan, plant-based, and allergy-friendly recipe resource to help you get healthy! And don’t forget to check out our Weekly Meal Plan Archives! 

This week, we’re bringing delicious, fully vegan, and plant-based ways to cook and use ginger!

Soups and Stews

Source: Creamy Ginger, Pear, and Butternut Squash Soup

These soups and stews are perfectly spicy and warming. Ginger pairs well with many vegetables adding a spicier and deeper element of flavor to each dish. Plus, eating soup during the chillier months is a great way to keep warm and cozy all season long.

• Carrot Ginger Soup with Curried Raisin Relish by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler
• Creamy Ginger, Pear, and Butternut Squash Soup by Alison Marras
• Warming Carrot Ginger Soup by Julie Van den Kerchove
• Comforting Miso and Ginger Soup by Rita Marie
• Ginger Sweet Potato and Zucchini Soup by Angelina Papanikolaou
• Creamy Ginger, Pear, and Butternut Squash Soup by Alison Marras

Drinks

Source: Pear Ginger Smoothie

Ginger is wonderful to add into drinks for a spicy taste. When making ginger tea, you can take fresh ginger and steep it in hot water. Alternatively, you can use a store-bought ginger tea, but fresh ginger is best. These

• Ginger Tea by Melissa Tedesco
• Healthy Citrus Pear Ginger Tea by Shanika Graham-White
• Health Promoting Smoothies by Julie Zimmer
• Raw Turmeric Ginger Smoothie by Marina Yanay-Triner
• Pear Ginger Smoothie by Teri Macovei

Ginger Eats

Source: Ginger Balsamic Beets and Greens

These wholesome meals will keep you feeling fabulous and fueled. This is the time of year to enjoy eating, but also listening to what your body needs. These foods are all plant-based and are wonderful to eat, but make sure you’re also making sure you’re eating what you need, as well.

• Sesame Ginger Tray Bake by Carol Clayton
• Ginger Balsamic Beets and Greens by Alison Marras
• Wholesome Winter Bowl with Miso Ginger Dressing by Dominique Ebra
• Collard Wraps with a Peanut Ginger Sauce by Robin
• Orange and Ginger Glazed Tofu by Romy London
• Carrot Ginger Dressing by Ivy
• Basil Pineapple Ginger Smoothie by Daniela Modesto
• Maple Ginger Tofu by Bila