Have You Lost That Yum-Yum Feeling?!

A while back, my sister and I were talking about food (one of my favorite topics!) and she said, ‘I stopped eating it (I don’t remember what it was) I because it didn’t give me that yum-yum feeling.’ Of course, I knew instantly what she meant and I have used that phrase in my cooking classes ever since. To me, the yum-yum feeling is about more than taste, it is a delicious taste and texture and a warming of my soul that occurs when I eat delicious food that nourishes me too!

Now, not every bite you take throughout the day has to give you the yum-yum feeling but I think you should be getting it at least several times per day (at least once, please!).  In our never-ending quest for a healthier diet, sometimes we can lose sight of the importance of eating food that actually tastes good. This week, I am excited to share a recipe that is really good for you AND gives you the Yum-Yum Feeling. What could be better than that?

Chickpea and Sweet Potato Curry

Serves 4-6

Coconut milk really gives me the yum-yum feeling plus I love the sweetness of sweet potatoes, which are loaded with vitamins in this dish. The chickpeas provide great texture and great fiber!

2 Tablespoons unrefined coconut oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 ( 1 – i n c h ) piece fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into small chunks
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 cup vegetable stock
1 15-oz can coconut milk
1 teaspoon tamari
1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
juice from half a lime

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Add the onion, pepper, ginger, garlic and saute stirring occasionally, until the onion and pepper soften, about 5 minutes.

Add the sweet potato chunks, red pepper flakes and stir and sauté for about 1 minute. Add vegetable stock, coconut milk and chickpeas and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender (depending on the size of your chunks (10-20 mins). Add tamari, basil and lime juice, simmer for 5 minutes and serve.

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Until next week, Eat Well, Be Well and LOVE Every Bite!  ~Jenny

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