Want to turn your mornings around with the healthy, filling breakfast taste? Health Break: Perhaps you need a healthy breakfast curry? These nutritious, protein-rich, colorful ingredients and aromatic spices give a delicious twist on the usual business of breakfast. Let’s embark on this deliciously easy recipe that provides full nutrients and lasts longer.
Why have a Breakfast Curry?
These traditional breakfast meals: cereals and toast, are usually full of carbs, but not many nutrients to fuel you through a productive morning. A curry for breakfast is rich in protein, healthy fats, fiber, and necessary vitamins. The mix of vegetables and spices also aids in digestion and metabolism and keeps you satisfied for a more extended period. And it can be made according to your preferences!
What You Will Need
Recipe Yields: This recipe makes two persons and can be prepared in under half an hour. Here is what you will require:
- 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil for extra flavor
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp ground turmeric (anti-inflammatory benefits)
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp chili powder, if you like your dish hot
- 1 cup diced sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup spinach for added greens
- 1/2 cup chickpeas (for protein)
- 1/4 cup coconut milk (for creaminess)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- A squeeze of fresh lime juice for a zesty kick
How to Prepare Your Healthy Breakfast Curry
- Sauté the Aromatics
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add in the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger and sauté until they are fragrant and softened for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground turmeric, cumin, and chili powder (if using). Let these spices cook for the next 2 minutes so that they lose their raw aroma and give their full flavors to your dish.
- Cook the Vegetables
- Toss in the diced sweet potatoes and cherry tomatoes. Let the vegetables mix well with the spices, and let cook for about 10 minutes, until the sweet potatoes become soft. You will possibly need to add a splash of water if the mixture becomes too dry.
- Throw in the Chickpeas and Coconut Milk
- Add in the chickpeas and coconut milk and cook for another 5 minutes until everything is well combined and heated up.
- Finish with Spinach and Seasoning
- Add the spinach in the last minute of cooking, wilted. Season with salt, pepper, squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Serve and Garnish
- Once your curry is ready, place it inside bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro. You may be able to add a side of whole-grain toast for better texture.
Nutritional Benefits
- This breakfast curry tastes yummy but also packs plenty of nutritional benefits.
- Sweet potatoes come high in complex carbohydrates and fiber, keeping blood sugar stable.
- Chickpeas come in with plant-based protein and fiber to support digestion and muscle repair.
- Spinach and tomatoes bring high levels of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, which will give you a fantastic boost on the micronutrient side.
- Coconut milk brings to the table healthy fats and supports brain functionality, keeping you feeling full.
Final thoughts
A healthy breakfast curry, a great variant to add some juice to the dull mornings and nourish it with wholesome, whole ingredients. As easy and simple as it sounds, it provides much space for personal customization. If you have a passion for spicy flavors or enjoy the milder taste, you can always make the change in spices to meet your needs, thus enjoying a meal all day round.
So why not give this curry a try over breakfast tomorrow? Your taste buds and body will thank you.
