This delicious healthy stew with warm spices helps our blood circulate which creates better metabolism. My Everyday Health stew makes the body feel good and light. And most importantly, it is a delicious reminder to take care of ourselves.
Note: If you feel there is a vegetable that is missing—add it!
What Do We Need?
The Soup
¼ cup Ghee or Olive Oil
2 Shallots (optional)
1 Potato
1 head of Broccoli
1 Carrot
1 Sweet Potato
1 handful of Green Beans
1 bunch of Swiss Chard (or Spinach / Kale)
1 tablespoon of Ginger
2 Garlic Cloves
⅓ Green Cabbage or Zucchini
½ Butternut Squash
The Spices
1 tablespoon Salt
2 cups of water
1 teaspoon Turmeric
1 teaspoon ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Curry Powder
⅓ teaspoon Black Pepper
2 teaspoon Garam Masala
½ teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Bay Leaf
1 teaspoon Roasted Chili paste
½ teaspoon Hot Paprika or Cayenne Pepper or Chili Flakes
How do we make it?
The Stew
- Wash and peel all the vegetables.
- On a cutting board, Chop the Onions into medium-sized cubes, mince the Ginger, and crush the Garlic.
- Cut the Butternut Squash and Potatoes into medium-sized cubes and slice the Carrots into circles.
- Cut the Green Beans into halves. Remove the stem off the Swiss Chard and slice the leaves. Cut the Cabbage in half and chop it. Break the head of the Broccoli into flowers.
- In a big stew pot on medium heat, add the Ghee or Olive Oil with the Shallots, Onion, Garlic and Ginger. Stir for couple of minutes.
- Add the Butternut Squash, Carrot, and Potato into the pot. Stir again.
- Add the Green Beans, Swiss Chard, Cabbage, and Broccoli.
- In a cup, mix the water with all The Spices. Pour into the pot.
- Bring stew to a boil, then lower to low-medium heat and cover with a lid.
- Let it cook for 45-60 minutes. Stir occasionally.
To Serve
- Enjoy My Everyday Health Stew with Rice, drizzles of Tahini, (page 25) Yogurt Sauce (page 26), or just as it is.
