Curried Root Vegetables
Our pantry and refrigerator are brimming with root vegetables this time of year. What better way to enjoy them than with a savory curry sauce? This recipe is vegan though it could be modified to add chicken or beef if desired. Another option would be to add a few cups of cooked garbanzo beans. Mmmmm, yum!
To continue on with the spirit of the giving season I am giving away another wonderful cookbook today. Stephanie O' Dea has written a bestselling slow cooker book entitled, Make it Fast, Cook it Slow. It is the perfect book if you are looking to eat healthier, are on a gluten-free diet (yes, all recipes are gluten-free), and don't have much time to prepare home-cooked meals. I have one signed copy for one lucky winner! Just leave a comment below to enter.
If you would like to preview some of her recipes you can go to her very popular blog, A Year Of Slow Cooking, which began in 2008 as a resolution to cook everyday that year using her slow cooker! Stephanie also has a new cookbook being released later this month, More Make it Fast, Cook it Slow: 200 Brand-New, Budget-Freindly, Slow-Cooker Recipes. The following curried vegetable recipe is one of mine, though Stephanie has a number of fabulous-looking curry recipes in her book.
Curried Root Vegetables
This savory root vegetable dish can be adjusted to the number of people you are serving. I have a large family and we like leftovers so I cook larger batches. If you are cooking only for one, two, or three, I suggest you cut this recipe in half. You can use canned or fresh tomatoes here. I like to use my frozen Roma tomatoes from my summer garden harvest! Also, make sure to cut all of your vegetables so they are about the same size, otherwise some will turn to mush while others may still be underdone at the end of cooking time.
Garnish
- In a cast iron dutch oven or 6-quart pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds if using and cook for about 30 to 60 seconds or until fragrant. Add the onions and sauté for about 10 minutes until softened and beginning to change color.
- Add the spices and sauté for another 60 seconds.
- Next add the root vegetables and sauté for a few minutes to coat with the spices and oil.
- Then add the tomatoes and water, partially cover pot with a lid, and simmer on medium heat, stirring occasionally for 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cooking time will vary depending on what size you cut your vegetables.
- Serve over cooked quinoa and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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About the Author
Ali Segersten
Alissa Segersten holds a Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition from Bastyr University and a Master’s of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States. She is a Functional Nutritionist, the mother of five children, a whole foods cooking instructor, professional recipe developer, and cookbook author. She is passionate about helping others find a diet that will truly nourish them. Alissa is the author of two very popular gluten-free, whole foods cookbooks and guidebooks: The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook and Nourishing Meals. She is also the co-author of The Elimination Diet book. Alissa is the founder and owner of Nourishing Meals®.Nourishing Meals Newsletter
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Tried it. Liked it. Will make it again. I added a chicken breast since my husband has trouble with meatless meals :)
Ooooo, I was SO excited to find this recipe. It was a hit at our house. AJ
I always keep coming back for this recipe and your creamy zucchini soup recipe! So delicious!
I made this the standard way, over the stove, and it was great! I have shared it on my site. http://itchylittleworld.wordpress.com/2012/01/12/curried-root-vegetables/
Thanks again for all your wonderful recipes! I've enjoyed so many of them and cannot wait to try more.
Jennifer
lol, root vegetables dont cook properly in a slow cooker.It would be ok in a casserole though
as a mom of 5 young kids and a full time physician...I can definitely use some ideas for slow cooking whole foods...we are on a gluten free, casein free diet...well I am and am trying to convince the hubby..LOVE your site...just had a friend send it to me...thanks!
I am in Phase I of the Elimination Diet and already feeling better. I've been telling everyone about your amazing first cookbook! This is the perfect time of year for me to be doing this, since I have a seasonal business that leaves me free in the winter. I worry about summer and think your new slow cooker book would be a great help. Hope I win!
Love your blog... I'm trying to find blogs that will support my daughter with her new diet of wheat and sugar free and we are bother veg as well.
This book looks like it could be most helpful for a busy family of five who is also very health conscious.
Glad I found you.
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Hi! Sorry I never received an email from you so wasn't aware I had won. I just emailed you and will send you another one with my shipping info. Thank you!
That looks like a great book!
I made this today for dinner and served it on it's own with dried coconut on top - a total winner for everyone!! I substituted the potatoes for cauliflower and one of the boys who doesn't 'do' vegetables easily declared the whole lot yummy, even the cauliflower! Thank you x
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I've heard a lot about her recipes. Great giveaway!
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I can't wait to try this one. Looks like great wintertime comfort food.
-Helen
Although I have a crockpot I rarely use it, just not sure what to make in it. I'm sure this book would kick the dust off it! - Jenny Eliuk, Vail, CO (formerly Bham)
I have been slow cooking a lot lately. This recipe sounds perfect for me. Thank you so much!!
This curry looks divine!
Ali,
Your generous heart is overflowing again. Thank you!
Barbara
root vegetables & curry are two of my favorite things! perhaps this could even be adapted for a slow cooker ;)
Great recipe! Can't wait to try it! I'd love to win the book!
I made the curried root veg dish for dinner tonight. It was so good! Everyone enjoyed it from the baby to the adults.
Thanks for the opportunity to win a new cookbook to try!
Thanks for dinner tomorrow! Love your cookbook and it has helped my family through this entire year with few complaints.
Thanks for tomorrow's dinner!
I would just love this book! Sounds perfect for our house and needing more balance with cooking! Love the recipe.
Slow cooking is wonderful! Please enter me!
I've recently purchased The Wholelife Nutirition cookbook and made some recipes already. The book is great and I would like to get new ideas from the Make it Fast, Cook it Slow cookbook too.
Love your recipes. Having a cookbook would just rock! Thank you for the time and commitment you put into your blog. PM
My niece, a young mom, has just discovered she is gluten intolerant, and with another little one on the way, needs some ideas for time saving GF cooking. This cookbook looks promising. We both need to eat GF, but also dairy free. Does this book have many recipes that would also meet this added need? If not, can you recommend any resources? My niece is really struggling with the time element as she tries to change habits of cooking for her young family. Thanks so much! I love your web site.
Yes, I really need to get to using my slow cooker. And that root veggie recipe looks delicious and perfect for this cold weather!
I never thought slow cooking and healthy could go together! Looking forward to it.
please please please let this be my lucky day. I work at the Moscow Food Co-op and am always sending customers to check out your website!
Thanks for offering a give-away! We are expecting our sixth child, just received a brand new crockpot two days ago, I've been CRAVING curries and all I eat these days are veggies (have to follow a gestational diabetic diet). Can't wait to make your curried veg recipe! Best blog EVER.
Just found your site and shared this recipe on Facebook. Awesome!
Yummy curry recipe! I'm so glad I found your blog!
I love using my crockpot and would love this cook book. Catherine B
After returning from traveling in a car on I5 for six days with three kids and having to try and find healthy food on the way I went straight to your cookbook and made your butternut squash soup. It was the medicine my family needed to start to feel healthy again. We love your cookbook. As a part time working mum, I really am excited about a slow cooker cook book out there that focuses on health and flavor, even if I don't win it I'm going to try and buy it!
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Barb
just shared on facebook, cant wait to try this
yay curry!
Ooh, I would love to win this cookbook! Thanks for the giveaway! KR
I have thrown away all my old cookbooks that lead me to the unhealthy way to feed my body. The only one I use is is yours Ali. Healthy crock pot meals are the best!
Oh, fantastic! I've been looking for a reason to pull out the ole crockpot! Thank you!
Sounds great! I'm eating your wasabi cabbage salad right this minute, so yummy! You guys have the best recipes, I really appreciate this site and your book. So helpful!!
I just got a slow cooker and am not exactly sure what to do with it... I have a feeling this would help :)
Love slow cooking, simplifies my life in soooo many ways. Look forward to reading all the recipes
Thanks for the inspiration and cookbook offer-Happy Holidays, Teresa
I love my crockpot and would happily use it daily. Various food allergies in our family make cooking a bit of a challenge so I'm always on the look out for great recipes that will avoid the use of the epi-pen! Thanks for an inspiring site.
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