Healthy Comfort Food
“Food is the most primitive form of comfort.”
Many of us are craving comfort food these days, especially as we're feeling cooped up, stuck inside, and/or experiencing challenging emotions that we want to "stuff" with sugary foods such as cakes, cookies, and other tempting treats.
These treats give us instant pleasure, and often lead to quick headaches, belly aches, and other undesirable effects on the physical body.
I'd love to give you some comforting food ideas this week, where the comfort is long-lasting and not just in-the-moment!
Your taste buds will be thrilled, and your bellies will be harmonized and satiated.
Scroll down for 3 recipes:
Rich Vegan Chocolate Dessert Soup or Truffles!
Homemade Simple Healthy Cream Sauces
Creamy Roasted Broccoli Soup
And also find the replay of my conversation with, where I discuss.
Rich Vegan Chocolate Dessert Soup or Truffles!
Ingredients:
¼ teaspoon cayenne
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ancho chile powder (or other chile powder)
Zest of 1 ½ oranges
1 can full-fat coconut milk
1 pound 53% to 90% chocolate
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions:
1. In a small heavy-bottomed pot, lightly toast the cayenne, cinnamon, chile powder, and orange zest on medium heat.
2. Add the coconut milk and bring to a just below a boil.
3. Add the chocolate and vanilla and stir occasionally until melted.
4. Enjoy this mixture warm, or transfer to a bowl to cool in the fridge.
5. If cooling, roll into truffles! Truffle toppings include cocoa powder, chopped nuts and coconut flakes!
Homemade Simple Healthy Cream Sauces
This sauce is delicious over roasted chicken, simple sautéed onions and beans, roasted tofu, roasted or grilled vegetables and grilled meats!
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon grass-fed butter or coconut oil
½ minced yellow onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1 can full-fat coconut milk or 1 ½ cups heavy cream
2 cups chicken stock or ½ teaspoon each dried rosemary and thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions:
Warm the butter or coconut oil and brown the onions on medium-high heat, about 15 minutes. Add the garlic for the last minute and cook until translucent.
Add the remaining ingredients and bring to just below a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer for 10 minutes, adjust salt and lemon and enjoy.
Creamy Roasted Broccoli Soup
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 sliced yellow onion
12 cups chopped broccoli (stems peeled and sliced)
2 cloves minced garlic
1 can coconut milk
1 quart chicken or vegetables stock
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Between 2 baking sheets, combine onion and broccoli. Drizzle vegetables with the oils, and sprinkle generously with high mineral sea salt. Rub with fingers to combine and roast until browned, about 30 minutes.
Remove pans, combine contents to 1 pan and add garlic. Mix to combine. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
In batches, blend vegetable mixture with coconut milk and stock. Blend until very smooth. After each batch, transfer to 1 vessel, so it is easy to adjust final product.
Once complete, as desired, add lemon, salt, additional coconut milk, fresh herbs, and/or freshly ground black pepper.
Help Is On The Way With Sheri Brown
Enjoy watching the replay of my conversation with Sheri Brown from Amare Global, where we discuss these recipes, how to find comfort and sanctuary in the kitchen, and how to support our well-being on all levels during this time of rapid change.