October 2024 Health Hotline® Magazine Issue 87

October 2024 Health Hotline® Magazine Issue 87

Recipes

  • Gluten-Free Spiderweb Brownies
  • Indian Curried Chicken with Spiced Basmati Rice

Articles

  • No Matter Your Health Goal, Mushroom Supplements Can Help!
  • What's the Deal with Endocrine Disruptors?
  • For the Love of Organics: Dried Herbs and Spices
  • Earth Watch
 

Gluten-Free Spiderweb Brownies

Gluten-Free Spiderweb Brownies Recipe

Looking for a spooky Halloween treat everyone can enjoy? These fun gluten-free brownies are sure to please and they are simple to make using Natural Grocers® Brand Gluten-Free Fudge Brownie Mix. They are thinner than regular brownies, making them go farther to feed a crowd and giving you lots of room for spooky decorations.

Brownies
1 stick of organic butter or Natural Grocers Brand Organic Plant-Based Buttery Sticks, melted
2 Natural Grocers Brand Regenerative Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs
1 tablespoon strong-brewed Natural Grocers Brand Organic Coffee (or sub water)
1 box Natural Grocers Brand Gluten-Free Fudge Brownie Mix
Spiderweb Frosting
1⁄4 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons organic milk (any type)

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly. 

2. Briefly whisk the eggs, melted butter, and coffee together, then add the brownie mix and stir just until all the dry mix is incorporated. Note: Be careful to not overmix the eggs or batter—this may increase the risk of your brownies cracking and your web not looking smooth.  

3. Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared baking dish. Tap the bottom of the pan several times to further smooth it out. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is no longer jiggly and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few wet crumbs. 

4. Allow the brownies to cool completely.

5. Meanwhile, make the frosting by combining the powdered sugar and 1 ½ teaspoons of milk in a small dish and thoroughly stirring until the mixture is smooth. If it seems too thick, add the remaining ½ teaspoon of milk. 

6. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag or a plastic baggie. Cut the tip off your piping bag or one corner off your baggie so there is a small hole.

7. Slowly pipe a spider web onto the cooled brownies. You can start it in a corner or make a round one in the center. Look online for inspiration if you’re unsure. Allow the frosting to firm up before serving, about 2 hours. 

Note: Natural Grocers Brand Bulk ingredients are packaged in a plant that processes gluten.

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Indian Curried Chicken with Spiced Basmati Rice

Indian Curried Chicken with Spiced Basmati Rice Recipe

Ounce for ounce, herbs and spices are some of the most nutrient dense foods we have, and Indian food really exemplifies how to put these flavorful, health-promoting foods to good use. This curry, inspired by Indian butter chicken, is quick and easy to put together. Feel free to omit the spices and butter to prepare plain basmati rice or sub your favorite brown rice for the white basmati for some extra fiber and nutrients, just remember to start it early since it will take longer to cook.

Spiced Basmati Rice
1 cup Natural Grocers® Brand Bulk Organic White Basmati Rice
2-3 Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Green Cardamom Pods, cracked
1⁄4 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Cumin Seeds
1⁄4 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt
2 teaspoons organic butter or Natural Grocers Brand Organic Plant-Based Buttery Spread for dairy-free version
1 1⁄2 cups water
Indian Curry Chicken
3 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
1 medium organic onion, diced
3 organic garlic cloves, minced
1 1⁄2 teaspoons Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Ground Cumin Seed
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Chili Flakes
1 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Ground Coriander Seed
2 teaspoons Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Ground Ginger
1 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Ground Turmeric
1⁄2 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Ground Cinnamon
1⁄4 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Ground Black Pepper
1⁄2 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt
3 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Tomato Paste
1 (13.5-ounce) can Natural Grocers Brand Organic Original Coconut Milk
4 cups small organic cauliflower florets (from about half a head)
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken (breasts or thighs), cut into bite-size pieces
1 teaspoon organic lime or lemon juice
chopped organic cilantro, for serving
Optional for serving
a drizzle of organic coconut yogurt
organic limes wedges
Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Red Chili Flakes

1. Prepare the rice by swishing it around in a bowl of water and then draining thoroughly through a fine mesh strainer. Combine rice, spices, butter, and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let rice rest covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and remove cardamom pods before serving.

2. While the rice cooks, prepare the chicken. Heat a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add coconut oil, swirl to coat and then add onion. Sauté onion, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes.

3. Add the garlic and all the spices and sauté for another minute or two until fragrant. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until it takes on a slightly darker color, 1-2 minutes.

4. Add the coconut milk and stir well before adding the cauliflower and chicken; stir again. Cover and cook, stirring every few minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the cauliflower is tender, 10-15 minutes. 

5. Stir in the lime or lemon juice and serve immediately with cilantro and spiced basmati rice.

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