Basmati Rice w/ Curry Vegetables

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The lightness of the rice is delightful!

Ingredients
Serving size: 4

• 2 1/2 cups Basmati rice (cooking according to product's directions)
• 1 yellow Squash (chopped)
• 1 large Onion (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 1 green Pepper (chopped)
• 1 cup mushroom (sliced)
• 1 medium Tomato (chopped)
• 1 cup Asparagus (chopped)
• 1 cup Broccoli
• 1/2 tsp Thyme
• 1/2 tsp Basil
• 1/2 tsp Rosemary
• 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 cup Water
• 2 Tbs Curry powder
• 2 Tbs Fufu powder (or 2 Tbs flour) & 2 Tbs water
• 1 Tbs Olive oil
• Sea salt (optional)

Directions

Cook Basmati rice. Set aside.

Heat pan with olive oil. Add squash,onions, garlic, pepper, tomato, asparagus, broccoli and thyme, basil, rosemary, cayenne, pepper and 1 Tbs curry powder. Cook for 10 minutes. Add water and 1 Tbs curry powder. Cook for 5 minutes. Mix fufu and water until pasty. Add fufu mix in small amounts until thick. Cook until thickens to your taste. Serve over rice.

Some Health Benefits

Basmati rice helps maintain blood health - it is healthy for those countering diabetes. It nourishes the brain and heart systems. It supports skin health and boosts the body's energy production.

Asparagus supports bone, skin, reproductive and cell health in general. It helps heal swelling and damaged cells. It is an energizer and a detox.
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Mushrooms are also a detox. They also support the blood, digestive and immune systems.

Tomatoes support blood, heart, skin, kidney health. They help help repair swollen and damaged cells. Garlic helps secure the immune system. It helps the body fight unhealthy bacteria and infections. It supports blood, lung and respiratory health. Onions have similar, but milder effects, as garlic.

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