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Got a jar of turmeric but not sure how to use it up? Unleash the power of this golden spice with our top turmeric recipes! There are so many ways to use this versatile ingredient in rice dishes, soups, and more.

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Turmeric has a warm flavor and beautiful golden flavor: you’ll see it in everything from trendy golden milk to traditional Indian curry recipes. As two cookbook authors and recipe experts, Alex and I love using its unique flavor and color in recipes!

There are lots of claimed health benefits of turmeric, which is partly why its become so popular in the US lately. But we love it most because of its flavor and color. If you have a jar of turmeric and are looking for recipes to use it up, here’s a collection of our top turmeric recipes!

Turmeric recipes

What is turmeric?

Turmeric is a root, similar to ginger. While you can buy turmeric root fresh, the main way that turmeric is used is ground and dried. You can buy ground turmeric at your local grocery store. It has a warm taste that is also slightly bitter. Turmeric also has a bright yellow color, and is often used as a plant based dye. Turmeric is a common spice used in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine.

According to Harvard, turmeric contains curcumin, which may have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and antioxidant properties. Turmeric is currently being studied in human clinical trials for illnesses such as colon and pancreatic cancers and Alzheimer’s.

And now…our top turmeric recipes!

A few more turmeric recipes

Here are a few more ideas for turmeric recipes:

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Turmeric Poached Egg

Turmeric Poached Egg Avocado Toast | A Couple Cooks
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Looking for turmeric recipes to use up a jar? Vibrant turmeric poached eggs can be whipped up in no time. Serve them over avocado toast for a healthy breakfast, lunch or dinner.

  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Total Time: 8 minutes
  • Yield: 4 eggs 1x
  • Category: Eggs
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 4 large eggs

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, pour a few inches of water and bring it to a boil. Reduce to a gentle simmer and stir in the vinegar and turmeric.
  2. Crack each egg into a small bowl, then carefully slide each egg into the water. Make sure to give plenty of space between each egg. Allow to simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes, until the whites are set but the yolks are still liquid. 
  3. Line a plate with a paper towel. Remove the eggs from the pan using a slotted spoon, then allow them to drain while preparing the toast. (Throughout the process, take care with the turmeric water, as it can stain clothing.)

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Alex & Sonja

Hi! We’re Alex & Sonja Overhiser, authors of the acclaimed cookbooks A Couple Cooks and Pretty Simple Cooking—and a real life couple who cooks together. We founded the A Couple Cooks website in 2010 to share seasonal recipes and the joy of home cooking. Now, we’ve got over 3,000 well-tested recipes, including Mediterranean diet, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, smoothies, cocktails, and more!

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