Reap the Benefits of Turmeric With These Easy Recipes

POPSUGAR Photography | Leta Shy
POPSUGAR Photography | Leta Shy

Turmeric is bold, is flavorful, and has recently enjoyed a surge in popularity thanks to a myriad of health benefits — notably, it's a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and can aid in weight loss. But unless you grew up cooking Indian food, turmeric may be a bit unfamiliar in your cooking routine. Kick things up a notch and incorporate this herbaceous powerhouse into your everyday menu with these simple recipes.

Turmeric Milk
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Turmeric Milk

Digestive woes, be gone! This soothing milk takes mere moments to whip up and tastes like dessert!

Coconut Turmeric Hummus
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Coconut Turmeric Hummus

Your Mediterranean hummus heads east on a Thai vacation with this twist on a healthy snack time staple.

Ginger-Turmeric Immunity Tonic
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Ginger-Turmeric Immunity Tonic

You don't need a juicer for this immunity-boosting shot, which is loaded with vitamin C.

Coconut and Turmeric Butternut Squash Curry
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Coconut and Turmeric Butternut Squash Curry

Perhaps the best known use for turmeric is in a curry. Try a coconut milk butternut squash soup for a revamped version of a cozy comfort food.