20 Ways to Prepare Fresh Ginger!
Top 20 Healthy Recipes Using Fresh Organic Ginger
- 1. Ginger Lemon Grilled Chicken
- Ingredients:
- 4 organic chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp fresh organic ginger, minced
- 2 cloves fresh organic garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine ginger, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot with a side of steamed vegetables or rice.
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- 2. Ginger Carrot Soup
- Ingredients:
- 4 cups organic carrots, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh organic ginger, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth (organic)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (optional, for creaminess)
- Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add carrots and ginger, and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes until carrots are tender.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth (or leave it slightly chunky for texture).
- Stir in coconut milk for added creaminess and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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- 3. Ginger Garlic Shrimp Stir-fry
- Ingredients:
- 1 lb organic shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp fresh organic ginger, minced
- 2 cloves fresh organic garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add bell pepper and zucchini. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, add soy sauce, and toss everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately with rice or quinoa.
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- 4. Ginger Coconut Curry Chicken
- Ingredients:
- 4 organic chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tbsp fresh organic ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, sautéing for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Sprinkle curry powder over the chicken and stir to coat.
- Pour in coconut milk, bring to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with cilantro, and serve over rice or vegetables.
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- 5. Ginger Turmeric Fish Stew
- Ingredients:
- 2 fillets organic white fish (such as cod or tilapia), cut into chunks
- 1 tbsp fresh organic ginger, minced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 3 cups organic vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, sautéing for 3 minutes.
- Stir in turmeric, followed by diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Once simmering, add the fish chunks, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 8-10 minutes until fish is cooked through.
- Serve the stew with a side of quinoa or rice for a complete meal.
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- 6. Ginger Lime Chicken Salad
- Ingredients:
- 4 organic chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh organic ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 4 cups organic mixed greens
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the mixed greens, cucumber, and carrot in the dressing.
- Top with sliced grilled chicken and serve immediately.
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- 7. Ginger Miso Soup
- Ingredients:
- 4 cups organic vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp fresh organic ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp miso paste
- 1/2 cup organic tofu, cubed
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Instructions:
- In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
- Add ginger, miso paste, and soy sauce. Stir until miso dissolves.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, then add tofu and green onions. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot as an appetizer or light meal.
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- 8. Ginger Garlic Roasted Salmon
- Ingredients:
- 4 organic salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp fresh organic ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, combine ginger, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet and brush with the ginger-garlic mixture.
- Roast for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
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- 1. Ginger Lemon Grilled Chicken