3 winter warmer recipes that will heal you from the inside out
With winter well and truly set in, it’s definitely time to opt for foods that warm you from the inside out! Karl from Vitruvian Health has picked his top 3 winter warmer recipes to provide you with some cooking inspo. Each of these recipes has been crafted with ingredients that aim to provide you with both the macro and micro nutrients your body is craving, particularly during the winter months when the sun is low and body is internally more dormant than in the summer months.
1. Chicken Broth
Ingredients
- 2kg of chicken wings
- 4L of water
- 1 onion
- 1 leek
- 4 carrots
- 1 bunch of kale or spinach leaves
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 lemon
- Spices – we recommend cumin, coriander powder, cardamom and nutmeg
Method
- Fill a large pot with water;
- Add all of the above ingredients to the pot;
- Put a lid on the pot and turn up the head, bringing the pot to boil;
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer so there are little bubbles rippling across the surface of the water;
- Leave pot simmering for 4 – 6 hours (the longer the better, though keep an eye on water level as it will reduce over time as the goodness from the ingredients leak into the water);
- When the pot has reduced to ¾ or ½ full and the water is a white cloudy colour, turn off the heat and leave to cool;
- Once cool, drain the remnants out of the broth using a strainer (broth will be thick and jelly like consistency once cool);
- Separate into small containers to save some for later;
- Add a couple of scoops to a mug or bowl, add some hot water, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper;
If you prefer a plant based broth, feel free sub out the chicken for extra veggies.
2. Chicken mince stir fry
Ingredients
- 500g chicken mince
- 1 bag of frozen veggies (green beans, capsicum, mixed veg)
- 1 dollop of sweet chilli sauce (low sugar preferable)
- 1 cup of black rice, or a bag of microwave rice
Method
- Put a fry pan on low to medium heat, adding a little butter or coconut oil to prime the pan;
- When pan is warm, add the chicken mince;
- Using a wooden spoon, break apart the mince into small pieces;
- Prime a second fry pan (or your air fryer!);
- Add the bag of veggies;
- Cook both the chicken and the veggies until both are slightly browned;
- While this is cooking, add your rice to your rice cooker, or add the bag of rice to the microwave;
- Once brown, add the veggies into the same pan as the chicken, mix together;
- Add a dollop of sweet chilli sauce to the chicken and veggie mix and stir through;
- Ladle into your bowl;
- Pack the rest into containers for your meals the next day!
3. Raspberry and apple crumble
Ingredients
- 200g frozen raspberries
- 2 green apples
- ½ lemon juice
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Coconut yogurt
- 100g almonds
Method
- Add the raspberries and diced apples to a small pot over a low heat;
- Cover with a lid, bringing the raspberries and apples to a simmer;
- Once simmering, sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg;
- Simmer away until the apple and raspberries have separated into small pieces;
- Add a generous scoop to a bowl, along with a dollop of coconut yogurt;