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Warm Drink: Spicy Ginger Turmeric Tea

Servings 1 Serving

Ingredients

  • 2 oz piece of gingerroot peeled
  • 4 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 oz turmeric root or 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cinnamon stick or 1/4cinnamon
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil or coconut oil optional

Instructions

  • eel and cut gingerroot into several pieces and chop in food processor. Peel and slice turmeric root (if using) into thin slices. Be careful with turmeric on countertops, utensils, and your clothes, as it stains.
  • In medium-sized saucepan on medium heat, place chopped ginger, turmeric root (or powder), lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Pour boiling water over ingredients and whisk together. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes, then strain mixture into a cup. Allow to cool slightly, add maple syrup and olive oil or coconut oil (if desired), and enjoy warm.

Notes

Per serving: 101 calories; 1 g protein; 5 g total fat (1 g sat. fat); 27 g total carbohydrates (10 g sugars, 0 g fiber); 22 mg sodium