I was so excited to recieve my Organic Unboxed box last week as part of a great campaign to raise awareness of eating organic. I’m passionate about eating organic whenever possible so I jumped at the chance participate in the challenge!
My box contained a huge variety of organic goodies; veggie staples such was onions, garlic, leeks and beetroots, organic spelt flour, brown rice, stock, olive oil, pasta, and even some amazing organic gin.
So the challenge; create a delicious meal out of the mystery goodies… I was totally up for the challenge!
I immediately decided to create a beetroot curry, which combines my love of curry and my love to beetroot. And the result is a gloriously red and delicious beetroot and coconut curry served with organic sesame rice and crunchy toasted nuts. It tasted heavenly…
Check out the wonderful contents of my Unboxed box!
And just a few reasons to eat organic (apart from the fact that it tastes great!);
- Organic crops are exposed to fewer pesticides
- Organic farming is great for farmers and more environmentally friendly
- Recent research has shown that organic crops are up to 60% higher in a number of key antioxidants
- Organic may sometimes cost a little bit more, but the benefits make it totally worth it!
[1] http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/news/2015/10/organicvsnon-organicfood/
Heres the amazing Madeleine Shaw with some more about the campaign and the unboxed challenge;
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What do you do when you find 4 beetroot and half a bag of spinach in the fridge?……mooch through Rebel Recipes and hey presto!!! This was absolutely delicious not to mention colourful!
I should have joined you yesterday in Oxford for your demo but am so looking forward meeting you when it’s rescheduled.
Hey Jude!
Fantastic, happy to help.
Aww I know, look forward to meeting you soon (ish)
Love
Niki xxx
[…] Beetroot is a divisive vegetable, often because people have only experienced it pre-packed and steeped in vinegar (though personally I love that too). Beetroot has loads going for it though – the flavour, texture and colour give it an interesting However fresh beetroot can find its home in a range of dishes – from salads to curries and even cakes. This curry from Rebel Recipes is gloriously red, and could be bulked out with a rinsed and drained tin of chickpeas.http://www.rebelrecipes.com/beetroot-and-coconut-curry-organic-unboxed-challenge/ […]
This is delicious!! Such a great way to eat beloved beetroots! Thanks for the recipe. Carolyn
Thanks so much Carolyn, it’s still one of my favourites – Niki xo
I absolutely agree that eating organic is vital for your health. Less chemicals, less pesticides, the better! I never would have thought of putting beetroot in a curry, but I think that is so unique and so creative! The beetroot lends this gorgeous, gorgeous color that you wouldn’t find in any other curry!
Hey Cassie
So glad you agree. And I hope you try the beetroot.. You’ll be surprised hon!
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