Losing your closest partner in life is incredibly devastating. A person who is going through this hardship truly requires all the love and care he or she can find from friends and family.
In my opinion, food, especially food that is nourishing and wholesome, is and always will be one of the best ways to express that love and care.
Unlike the heaviness that is characteristic of most traditional “comfort food” entrees, I prefer my comfort meals to be a bit lighter, yet no less full of warming flavors and satiating ingredients.
This Apricot Tomato Chickpea Stir-Fry is a perfect example of what comfort food should be.
(Nobody can honestly say that feeling bloated and bogged down is very comfortable, right?)
This stir-fry offers up a balance of healthy complex carbohydrates, fats, and protein to help support optimal energy levels. Along with energy-providing macronutrients, this dish is also filled with fiber and micronutrients that support digestion, immunity, and other essential elements of overall wellness.
Perhaps the most comforting aspect of this recipe, though, is the combination of spices and flavorings. Grounding roots like turmeric and ginger are simmered with warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
Apricots, tomatoes, and chickpeas are the perfect base for these flavors, especially when served over a satisfying bed of whole grains.
Nothing calls up comfort more to me than this combination. It’s just what someone who recently lost a significant other might need most.
This dish can be prepared ahead of time and then reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving. If desired, it can also be portioned into freezer-friendly containers and frozen for up to one month. (Reserve the cashews and cilantro for just before serving.)
Serves: 4
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