Although the coconut oil hype has died down I am still a huge advocate and have found a ton of uses for it beyond cooking. My family laughs at me because I seem to suggest it as a solution for everything!
Here are a few of my favourite uses for it:
1. High Heat Cooking
Because of coconut oil’s high smoke point it’s great for cooking at high heat. Many other oils can oxidize when heated.
2. Natural Makeup Remover
Just a touch of coconut oil quickly liquefies eye makeup, making it easy to wipe off. It is inexpensive and void of nasty chemicals you don’t want so close to such a sensitive area.
3. Natural Deodorant Base
Coconut oil has natural antibacterial properties which help to keep odor at bay. Combined with baking soda and some essential oils you’ve got a great deodorant that actually works! I’ve never looked back. Here’s a great natural deodorant recipe.
Since I clearly love coconut oil, I’ve recently started experimenting with coconut milk and I love it! I always use full fat because you know how I feel about my fats. The creamy consistency it adds to dishes is out of this world. Give this comforting soup a try and you’ll understand where I’m coming from… Enjoy!
Coconut Curried Lentil Soup
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- 1-2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 2 cups peeled and diced carrots
- 1 cup potato, diced
- 1 ½ cup lentils, cooked
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup Thai Kitchen coconut milk
- 1-2 Tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
What to Do:
- In a large saucepan, melt butter or oil over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic, onion, celery, carrots, and potatoes for 2-3 minutes.
- Add lentils, stock, milk, and spices. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
- Puree soup with blender and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the soup in a bowl and garnish with cilantro.
What are some of your favourite ways to uses for coconut oil?
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