Careme Recipes

Location: Quality Food Center - Bellevue East (1510 145th Pl SE)

Indian-Style Lemon-Garam Masala Chicken & Kale Curry (Stovetop)

A weeknight-friendly Indian-inspired curry using sale chicken broth plus lots of onion/garlic/ginger and in-season kale. Finished with lemon for brightness. (Not a pork-apple, taco, or steak/green-beans repeat.)

Ingredients

  • Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast (or thighs), 1 lb 1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions (1 lb) 1 large onion, thin-sliced $1.29 (sale)
  • Garlic (1 ct) 4 cloves, minced $1.50 (reg)
  • Ginger Root 1 Tbsp grated $4.99/lb (reg)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Fat Free Free Range Chicken Broth (32 oz) 1 cup $1.99 (sale)
  • Organic Lacinato Kale (1 ct) 1 bunch, sliced $2.99 (reg)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Mini Sweet Peppers (16 oz) 8 oz, sliced (optional but great)
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each (or lemon juice) 1/2 lemon (2 Tbsp juice) $1.69 (reg)
  • Neutral oil (canola/avocado) 1 1/2 Tbsp
  • Spices you likely have: ground cumin 2 tsp
  • Spices you likely have: ground coriander 2 tsp
  • Spices you likely have: turmeric 1 tsp
  • Spices you likely have: garam masala 1 1/2 tsp
  • Spices you likely have: chili powder or cayenne to taste (1/4–1/2 tsp)
  • Tomato paste (optional) 1 Tbsp (or 1–2 chopped tomatoes if you have)
  • Plain yogurt (optional) 1/3 cup to finish (or serve on top)

Instructions

  1. Prep: Slice onion, mince garlic, grate ginger, slice kale (and peppers if using). Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and lightly salt.
  2. Bloom spices: Heat oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium. Add onion with a pinch of salt; cook 6–8 min until softened and starting to brown. Add garlic + ginger; cook 30–45 sec.
  3. Toast: Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili; stir 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste (if using) and cook 1 minute.
  4. Simmer: Add 1 cup chicken broth and scrape up browned bits. Add chicken; simmer 10–12 min, stirring occasionally, until cooked through.
  5. Add greens: Stir in kale (and peppers). Cover and cook 4–6 min until kale is tender.
  6. Finish: Stir in garam masala and 2 Tbsp lemon juice. Turn off heat. If using yogurt, temper it (stir a spoonful of hot sauce into yogurt), then stir yogurt into the curry off heat.
  7. Serve: Great with rice or naan (not on your sale list), or alongside roasted potatoes from your list if you want an all-store meal.

Cook time: 35–45 min

Estimated cost: Medium

Health notes: Protein + lots of greens. Use light coconut milk (or less) to reduce calories; watch salt if your broth is salty.

Drink pairing: Off-dry Riesling or Gewürztraminer; for non-alcoholic: mango lassi or sparkling water with lemon.

Indian-Inspired Red Lentil Dal with Kale & Lemon (Stovetop)

A cozy Indian-inspired masoor dal-style lentil stew with caramelized onions and kale. Uses chicken broth from your sale list (or water) and finishes with lemon.

Ingredients

  • Jumbo Yellow Onions (1 lb) 1 large onion, finely chopped $1.29 (sale)
  • Garlic (1 ct) 3 cloves, minced $1.50 (reg)
  • Ginger Root 1 Tbsp grated $4.99/lb (reg)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Fat Free Free Range Chicken Broth (32 oz) 4 cups (or water) $1.99 (sale)
  • Organic Lacinato Kale (1 ct) 1/2 bunch, sliced $2.99 (reg)
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1/2 lemon (juice) $1.69 (reg)
  • Red lentils (masoor dal) 1 cup, rinsed
  • Neutral oil or ghee 1 1/2 Tbsp
  • Spices you likely have: cumin 2 tsp
  • Spices you likely have: turmeric 1 tsp
  • Spices you likely have: coriander 1 tsp
  • Spices you likely have: garam masala 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: chili flakes/cayenne to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook onion base: Heat oil/ghee in a pot over medium. Add onion with a pinch of salt; cook 8–10 min until golden and sweet. Add garlic + ginger; cook 45 seconds.
  2. Spice: Stir in cumin, turmeric, coriander, and a pinch of chili; cook 30 seconds.
  3. Simmer lentils: Add rinsed lentils and 4 cups broth (or water). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until creamy and tender.
  4. Add kale: Stir in sliced kale; simmer 3–5 minutes until tender.
  5. Finish: Stir in garam masala and lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt and heat.
  6. Serve: Bowl it up as-is, or serve with rice/flatbread.

Cook time: 30–40 min

Estimated cost: Low–Medium (mostly pantry spices + sale onions/broth)

Health notes: High fiber + plant protein. Very heart-healthy; keep oil modest for lighter calories.

Drink pairing: Dry Riesling or a light lager; non-alcoholic: masala chai.

Indian-Style Ginger-Garlic Shrimp Curry with Sweet Peppers (Stovetop)

A quick Indian-inspired shrimp curry with a fragrant onion-ginger base and peppers, finished with lemon. Works especially well with the shrimp options on your list.

Ingredients

  • Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp Raw 31/40 (sustainably sourced), 1 lb 1 lb $7.99 (sale)
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions (1 lb) 1 medium-large onion, thin-sliced $1.29 (sale)
  • Garlic (1 ct) 3 cloves, minced $1.50 (reg)
  • Ginger Root 1 Tbsp grated $4.99/lb (reg)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Mini Sweet Peppers (16 oz) 8–10 oz, sliced
  • Simple Truth Organic® Fat Free Free Range Chicken Broth (32 oz) 3/4 cup $1.99 (sale)
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1/2 lemon (juice) + wedges $1.69 (reg)
  • Neutral oil 1 1/2 Tbsp
  • Spices you likely have: cumin 1 1/2 tsp
  • Spices you likely have: coriander 1 1/2 tsp
  • Spices you likely have: turmeric 3/4 tsp
  • Spices you likely have: garam masala 1 tsp
  • Optional: coconut milk or yogurt 1/2 cup coconut milk OR 1/3 cup plain yogurt
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep: Pat shrimp dry; lightly salt. Slice onion and peppers; mince garlic; grate ginger.
  2. Cook base: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add onion with a pinch of salt; cook 6–7 minutes until soft and lightly browned. Add garlic + ginger; cook 30 seconds.
  3. Spice: Add cumin, coriander, turmeric (and cayenne if you want). Stir 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Simmer: Add peppers and 3/4 cup broth. Simmer 5 minutes until peppers soften slightly.
  5. Add shrimp: Add shrimp and cook 2–4 minutes, stirring, until just pink and cooked through.
  6. Finish: Turn off heat. Stir in garam masala and lemon juice. If using yogurt, temper it first (mix with a spoonful of hot sauce), then stir in off heat; or stir in coconut milk and warm gently (don’t boil hard).
  7. Serve: Spoon into bowls with lemon wedges. Great with rice/naan if you have it.

Cook time: 25–35 min

Estimated cost: Medium (seafood is the main cost)

Health notes: Lean protein; moderate calories depending on whether you add coconut milk. Use broth + yogurt for a lighter version.

Drink pairing: Off-dry Riesling or a crisp pilsner; avoid heavy oaky whites with the spices.

Stovetop Soy-Ginger Chicken & Bok Choy Soup with Mushrooms (Egg-Drop Style)

A fast, cozy bowl of Japanese-inspired comfort: seared chicken thighs simmered in a light soy-ginger broth with tender bok choy, mushrooms, and a silky egg-drop finish. It tastes like it took all day—done in about 35 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Naturalˆ Boneless & Skinless Fresh Chicken Thighs, 1 lb 1 lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth, 32 oz 4 cups $1.99 (sale)
  • Bok Choy 12 oz (about 2 small heads) $2.49/lb (reg)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Whole White Mushrooms, 8 oz 8 oz, sliced $3.00 (sale)
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions, 1 lb 1/2 large onion, thin-sliced $1.29 (sale)
  • Ginger Root 1 Tbsp finely grated (or minced) $4.99/lb (reg)
  • Garlic (1 ct) 2 cloves, minced $1.50 (reg)
  • Eggs 2 large
  • Soy sauce (low-sodium if possible) 2 1/2 Tbsp
  • Rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) 1 Tbsp
  • Sesame oil (optional) 1 tsp
  • Neutral oil (avocado/canola) 1 Tbsp
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Cooked rice or noodles (optional side/starch) 2 cups cooked rice OR 6 oz quick-cook noodles

Instructions

  1. If serving with starch, start it first: Cook 2 cups cooked rice or 6 oz quick-cook noodles according to package directions; keep warm.
  2. Prep: Thin-slice 1/2 large yellow onion. Slice 8 oz mushrooms. Peel and grate 1 Tbsp ginger. Mince 2 garlic cloves. Halve 12 oz bok choy lengthwise and slice into 1-inch pieces (keep stems and leaves together).
  3. Sear chicken: Pat 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs dry and season with black pepper (go easy on salt—broth + soy are salty). Heat 1 Tbsp neutral oil in a medium pot or Dutch oven over medium-high. Sear thighs 3–4 minutes per side until nicely browned (they don’t need to be cooked through yet). Transfer to a plate.
  4. Build the broth: Reduce heat to medium. Add sliced onion to the pot; cook 2 minutes, scraping up browned bits. Add mushrooms; cook 3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Simmer: Add 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 2 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce, and 1 Tbsp rice vinegar. Return chicken (and any juices) to the pot. Simmer 8–10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (165°F).
  6. Add bok choy: Stir in the prepared bok choy and simmer 2–3 minutes until stems are tender-crisp and leaves are wilted.
  7. Egg-drop finish: Beat 2 eggs in a bowl. Bring soup to a gentle simmer (not a hard boil). Slowly drizzle in beaten eggs while stirring the soup in one direction to create ribbons. Turn off heat. Stir in 1 tsp sesame oil (optional).
  8. Serve: Slice chicken and divide soup between 2 bowls. Add rice/noodles to each bowl if using, then ladle soup over the top.

Health notes: ~600–720 calories per serving depending on rice/noodles add-ins. Protein-forward, lots of greens, moderate sodium (use low-sodium soy and don’t over-salt). Great for a lighter night.

Drink pairing: You want something clean and lightly aromatic to play nicely with ginger and umami. - Best styles: Grüner Veltliner; Junmai (dry) sake - Washington picks: Treveri Cellars Brut (for a crisp bubbly option); if you can find it locally, Momokawa Junmai (widely available in the PNW)

Shopping list
  • Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast (or thighs), 1 lb 1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions (1 lb) 1 large onion, thin-sliced, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 medium-large onion, thin-sliced
  • Garlic (1 ct) 4 cloves, minced, 3 cloves, minced, 3 cloves, minced, 2 cloves, minced
  • Ginger Root 1 Tbsp grated, 1 Tbsp grated, 1 Tbsp grated, 1 Tbsp finely grated (or minced)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Fat Free Free Range Chicken Broth (32 oz) 1 cup, 4 cups (or water), 3/4 cup
  • Organic Lacinato Kale (1 ct) 1 bunch, sliced, 1/2 bunch, sliced
  • Simple Truth Organic® Mini Sweet Peppers (16 oz) 8 oz, sliced (optional but great), 8–10 oz, sliced
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each (or lemon juice) 1/2 lemon (2 Tbsp juice)
  • Neutral oil (canola/avocado) 1 1/2 Tbsp
  • Spices you likely have: ground cumin 2 tsp
  • Spices you likely have: ground coriander 2 tsp
  • Spices you likely have: turmeric 1 tsp, 1 tsp, 3/4 tsp
  • Spices you likely have: garam masala 1 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tsp
  • Spices you likely have: chili powder or cayenne to taste (1/4–1/2 tsp)
  • Tomato paste (optional) 1 Tbsp (or 1–2 chopped tomatoes if you have)
  • Plain yogurt (optional) 1/3 cup to finish (or serve on top)
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1/2 lemon (juice), 1/2 lemon (juice) + wedges
  • Red lentils (masoor dal) 1 cup, rinsed
  • Neutral oil or ghee 1 1/2 Tbsp
  • Spices you likely have: cumin 2 tsp, 1 1/2 tsp
  • Spices you likely have: coriander 1 tsp, 1 1/2 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: chili flakes/cayenne to taste
  • Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp Raw 31/40 (sustainably sourced), 1 lb 1 lb
  • Neutral oil 1 1/2 Tbsp
  • Optional: coconut milk or yogurt 1/2 cup coconut milk OR 1/3 cup plain yogurt
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Simple Truth® Naturalˆ Boneless & Skinless Fresh Chicken Thighs, 1 lb 1 lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth, 32 oz 4 cups
  • Bok Choy 12 oz (about 2 small heads)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Whole White Mushrooms, 8 oz 8 oz, sliced
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions, 1 lb 1/2 large onion, thin-sliced
  • Eggs 2 large
  • Soy sauce (low-sodium if possible) 2 1/2 Tbsp
  • Rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) 1 Tbsp
  • Sesame oil (optional) 1 tsp
  • Neutral oil (avocado/canola) 1 Tbsp
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Cooked rice or noodles (optional side/starch) 2 cups cooked rice OR 6 oz quick-cook noodles

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