My eating habits throughout the year can be illustrated by a downward curve. I start off good, eating vegetables and tons of whole grains and finish up the year with sweets and loads of baked goods. Inevitably, I feel a bit more sluggish at the end of the year and my waistline, well, let’s not talk about the waistline.

So every January, I join the millions of people around the world who want to detox and get back into a healthier lifestyle. This vegan recipe, with a variety of vegetables and some plant protein, is a good place to start.

This stew uses cauliflower and tomatoes, which are both meaty and substantial vegetables. It also incorporates some plant protein from chickpeas.  You can use white beans or tofu instead. To thicken the stew, I opted for coconut milk instead of cream, making this totally vegan.

This recipe is healthy and simple without sacrificing the taste. Curry powder and garam masala are both blends of exotic spices including cumin, coriander, cardamom and tumeric. You can serve this with some steamed basmati rice or some toasted naan or pita breads to soak up all the flavors.

I hope this dish will help you a kick off a year of healthy and delicious eating. Now if only I can get back into those morning jogs…