Ayurvedic Gut

So these Ayurvedic bowls are a perfectly balanced, highly nutritious plant based meal that includes complex carbohydrate for energy, complete protein for satiation and healthy blood sugar balance and healthy fats to nourish your skin and promote hormone health.

Each bowl contains:

Quinoa - a complete source of vegan protein meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids.

Chickpeas - a great source of protein and a legume which is high in fibre promoting healthy digestion.

Avocado - a nourishing and soothing healthy fat great for even sensitive digestive systems, and your skin will love you for it!

Sauerkraut/ Kimchi - these probiotic fermented veggies are full of live beneficial bacteria which keep pathogenic bacteria at bay and prevent illness. Kimchi is made with ginger and turmeric too which are bonus ingredients for igniting that digestive fire and reducing inflammation.

Veggies of choice - these fibre rich, disease preventing superstars are essential for a healthy gut and health overall, as well as making your bowl more tasty, nutritious and colourful.

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medicine system that centres its focus and philosophy around gut health or ‘Agni’ meaning digestive fire, a belief that good health all begins in the gut, as does all disease.

Ingredients:

½ cup quinoa (red lentils work well too)

1 avocado

1 can chickpeas, rinsed, drained and deskinned

2 tbsp raw sauerkraut or kimchi

1 cup chopped red cabbage

½ head broccoli, chopped

½ cup butternut squash, roasted

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp cumin

1 tbsp coconut oil

½ cup fresh coriander, chopped

Method:

Chop the butternut squash, and bake in a pan seasoned with coconut oil and smoked paprika. Cook for about 25 minutes.

Prep the chickpeas by rinsing and removing loose skins (this makes them crispier) lay them on a baking tray and season with olive oil, paprika and cinnamon. Cook for 15- 20 minutes.

Lightly steam your other veggies when the squash is 10 minutes from finishing.

At this time, also put your quinoa on to cook for about 10 minutes until the water is absorbed.

Arrange the bowl as you please with your cooked veggies and quinoa, then add the crunchy chickpeas, sliced avocado and sauerkraut. Top with fresh coriander to finish.