Welcome to Nourish & Balance: Ayurvedic-Inspired Recipes
Discover a collection of recipes thoughtfully crafted to harmonize with the principles of Ayurveda, designed to nourish the body, mind, and spirit. Each recipe is rooted in the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda, using fresh, seasonal ingredients that balance your unique dosha and support your wellness journey. Whether you're seeking to energize, ground, or detoxify, these dishes will help you align with nature's rhythms and foster optimal health.
# of Recipes
33
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the season we are in tastes and/or the gunas, the qualities of the food.
Vata, Pitta, Kapha
Spring Greens Breakfast Bowl with Soft-Boiled Eggs
This Spring Greens Breakfast Bowl combines grounding coconut oil, detoxifying turmeric, and invigorating mustard greens and asparagus. These vegetables, high in fiber and vitamins, support digestion, nourish the liver, and help balance the body during the spring season. The soft-boiled eggs provide protein and healthy fats, complementing the dish's vibrant, revitalizing qualities, perfect for balancing the Kapha and Vata doshas.
Vata, Kapha
Golden Root & Chickpea Bowl
This bowl is warming, grounding, and easy to digest. It balances Vata beautifully and is generally suitable for Kapha, with slight moderation for Pitta types. The dish is rich in sweet, slightly pungent, and astringent tastes. Its dominant gunas (qualities) are soft, moist, warm, and mildly oily—making it ideal for calming dryness, anxiety, and cold conditions.
Kapha, Vata
Dandelion Delight with Avocado & Pomegranate
This vibrant winter salad is designed to support Kapha dosha by promoting lightness, cleansing the blood, and enhancing iron absorption. The bitter and slightly pungent qualities of dandelion greens help stimulate digestion, while sweet pomegranate seeds offer balance and a burst of antioxidants. Warming spices such as ginger and cardamom further kindle the digestive fire, making this dish both nourishing and revitalizing during colder months.
Kapha, Vata
Golden Sunshine Detox Dressing
This vibrant, anti-inflammatory dressing balances Vata and Kapha while gently supporting Pitta. Turmeric, ginger, and garlic stimulate digestion (Agni) and circulation, while lemon and ACV promote detoxification. Honey and olive oil provide nourishment and grounding. Perfect for drizzling over fresh salads, roasted veggies, or grain bowls for a boost of healing energy.
Pitta, Vata, Kapha
Roasted Beets with Chickpeas & Mustard Greens
This roasted beet and chickpea dish features an added burst of flavor from purple onion. Earthy sweetness from the beets and chickpeas meets gentle warmth from turmeric and cardamom. Lightly sautéed mustard greens introduce a balancing bitter note, while creamy goat cheese soothes. Crunchy pepitas complete this nourishing meal, particularly supportive for Vata and Pitta in moderation.
Kapha, Vata, Pitta
Turmeric & Moringa Encrusted Salmon with Roasted Veggies + Ginger-Tahini Drizzle
A vibrant, tridoshic-friendly dish featuring salmon encrusted with moringa and turmeric—both powerhouse herbs for reducing inflammation and nourishing tissues. Served with lightly roasted seasonal vegetables and a ginger-tahini drizzle, this meal supports digestion, immunity, and balance through all seasons.
Kapha, Pitta, Vata
Roasted Beet & Garlic Hummus
This vibrant Beet Hummus is a perfect balance of nourishing, grounding ingredients. Beets are deeply detoxifying and pacify Pitta and Vata doshas, while chickpeas are grounding and help balance Vata and Pitta. The combination of fresh turmeric, garlic, coriander, and coconut oil adds warming properties, making this hummus ideal for the cooler months. Enjoy it as a savory snack or spread for a dose of vitality and balance.
Vata
Tender Moringa-Turmeric Country Style Ribs
A grounding, deeply nourishing dish featuring organic pork simmered in a light tomato-chicken broth, subtly spiced with moringa and turmeric, and finished with a kiss of BBQ glaze. Served with basmati rice and sautéed chard-beet greens, this meal brings comfort, strength, and vibrant nourishment.
Kapha, Pitta, Vata
Spring Quinoa & Sprout Bowl with Zesty Ginger Dressing
This vibrant Spring Quinoa & Sprout Bowl is a light, nourishing meal packed with fresh, alkalizing ingredients. The combination of quinoa, sprouts, and soft-boiled eggs provides balanced protein, while avocado and olive oil offer healthy fats. The lime and apple cider vinegar dressing with ginger adds digestive fire, making this bowl ideal for spring cleansing. This meal is tridoshic—balancing for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—when adjusted mindfully.
Kapha, Vata
Revitalizing Late Winter Chicken Bone Broth
Revitalizing Late Winter Chicken Broth is a light yet deeply nourishing tonic designed to warm, strengthen digestion, and gently detoxify the body in preparation for spring. The combination of slow-simmered chicken, mineral-rich vinegar, warming spices, and dried greens creates a broth that is both grounding and easy to digest, primarily benefiting Vata and Kapha while remaining mild for Pitta.
Vata
Beef, Barley & Carrot Stew with Hingvastak
This nourishing beef and carrot barley stew is both grounding and warming—perfect for colder seasons or whenever Vata tends to feel imbalanced. Hingvastak, a traditional Ayurvedic spice blend, helps kindle the digestive fire, reduce gas, and enhance the overall assimilation of nutrients. Beef adds strength and vigor, while barley and carrots offer wholesome fiber and natural sweetness to balance the dish.