STEWED CHICKPEAS (seasonal)

This recipe is on a seasonal rotation according to Ayurvedic principles and practices. The spices listed will warm and satisfy. If you’re heavy on Pitta, or you’re having hot flashes (who ISN’T??) leave out the mustard seed and cayenne pepper. You could easily eat on its own (I routinely do) or add in some diced tomatoes and blanched kale for a more rounded meal. Be sure to have some bread handy to sop up the delightful broth at the bottom of the bowl!

STEWED CHICKPEAS (‘mostly’ tridoshic)

1 can chickpeas (15.5 oz), drained and rinsed
1 hearty-sized clove of garlic, diced or crushed
1 slice of onion, finely diced

Spices: (to taste - I’m a fiery spice goddess, so…)
• 1/3 spoonful each of -
Turmeric
Black mustard seed (+ pitta)
Coriander powder
Curry powder
Cumin Seed

• Add in to taste -
sprinkle of pepper
sprinkle of salt
sprinkle of red pepper flakes (+ pitta)
sprinkle of cayenne pepper (+ pitta)

Add all to a saucepan with a bit of water. Bring to a boil, then let simmer for 15-20 min. If using, add diced tomatoes during the simmer time and kale during the last few minutes of simmer (just enough to soften). Enjoy!

FAVORITE JUICES AND BLENDER DRINKS


Track your Nutrition

Many of the blended juiced recipes I’ve listed here are made with minimal ingredients. That by no means means they’re lacking in nutrition! I use Cronometer (the free version) to map out my nutrition each day, and this site makes it simple to do. You can find a very concise nutritional breakdown of each recipe ingredient and adjust each recipe to fit your individual caloric and nutrient needs. I hope you’ll check it out!


JUICER RECOMMENDATIONS
If you’re looking for a juicer and don’t know what’s good or where to start, I’d suggest looking into the two I’ve listed below. They are great low/mid range and high end options. I own both and advocate for each!

Breville Compact Juicer
My long time favorite and really reasonably priced.

Hurom HAA Slow Juicer
Ridiculously expensive. Totally worth it if you’re a hard core juicer and juice is part of your daily menu.