Category: Recipes

For Ayurveda, good digestion is one of the keys to good health, it is through this process that our body will receive all the nutrients to be healthy as a system.

But for Ayurveda, nutrition is a little more complex than just foods that are healthy and those that are not. There are the best times to eat and also what you should avoid at certain times and you should also personalize your diets to your constitution – your dosha and your current health status.

Here we have a collection of Ayurveda recipes for you, with information on how you can customize it for each dosha.

Test our recipes and understand more about Ayurvedic cooking in this article here.

Bean salad with quinoa and zucchini

Bean salad with quinoa and zucchini:
This bean salad with quinoa and zucchini is rich in protein and dietary fibre, it’s a great recipe for a power lunch.
Salads are wonderful dishes for lunch, as a side dish or as a snack between meals. They are light, quick to eat, practical to take to work, do not need to be heated and above all: they are extremely nutritious.
This bean salad with quinoa and zucchini salad recipe is rich in protein and dietary fibre, helping with the weight loss process. As a source of protein and carbohydrates, we have beans and quinoa. Vegetables bring even more dietary fibre to the plate, along with several important micronutrients.
Feel free to increase or replace the vegetables, depending on what you have available in your fridge pantry.

Date and oat porridge

Start your day warm and happy. What’s better than a sweet, warm porridge to start the day perfectly? This Date and oat porridge recipe is super quick to make, taste great and is super filling.
Porridge is a classic breakfast option for Ayurveda. It is a cooked dish, nutritionally balanced and easy to digest. Also, it’s super versatile and can be improved by using more ingredients, seasonings and toppings.
This recipe is very nutritionally balanced. Oats are an excellent source of protein and carbohydrates and ghee or coconut oil are rich in good fats. The almonds and dates add more flavor and texture to the dish, along with vitamins, minerals and other important nutrients.

Kitchari (European version)

Ayurveda cooking is the practice of using food, spices, and herbs as medicine to nourish and balance the body. The goal of Ayurvedic cooking is to support each individual’s unique constitution by incorporating specific foods and spices into their diet. It emphasizes the use of fresh, whole foods, and encourages the consumption of local and seasonal food. By following these principles, Ayurveda cooking promotes digestion, boosts immunity, and improves overall health and well-being.

Ginger carrot soup

This ginger carrot soup is delicious and super healthy. In Ayurveda, ginger is known to aid digestion and is used to treat nausea and colds. While carrots are rich in vitamin A and also help with digestion.
Soups are perfect as appetizers and for dinner, mainly because they are easy to digest. Thus, your digestion process does not harm sleep. In addition, they are versatile, easy to make and can be easily increased with toppings, accompaniments and seasonings.

Mung bean soup

Mung beans are commonly used in Ayurvedic cooking and are a healing food due to their high mineral content and ability to aid digestion. This mung bean soup brings all digestion benefits and taste great!

Ghee

Ghee is one of the most important ingredients for Ayurvedic cooking. Also known as clarified butter, it is made with only one ingredient: butter, in a simple cooking process. You can use it daily in your diet, replacing butter or oil to sauté food.

For Ayurveda, Ghee is also considered as a medicine, learn about it’s benefits in this article here.

The process of preparing ghee causes its smoking point to be very high when compared to other sources of fat. Thus, Ghee does not burn in the cooking process, releasing free radicals and toxic substances. In this way, Ghee is the perfect source of fats for sautéing and preparing your food and on top of that it tastes very similar to the beloved butter.

Ayurveda Chicken Tortilla Soup

A delicious chicken soup from Ayurveda, garnished with tortilla chips that can help you to lose weight easily.
Soups are super versatile, allowing you to unleash your creativity and add different ingredients lost in your pantry and fridge. With care and creativity, you can make incredible soups with unique flavors.
This Ayurveda chicken tortilla soup draws inspiration from aspects of Mexican cuisine for a unique and delicious combination of flavors. In addition, it is a protein-rich recipe, balanced in macro and micronutrients and rich in dietary fibre. Thus, she assists in the slimming process!

Cashew Banana Smoothie

Cashew Banana Smoothie: A simple and refreshing smoothie recipe made with banana and cashews to start the day fresh.
Smoothies are practical, cold, healthy and delicious, the perfect option for your breakfast, even if you’re on the run. This Banana and cashew Smoothie recipe is refreshing, balanced and delicious!!
Banana is a source of carbohydrates, to give energy for your day. Nut butter and chia are rich in good fats and proteins, as well as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Cashew pumpkin leek soup

This Pumpkin Soup with Cashew and Leeks is a quick dish to make to warm your body and aid digestion.
There’s nothing better than a delicious soup for dinner, especially on cold days. Soups are practical and simple to make, easy to eat, versatile, delicious and easy to digest, not disturbing your sleep.
Those who find soup a tasteless and boring recipe still haven’t learned to play around with seasonings, textures and toppings that take the recipe out of the conventional and allow the creation of unique flavors.