lentils – Goldfinch Wellness

Kitchari

Emily Cooney October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 Blog, cleanse, Emily's Kitchen, nourishment, simple meals, soups, Stoke the fire/Cleanse Tagged ayurvedic, cleanse, digestible, digestion, kitchari, lentils, nourishing, seasonal vegetables

Kitchari means “mixture.” It is the classic cleansing dish in Ayurveda. Gently detoxifying, highly digestible, easy on the systems, and adaptable depending on your needs. The essential components are:...

Red Lentil Masala

Emily Cooney October 7, 2021October 8, 2021 Blog, Emily's Kitchen, Recipes, simple meals Tagged lentils, quick meals, simple meals, vegetarian

Ultra simple, so delicious and super easy to make. Win! Red lentils are high in iron and much faster cooking than other lentils.They break up as they cook and...

Quick Lentil Soup

Emily Cooney October 5, 2021August 18, 2022 Blog, Emily's Kitchen, Recipes, simple meals, soups Tagged fresh, lentils, local, potatoes, seasonal, simple meals, soup, soup recipes, summer soup, vegetarian, winter food

We call this one Quick Lentil Soup to distinguish it from a slow-cooked lentil stew, an old family recipe. Lentils are revered in Ayurveda for their digestibility. I usually...