August Recipe
Green Glow Gut Bowl
A vibrant, anti-inflammatory, fiber-rich bowl to soothe and support digestion.
What’s special about it:
Packed with prebiotic and probiotic foods
Balances blood sugar and supports a calm gut
Easy to prep for lunch or dinner
Vegan, gluten-free, and bloat-conscious
Ingredients (serves 2)
Base:
1 cup cooked quinoa (cooled)
1 cup chopped steamed zucchini
1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup sauerkraut or kimchi (for probiotics)
Handful of fresh mint or basil
Protein:
1 cup cooked lentils (or 1/2 block tempeh or tofu, pan-seared)
Dressing:
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tsp apple cider vinegar (with the mother)
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
Pinch of ground cumin + sea salt to taste
Topping (optional):
1 tbsp hemp seeds
Crushed toasted almonds or walnuts
A dollop of coconut yogurt
Directions
Steam zucchini lightly and let cool slightly.
Assemble your bowl: layer quinoa, cabbage, zucchini, lentils, avocado, and sauerkraut.
Whisk together all dressing ingredients until creamy. Drizzle generously over the bowl.
Top it off with herbs, seeds, and coconut yogurt.
Enjoy mindfully great for lunch post-Pilates or a light dinner.