Ayurvedic Recipe for Springtime
Recipe provided by Jana Kilgore of Jana Kilgore Wellness
Spring has arrived and we’re celebrating with fresh, earthy ingredients! As we shed the denser energies of winter we make way for lightness, movement, and prepare our mind-body for the coming warmer months.
This recipe is provided by one of our own, Jana Kilgore! Jana has guided countless backpacking trips with us over the years which infuse her vast Ayurvedic knowledge with yoga and nature in Yosemite. Also a Lead Instructor for our WildYoga Teacher Training program, Jana has been a community member and cherished faculty for many years with us.
Her bright and loving energy shines through in this recipe, which elevates key ingredients beet and orange—marrying the earthiness of the beet with the bright citrus profile of the orange makes for a refreshing dish. Add a little spice with leafy arugula and cooling with fresh mint…and this salad becomes the perfect addition to your springtime recipe book!
Try it out, share your experience, and enjoy.
Orange & Beet Salad with Mint
Ingredients
3 medium red beets (quartered)
3 medium oranges (any variety you like, peel & slice 2, leave one for juicing)
1 bunch of arugula
1 bunch of baby lettuces
1 cup of mint, chopped
1 splash apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
1 tbsp of olive oil
Pinch of sea salt and pepper
To Prepare
In a medium pot—add 2 inches of water & a steamer basket, and heat over medium.
Add the beets and cover, steaming for 20 minutes or until the beets can be pierced easily.
Then run the beets under cold water and remove the skins immediately for ease.
Chop the beets, squeeze 1 orange over it, and let cool.
Chop and mix the arugula, lettuce, and mint together in a large bowl.
Add the beets, orange slices, vinegar or lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Toss and serve!
About Jana
BCAP, CCN, MH, LMT, E-RYT 500
A Clinical Nutritionist, Herbalist, Ayurvedic
Practitioner, Holistic Private Chef, E-RYT 500 Yoga Instructor, Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master, plant nerd, lover of trails, books, travel, animals, Gaia and the wilds.
I am passionate about syncing up with nature's rhythms and aligning with our highest possible expression of humanity both individually and collectively.
When I'm not seeing clients or teaching you can find me in the kitchen, garden, on a trail or in the water. I live on the sacred island of Kauai with my husband, Patrick Bremser. He's an extraordinarily talented waterman, chef, photographer, and a budding woodworker. Check out his work HERE.
Jana’s website: https://www.janakilgore.com