Recipes
Cucumber Edamame Quinoa Bowl
A cucumber edamame quinoa bowl supports the Spleen and Heart by providing steady nourishment while helping the body stay cool and hydrated. Cucumber clears heat and promotes fluid balance, while edamame and quinoa build Qi and provide sustained energy without creating heaviness or dampness. Together, this dish encourages mental clarity, digestive harmony, and balanced vitality during the warmth of Summer.
Watermelon Mint Salad
Watermelon mint salad helps clear Summer heat, generate fluids, and support hydration, making it especially beneficial during hot and humid weather. Watermelon cools and refreshes the body, while mint promotes the smooth flow of Qi and helps ease feelings of irritability, restlessness, and overheating. Together, they support the Heart and help maintain a sense of calm, lightness, and emotional balance throughout the Summer season.
Mung Bean and Vegetable Stew
Mung bean and vegetable stew clears heat and supports gentle detoxification, making it especially beneficial for the Liver and Heart during times of excess warmth or inflammation. Mung beans help drain dampness and promote fluid balance, while the vegetables provide light, easily digestible nourishment. Together, this dish calms irritability, supports digestion, and restores a sense of internal balance and ease.
Turkey Herb Lettuce Wraps
Turkey herb lettuce wraps provide light, easily digestible nourishment that supports the Spleen while building Qi and Blood. The fresh herbs help move Liver Qi, easing tension and promoting emotional flow, while lettuce adds a cooling, hydrating quality that clears mild heat. Together, this dish offers clean energy, mental clarity, and gentle support for the rising energy of Spring.
Lentil Spring Bowl
This Lentil Spring Bowl supports the Spleen and Stomach by strengthening digestion and building Qi in a steady, grounded way. Lentils provide nourishing, fiber-rich support, while zucchini and carrots gently clear mild heat and promote fluid balance without burdening digestion. Together, this dish helps release stagnation, stabilize energy, and create a sense of calm, sustained nourishment.
