Cauliflower & Fennel Bulb With Roasted Pumpkin Seeds |
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How to Make Cauliflower & Fennel Bulb with Roasted Pumpkin SeedsSERVINGS: 3 PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 12 MINUTES SKILL LEVEL: EASY
INGREDIENTSSKILL LEVEL: EASY
| 1/2 c | |
| 2 c | |
| 1 c | |
| 1/2 tsp | |
| 1/2 c | |
PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE
1. Chop cauliflower and fresh fennel bulb into bite size pieces.
2. Toast the pumpkin seeds on medium heat in a skillet stirring frequently until they begin to brown. Set aside.
3. Add everything but the seeds to a medium pot. Cover and steam on medium heat until vegetables are just tender - don't overcook or the fennel will lose its flavor.
4. Remove from heat, serve and garnish with pumpkin seeds.
How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?
CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW
Cauliflower and Fennel with Pumpkins seeds is fresh vegetarian breakfast that gets down to bare essentials. The crispness of lightly steamed veggies and nature's goodness are all that's needed to flavor this simple and wholesome start to your day. The anise aroma of fennel animates tastebuds, bringing verve to cauliflower's simplicity and soft bite. Cauliflower and fennel won't leave a mark on your waistline while pumpkin seeds add a satisfying crunch to quell your hunger. Great for spring and summer days when the weather is hot and the appetite is naturally light. Lighten upThis is a perfect breakfast option for a spring cleanse or after a day of eating heavy, sugary foods. Fennel stalk is a cooling digestive appropriate for summer months. Its diuretic qualities reduce water weight, puffiness and blood pressure. It freshens the skin and eyes while clearing and relaxing the mind. Fennel decongests and detoxes the blood. It protects the liver. And, it provides an enlivening freshness to each bite.
Pumpkin seeds are one of the lightest seeds and the most Kapha pacifying. Like fennel, they are also diuretic. They regulate insulin levels and suppress the appetite.
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| LIQUEFIED ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
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Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.
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Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion.
Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste.
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Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.
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Bland BLAND
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Diuretic DIURETIC
Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.
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Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.
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Absolutely delicious ! The pumpkin and coriander seeds work beautifully with the cauliflower and fennel and so simple too! Love it!
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