In our media driven world, it's counter culture to think that we should want to eat to add insulation to our bodies in any season. But Ayurveda teaches that eating the right foods for the season will not only nourish our minds and bodies but also support our bodies natural healing abilities. We are right in the middle of winter season which is cold and dry. To nourish and balance the body, and also build our immunity we will benefit from eating foods that are warm such as cooked vegetables, soups and stews, whole grains, proteins and good fats like olive oil and ghee. These foods help insulate the body keeping us warm while also building the necessary strength to support our immune system.
Lately, I have been starting my day off with this delicious Slow-Cooker Oatmeal by Anna Stockwell from Epicurious.com. You can make it the night before and wake up to a wonderful warm and nourishing breakfast.
The recipe serves 8 as printed here. You can cut it in half with good results. To make it a bit more Ayurvedic I add a Tablespoon of ghee (to combat dryness) and a generous pinch of cardamom.
Slow-Cooker Oatmeal with Apples and Ginger
1 apple cut into 1/2 " pieces
1 2" piece of fresh ginger finely chopped
2 cups steel-cut oats
1 cup short -grain brown rice, millet or quinoa
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup rolled old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons flax seeds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Preparation
Mix apple, ginger, steel-cut oats, rice, old-fashioned oats, raisins, almonds, flaxseeds, cinnamon, and salt in a slow cooker. Cover with 12 cups water and stir to combine. Cook on low until porridge is thick and soft, 7-8 hours.
Lately, I have been starting my day off with this delicious Slow-Cooker Oatmeal by Anna Stockwell from Epicurious.com. You can make it the night before and wake up to a wonderful warm and nourishing breakfast.
The recipe serves 8 as printed here. You can cut it in half with good results. To make it a bit more Ayurvedic I add a Tablespoon of ghee (to combat dryness) and a generous pinch of cardamom.
Slow-Cooker Oatmeal with Apples and Ginger
1 apple cut into 1/2 " pieces
1 2" piece of fresh ginger finely chopped
2 cups steel-cut oats
1 cup short -grain brown rice, millet or quinoa
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup rolled old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons flax seeds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Preparation
Mix apple, ginger, steel-cut oats, rice, old-fashioned oats, raisins, almonds, flaxseeds, cinnamon, and salt in a slow cooker. Cover with 12 cups water and stir to combine. Cook on low until porridge is thick and soft, 7-8 hours.
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