- Hydrating (to replenish fluids and electrolytes)
- Liver-supportive (with sulfur-rich veggies, citrus, and herbs)
- Easy to digest (gentle on the stomach)
- Anti-inflammatory (with ginger, turmeric, greens, and healthy fats)
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🥣 Spinach-Lentil Detox Bowl with Meyer Lemon-Ginger Vinaigrette
This warm, grounding bowl hits all the right notes for recovery.
🧾 Ingredients
For the bowl:
- 2 cups cooked lentils (green or brown)
- 4 cups fresh spinach (lightly wilted)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds or ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
For the vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup Meyer lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp raw honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch of sea salt and black pepper
🔪 Instructions
1. Sauté aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil. Add cumin and turmeric, then red onion. Sauté until softened.
2. Add lentils: Stir in cooked lentils and warm through.
3. Wilt spinach: Add spinach and stir just until wilted.
4. Make vinaigrette: Whisk all vinaigrette ingredients or shake in a jar.
5. Assemble: Spoon lentil-spinach mix into bowls. Top with carrots, avocado, and drizzle with vinaigrette.
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💪 Why It Works
- Spinach + lentils: Iron, folate, and fiber to replenish and stabilize blood sugar.
- Meyer lemon + ginger: Liver support, digestion aid, and inflammation reduction.
- Avocado + olive oil: Healthy fats to soothe and repair.
- Turmeric + cumin: Anti-inflammatory and gut-soothing.
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