Enjoy Summer Picnics with DIY Ayurvedic Balance Bowls
One of my favorite things in the summer is to picnic with family and friends at an outdoor concert. These DIY Ayurvedic Balance Bowls are my “go-to” because they accommodate everyone’s food preferences and tastes. And if you want to upgrade your whole picnic experience with the wisdom of Ayurveda, try my 4 Tips for An Ayurvedic Picnic.
Ingredients
Choice of Quinoa or Rice
Summer Squash
Spinach
Corn
Avocado
Summer Radish
Cucumber
Salt & Pepper
Lime
These are my favorites but swap them for your favorite vegetables.
Preparation
Cook your grain (quinoa or rice).
Cook up a few different summer veggies separately in simple spices like salt and pepper…my favorites are summer squash, spinach, and corn.
Slice up some avocado, and add a squeeze of lime to prevent browning.
Thinly grate summer radishes and cucumber–I use a peeler to get beautiful ribbons.
Make a nice dressing or sauce–nothing too spicy, salty, or sour, as those tastes add heat instead of cooling down.
Pack ingredients separately and let everyone create their DIY bowls, filled with a balance of grains, cooked veggies, healthy fats, and raw garnish.
Trying to beat the heat? Try these summer food tips and recipes:
Enjoy & be well.
Avanti Kumar-Singh, MD
