Mushroom and Herb Quinoa

Savory, earthy, grounding — a gentle, umami-rich evening dish.

🌱 Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)

• 2 cups vegetable broth

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 cup sliced mushrooms

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ tsp thyme

• Salt + pepper

• Optional: spinach or kale folded in

🍲 Preparation

1. Cook quinoa in vegetable broth according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, sauté mushrooms in olive oil until browned.

3. Add garlic + thyme — cook 1 more minute.

4. Stir mushrooms into cooked quinoa.

5. Add greens if desired.

6. Season with salt + pepper.

🍃 Notes

A lovely, cozy evening dish with earthy depth.
Pairs beautifully with chamomile tea.

Cozy Garden Vegetable Soup

A warm, softly seasoned bowl that feels like a quiet evening at home.

🌱 Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 2 potatoes, cubed

• 3–4 cups vegetable broth

• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp thyme

• ½ tsp rosemary

• Salt + black pepper to taste

• Optional: handful of kale or spinach

🍲 Preparation

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

2. Add onion, carrots, celery — sauté 5 minutes until softened.

3. Stir in garlic and herbs.

4. Add potatoes + broth.

5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes.

6. Add greens (optional) and cook another 2–3 minutes.

7. Season with salt + pepper.

8. Serve warm with a quiet moment.

🍃 Notes

Simple, grounding, soothing — a bowl that calms body and breath.

Cinnamon Evening Oats

Warm, creamy, lightly sweet — the perfect nighttime ritual.

🌱 Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free)

• 2 cups almond or oat milk

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• Pinch nutmeg

• Splash vanilla extract

• Maple syrup

• Fresh fruit or nuts for topping

🍲 Preparation

1. Bring plant milk to a gentle simmer.

2. Stir in oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring often.

4. Remove from heat and add vanilla + maple.

5. Top with fruit or nuts.

🍃 Notes

Comforting, grounding, perfect after journaling or before rest.

Creamy Coconut Lentil Soup

A golden, velvety stew infused with ginger, turmeric, and quiet strength.

🌱 Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils

• 1 can coconut milk

• 3 cups vegetable broth

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 1 tsp turmeric

• ½ tsp cumin

• 1–2 handfuls spinach

• Salt + pepper to taste

• Squeeze of lime (optional)

🍲 Preparation

1. Sauté onion in olive oil until translucent.

2. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cumin — stir until fragrant.

3. Pour in coconut milk + broth.

4. Add lentils and bring to a gentle boil.

5. Reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes until thick and creamy.

6. Stir in spinach and cook 1–2 more minutes.

7. Season with salt + pepper.

8. Add lime if desired.

🍃 Notes

Deeply warming, grounding, and nourishing.
Feels like a soft exhale after a long day.

Warm Sweet Potato Bowls

A hearty, earthy bowl with natural sweetness and comforting textures.

🌱 Ingredients

• 1 large sweet potato, cubed

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 can black beans, rinsed

• ½ cup corn (fresh or frozen)

• 1 handful chopped cilantro

• Juice of ½ lime

• Salt + pepper

• Optional: avocado slices

🍲 Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Toss sweet potato cubes in olive oil, salt, pepper.

3. Roast 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.

4. Warm black beans + corn in a pan.

5. Assemble bowl: roasted potatoes, beans, corn, cilantro.

6. Squeeze lime on top.

7. Add avocado if desired.

🍃 Notes

Hearty, balanced, colorful — ideal for early evenings or nourishing yourself after a long emotional day.