A Grounding Salad That's Basically Meditation In A Bowl

When we are ungrounded, it feels like chaos; all the thoughts in our heads are swirling, we don't feel solid or at peace, and we don't make the best decisions because we're not thinking clearly.

By connecting back to nature and eating more root vegetables and warm foods, we bring ourselves back to a steady, more powerful place. Roasting vegetables—especially root vegetables—gives them a grounding energy, which has an incredible power to connect us back to the earth's core.

Ideally, you would do this meditation on a nice patch of grass or perhaps sitting on the beach; however, you can still connect yourself to the center of the earth in just a few minutes right in the comfort of your home.

Find a comfortable place to sit in an easy pose, close your eyes, and start focusing on your breath—in through your nose and out through your mouth. Bring your attention to where you are sitting on the floor and imagine a thick rope extending out of your being, all the way down and around the core of the earth, anchoring you to it. Feel that rope crystallize and strengthen, all the way from the base of your spine into the earth's core.

Serves 2

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C, or gas mark 7). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets with 2 tablespoons (30 mL) olive oil and set aside.

2. In a small bowl, combine the potatoes, oregano, 1 tablespoon (15 mL) olive oil, and 1 teaspoon each of the salt, garlic, and onion powder, and mix until thoroughly coated. Transfer the potatoes to one of the prepared baking sheets and roast for 10 minutes or until the edges turn crisp and golden brown.

3. Meanwhile, combine the Brussels sprouts and 1 tablespoon (15 mL) olive oil in a small bowl and toss with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Arrange them on the other prepared baking sheet and roast in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the edges turn crisp and golden brown.

4. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon (15 mL) olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallot and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the sliced carrots, almonds, turmeric, curry powder, and ground coriander, reduce the heat, and lightly sauté for several minutes, until the shallots and garlic are browned.