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Lena Elkousy

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About

Lena Elkousy is a plant-based holistic foods chef, health coach, and yoga teacher. She started her restaurant culinary career in LA in 2004, and then worked as a private chef and caterer for high profile clientele beginning in 2008 in Malibu and Hollywood. Lena began her journey into the world of culinary healing upon moving to New York and studying health coaching through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2012. She believes that food is fuel, and not all calories are created equal— putting in calories that “burn clean”, and have anti-inflammatory properties will make you feel energized, and improve your digestion, mood, and overall health. She cooks with functional foods—meaning that the ingredients have nutritional benefits and have been prepared in a way in which these are bio-available, and are seasonal, local, organic, and carbon-neutral. She has healed herself and witnessed many clients and friends recover from “chronic” and “auto-immune” illnesses, which are more frequently than not caused by inflammation triggered by toxins in food and/or unknown food sensitives. By eliminating many of these toxins and allergens, using as many fresh, medicinal ingredients as possible, and making everything from scratch, Chef Lena’s food is nutrient rich, delicious, creative, and makes you feel good. Lena is Egyptian American, and has been traveling internationally with culinary adventure and curiosity her whole life, and this adventurousness is reflected in her unique cuisine. Lena has also been studying and practicing yoga for over a decade, and teaching since 2014. She leads retreats domestically and abroad, encompassing her passion for holistic lifestyle through yoga, cooking workshops, nutrition, nature, and mindfulness. She loves spending her free time gardening and traveling. Lena is currently based between NYC and the UK.

Kitchens

Meals by Lena Elkousy are prepared fresh in small batches in local kitchens across the country.

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How it works

Small batch meals crafted by top culinary talent. Delivered to your door each week.

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Let us know what you love to eat, then choose your meal plan –– from 4 to 16 meals per week.

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Choose your meals

Our chefs are in constant creation mode. Every weekly menu boasts new craveable meals for you to order.

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Heat and plate

Every meal comes with Chef heating instructions. Set the table, plate your meal, and savor the experience.

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Choose something new every week or stick with your staples. We'll be in the kitchen cooking up your next mouth-watering meal.

Lena Elkousy’s meal reviews

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Sprouted Lentil Shepherd's Pie

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This needs more flavor. Maybe some mushrooms in the stew and garlic in the potatoes. The potatoes also have a grainy texture. This dish has a lot of potential!

Brent · 06/17/25

Warming Falafel Bowl

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the falafel was burnt.

Mary Beth · 06/17/25

Tuscan Kale Harvest Stew

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Bland for my tastes

laurie · 06/17/25

Cannellini Kalamata Calabrian Pasta

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Delicious! Loved the kalamata and capers. Highly recommend this dish

Michael · 06/17/25

Caponata Farro Bowl

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just okay. was expecting more olives and briny olive flavor. I like tomatoes but the sauce read as tomato paste with stuff added. would like the farro and spinach with a sauce, just not this sauce.

Thomas · 06/17/25

Caponata Farro Bowl

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Better than expected! Tasty seed mix (a bit too salty though) and tasty olive tomato sauce

Jennifer · 06/17/25

Sun-Dried Tomato Almond Pesto Rigatoni with Grilled Asparagus

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Great pesto but needs more protein

Jennifer · 06/17/25

Curried Vegetable Fritters and Coconut Lime Sauce

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So delicious every time with adequate sauce and veggies. Go to!

Kristen · 06/17/25

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