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Lena Elkousy
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.
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Meals by Lena Elkousy are prepared fresh in small batches in local kitchens across the country.
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Lena Elkousy’s meal reviews
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4.3
Based on 31613 reviews
Tuscan Kale Harvest Stew
Delicious. Perfectly filling.
Sierra Carter Gordon · 02/01/26
Tex-Mex Tofu Bowl
Not as good as the other tofu bowl
Bonan Pu · 02/01/26
Spicy Chipotle Black Bean & Tofu Tacos
Just doesn't pack well, hard to assemble
Bonan Pu · 02/01/26
Winter Falafel Pita
Doesn't pack well
Bonan Pu · 02/01/26
Sun-Dried Tomato Almond Pesto Rigatoni
This was excellent! I cooked it in an air fryer. Had I cooked it in a microwave it would have been mush. NO MICROWAVE!
Nadine Lindgren · 02/01/26
Spicy Peanut-Ginger Baked Tofu
Good, but more sauce would be nice, as it is a two-serving dish.
Elaine Sadowski · 01/31/26
Winter Falafel Pita
Falafel were little black hockey pucks. I did enjoy the slaw and sauces. Just make the core part of the meal edible please.
Madelynn Burns · 01/31/26
Creamy Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup
Our favorite of all the soups. Couldn't find it to re-order and was so disappointed.
Marcy Garb · 01/31/26