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Caponata Farro Bowl

by Lena Elkousy

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Vegan Without Honey

Peanut Free

Chef Lena's healthy twist on a classic Sicilian caponata is served up bowl-style, with chewy farro and pumpkin seeds for plant-based protein and organic spinach for greens. The eggplant, pepper, zucchini, and tomato caponata is sweetened with a touch of maple syrup instead of sugar, and uses apple cider vinegar in place of white vinegar for brightness. Briny olives and capers bring pops of saltiness, create a sensational party in your mouth.

Nutritional facts

Protein

17g

Carbs

74g

Calories

600kcal

Fat

27g

Ingredients

Manzanilla Olives, Zucchini, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Himalayan Pink Salt, Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Black Pepper, Capers, Garlic, Onion, Farro, Kosher Salt, Canned Cherry Tomatoes, Eggplant, Apple Cider Vinegar, Pine Nuts, Crushed Red Pepper, Baby Spinach, Red Bell Pepper, Celery, Maple Syrup

Contains pine nuts, wheat.

Reviews

4.3

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About Lena Elkousy

Chef 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. Elkousy 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 the ingredients have nutritional benefits and have been prepared in a way that makes them bio-available, and that 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, Elkousy's food is nutrient-rich, delicious, creative, and makes you feel good. Elkousy 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. Elkousy 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 a holistic lifestyle through yoga, cooking workshops, nutrition, nature, and mindfulness. She loves spending her free time gardening and traveling. Elkousy is currently based between NYC and the UK.

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