ClarityMainModerateVegetarianGluten Free
Slow Cacao Root Stew
Earthy depth to steady the mind
25 prep240 cookServes 4360 kcal per serving
The Story
A meditative bowl built for calm. Ceremonial cacao enriches a slow simmer of root vegetables and warming spices to create a savory sweet stew that grounds a distracted mind. Each long cook releases layered aromas that settle the nervous system.
Clarity emerges from depth. Slow transformation allows bitter edges to mellow and subtle compounds to bloom. We use cacao as an ally not a stimulant to open presence.
Ingredients
- Root Vegetables800 g mixed peeled and chopped
- Vegetable Broth600 ml
- Ceremonial Cacao30 g grated
- Cinnamon1 teaspoon ground
- Cardamom1 teaspoon ground
- Chamomile1 tablespoon dried
- Lemon Balm15 g fresh
- Honey2 tablespoons
Method
- 1Infuse the vegetable broth with chamomile and lemon balm by bringing to a low simmer for 10 minutes then strain
- 2Place the chopped root vegetables in a heavy pot or slow cooker and cover with the herbal broth
- 3Add cinnamon and cardamom then set the cooker to low and allow the stew to slowly cook for three to four hours until the vegetables are fully tender and flavors have married
- 4Stir in grated ceremonial cacao and honey until the cacao is completely integrated creating a silky dark broth
- 5Adjust consistency by gently mashing some root pieces to thicken and finish with a scattering of fresh lemon balm before serving
- 6Serve warm in deep bowls and encourage five mindful breaths before tasting
Nutrition
Per serving
7g
Protein
60g
Carbs
10g
Fat
Calories360
Fibre10g
Sugars18g
Vitamins
Vitamin A Iu7000
Vitamin C Mg25
Minerals
Potassium Mg1100
Iron Mg3
Magnesium Mg80
Utensils
Slow Cooker Or Heavy PotSieveLadleKnifeCutting BoardGrater
This way of cooking
Mind Body Integration
Meditation, emotional balance, presence.
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