PEARLED STRING BEANSString beans resonate with the essence of the Liver. Since they grow on vines, the vines represent the ability to move upward in an unrestricted manner. The pearled onions support your Stomach and Spleen and the pine nuts boost your Kidney energy.RAINBOW ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLESIt’s always been said, “A healthy plate is a colorful plate.” This combination of colors do more than just whet your appetite, they also serve healing purposes. Red beets and red peppers support your Heart, and yellow peppers support your Stomach and Spleen. Green string beans and peas benefit your Liver, while garlic and lemon give your Liver an added boost. CRAB STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATSCrab, like all other seafood, supports your Kidney function. In addition to the benefits received from the vegetables in these crab cakes—the colorful peppers support your Heart, Stomach, and Spleen—the addition of zucchini gives your Liver an added boost.FINGERLING POTATO SAUTEThis quick side dish packs a flavorful punch. It’s full of foods that benefit your Liver—leeks, celery, and bok choy—as well as your Stomach—potatoes. Take this dish one step further and add 4 cups of bone broth. Soup is the perfect remedy to a cold winter afternoon and a great way to show your Stomach some extra TLC.EASY EGGPLANT DIPA quick and easy version of baba ganoush, this dish will be a crowd pleaser at your next party. As an added bonus, eggplant helps support your Liver function.SPICED CAULIFLOWERA warming dish for fall, cauliflower helps support your Kidney function, while turmeric and other warming spices give an extra boost to your Stomach.ENDIVE AND TOMATO STIR FRYThe bitter essence of endive goes straight to the Heart. Try it sautéed with your favorite assortment of mushrooms, the cancer-preventing, weight-loss promoting wonder food of Asian medicine, and red plum tomatoes, which also nourish and strengthen Heart Qi. STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLICThis easy dish can substitute in any steamed vegetable, such as green beans or Chinese broccoli. Asparagus supports Kidney function while time-old, cross-culture medicinal and culinary favorites, garlic and ginger, improve digestive system functioning. BROILED EGGPLANTA weight-loss food wonder, eggplant has the remarkable ability to balance and cleanse internal Qi while improving Liver function. Broil, steam, or saute to use as a satisfying main-course substitute for grains or meat.
