Monday Lunch

Americana Salad

Preparation: Pour your preferred amount of dressing over the salad and enjoy.

Parts included: Seven Layer Salad with Smoked Trout & Green Goddess Dressing

Laroot’s Americana Salad is our ode to the California way of life, evoking warmer climes, fertile farmland, and an obsession with all things wellness. Based loosely on the Southern American seven-layer pea salad—which typically calls for bacon and mayonnaise amid layers of lettuce, tomato, and cucumber—our California-inspired version boasts an array of organic, seasonal produce including baby kale, baby spinach, beets, carrots, and Brussel sprouts, as well as the tomatoes and cucumbers that recall traditional recipes. The layer of smoked trout is packed with heart healthy omega-3s, while the alternative turkey bacon is high in protein, B vitamins, and zinc. The harmony of crunchy raw vegetables in our salad mix, seasoned with our house-made green-goddess dressing, provides all the micronutrients (iron, calcium, vitamin B6, vitamin K) you’ll need for a nutritious lunch. As per Ayurvedic and TCM principles, we advise that this dish be consumed during the day for optimal digestion of the uncooked vegetables.

Monday Dinner

TCM Soup

Preparation: Heat in the pot for five minutes until simmering or microwave for 2 - 3 minutes. Finish with the goji-berry garnish. The rice should be microwaved for 1 – 2 minutes.

Parts included: Chinese Herbal Soup, Goji-Berry Garnish, & Long Grain Jasmine Rice

This recipe draws from remedies of Traditional Chinese Medicine that are highly healing and detoxifying. Goji berries nourish and tonify the liver and kidney & improve immunity due to their antioxidant properties. The Chinese yam balances yin energy, regulates blood sugar levels, and can improve digestive health. And Chinese herbs like ginseng balance hormones and nourish the blood.

Tuesday Lunch

Syrian Shrooms

Preparation: Heat the Syrain Shrooms in an oven for 10 minutes at 400F, or microwave for 2 – 3 minutes. Top with the tabbouleh and enjoy! 

Parts included: Syrian Shrooms & Tabbouleh Salad

The star of this cozy home-cooked dish is quinoa, which is rich in antioxidants and grain-free carbohydrates. Here it's blended with herbs and spices and stuffed into nutritious portobello mushrooms, which contain high levels of riboflavin and B vitamin that boosts energy and red blood cell production.

Tuesday Dinner

Olla Podrida

Preparation:  Heat over medium heat for 4 – 5 minutes or in the microwave for 1 – 2 minutes. Serve with the side salad and enjoy!

Parts included:  Olla Podrida & Tomato and Pepper Salad

Rooted in medieval Spanish history, Olla Podrida remains a symbol of community, bringing families together around the table. Laroot version embraces a lighter approach with chicken breast (a warming protein in TCM) and chicken chorizo in place of traditional ingredients like pig’s ear, pork ribs, and sausages. A melody of kidney beans, chickpeas, potatoes, savoy cabbage, leeks, and tomatoes pays homage to this soup's roots. The flavors remain hearty and rich, infused with garlic, celery, onions, olive oil, and warming spices like thyme, coriander, saffron, and bay leaf.

Wednesday Lunch

The Village Golabki

Preparation: Heat the cabbage rolls in a 400-degree oven for 8 minutes or heat in the microwave for 2 – 3 minutes. Serve with the potato salad. 

Parts included:  Stuffed Cabbage Rolls & Potato Salad

Though the origins of its name are unclear, one thing is certain: Golabki is a staple of Polish family life, dating back to the Ashkenazi Jewish community over two thousand years ago. Our vegetarian interpretation of this traditionally meat-based dish sources protein from lentils and sweet potatoes. The meal is completed by a Polish potato salad updated with a special Laroot twist: nutrient-dense leeks, celery, and green herbs added for your optimal wellbeing.

Wednesday Dinner

South African Curry

Preparation: Heat in the oven for 10 minutes at 400F or microwave for 3 – 4 minutes. Microwave the rice for 1-2 minutes.

Parts included:  Turmeric Stewed Vegetables & Brown Rice

The difficult history of this dish resonates with its deep and complicated flavors. Brought to South Africa by Indian and Indonesian slaves known as Cape Malays, this dish encompasses the multicultural influences found in this multifaceted country. As with all curries, this stew provides an array of spectacular spices and nutrients to heal the body and mind. Enjoy this warming meal in the evening to detoxify and support digestive health.