Ojas Harvest Roast

Ingredients

1 very large or 2 medium beets, peeled and chopped
1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped
2 medium leeks, cleaned and sliced (white and light green parts)
2 cups broccoli florets (fresh, steamed)
2 tbsp ghee
½ tsp ground cardamom
½ tsp fennel seeds (lightly crushed)
¼ tsp pippali (long pepper, powdered)
Pinch of mineral salt (such as pink Himalayan salt, optional)

Many Hands Organic Farms delicious huge beets.

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Toss beets, sweet potato, and leeks in melted ghee with cardamom, fennel, pippali, and salt.
Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 40–45 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
Steam broccoli until just tender and vibrant green.
Serve roasted vegetables alongside broccoli as a grounding, nourishing dish.

Prep Time:

5 min.

Cook Time:

40 minutes

Serves:

Best in:

Fall, Winter, Late-Winter

Doshas Pacifies

Vata, Kapha, Pitta

Gunas:

Grounding, Easy, Moistening

Recipe Analysis from an Ayurvedic & Western perspective

Ojas Harvest Roast weaves Ayurvedic wisdom and modern nutrition into one vibrant dish. Beets and sweet potatoes, with their sweet and earthy qualities, calm Vata and build ojas (vital essence), while also delivering fiber, beta-carotene, and circulation-boosting nitrates that support liver health and steady energy. For Kapha, the warming spices and lightness of broccoli help counter heaviness and stagnation, offering balance and vitality. Leeks provide gentle stimulation for agni (digestive fire) without overheating Pitta, while their prebiotic fibers nurture gut flora and strengthen immunity. Steamed broccoli brings pranic vitality and balance to the heavier roots, while contributing vitamin C, vitamin K, and sulforaphane—compounds known to aid detoxification and disease prevention. Roasting in ghee enhances flavor, soothes the nervous system, and improves absorption of fat-soluble nutrients. The spice trio of cardamom, fennel, and pippali awakens digestion, eases bloating, and provides both anti-inflammatory and respiratory benefits. Together, these elements create a dish that is tridoshic and harmonizing—supporting digestion, circulation, and resilience while offering both comfort and vitality.