College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC RECIPES

Tarragon And Pine Nut Quinoa


How to Make Tarragon and Pine Nut Quinoa

  • SERVINGS: 4
  • PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES
  • COOK TIME: 30 MINUTES
  • SKILL LEVEL:
    EASY
  • MEAL: LUNCH-DINNER
  • STYLE: WESTERN
  • PREPARATION: BOILED

INGREDIENTS


SKILL LEVEL: EASY
2 tbsp
1/4 c
1 tbsp
1 tbsp
2 tsp
1 c
1/2 tsp

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Use fresh tarragon whenever possible, for the extraordinary improvement of taste that fresh herbs offer.

1. Dry roast pine nuts in a large pot on medium heat until browned. Be very careful as the nuts start to brown, as they will burn quickly. Meanwhile chop 3-4 sun dried tomatoes and 10 tarragon leaves.

2. Add quinoa to pot and continue roasting another 60 seconds.

3. Add olive oil, salt, sun dried tomato and 1c water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and cover. Simmer for another 20 minutes or until quinoa softens.

4. Mix in fresh tarragon and parmesan cheese. Add salt to taste.

AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT

Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.

Is Tarragon and Pine Nut Quinoa Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

Find out by taking this free, easy quiz. You'll learn your body type, and whether 'Tarragon and Pine Nut Quinoa' is a good fit. Complete the basic quiz in 1 minute, or go deeper with additional quizzes at your own leisure to learn more about your body.

Metabolic Nature of Tarragon and Pine Nut Quinoa

See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.

METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

Find Out More

HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

LEARN MORE ABOUT HOT

CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CLEAR

MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MOBILE

HEAVY

ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.

LEARN MORE ABOUT HEAVY

TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

Find Out More

PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

LEARN MORE ABOUT PUNGENT

BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.

LEARN MORE ABOUT BITTER

SOUR

ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SOUR

DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

Find Out More

PACIFIES
Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha aggravating Pitta aggravating

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

Find Out More

PACIFIES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MELANCHOLIC

AGGRAVATES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CHOLERIC

PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

LEARN MORE ABOUT PHLEGMATIC

SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SANGUINE

Other

Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

SEE ALL 'AROMATIC' FOODS / HERBS

,
Crunchy

CRUNCHY

Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.

SEE ALL 'CRUNCHY' FOODS / HERBS

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Tarragon and Pine Nut Quinoa
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

(see all)
Strengthens Resolve

STRENGTHENS-RESOLVE

Increases determination and courage by reducing stress and building strength.

SEE ALL 'STRENGTHENS-RESOLVE' FOODS / HERBS

Satisfies Stomach

SATISFIES-STOMACH

Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.

SEE ALL 'SATISFIES-STOMACH' FOODS / HERBS

,
Builds Stamina

BUILDS-STAMINA

Promotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.

SEE ALL 'BUILDS-STAMINA' FOODS / HERBS

,
Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

SEE ALL 'STIMULATES-ENERGY' FOODS / HERBS

,
Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

SEE ALL 'NUTRITIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

SEE ALL 'DIAPHORETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Soothes Throat

SOOTHES-THROAT

Soothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.

SEE ALL 'SOOTHES-THROAT' FOODS / HERBS

,
Flushes Sinuses

FLUSHES-SINUSES

An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.

SEE ALL 'FLUSHES-SINUSES' FOODS / HERBS

Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Constituents:
Phytates

PHYTATES

Phytates prevent absorption of nutrients. They are commonly found in all seeds, including nuts, grains, and beans. Sprouting greatly reduces phytate content, as well as long, slow cooking with vinegar.

SEE ALL 'PHYTATES' FOODS / HERBS

, Fats,
Betaine

BETAINE

Used to reduce homocysteine in the blood, which supports proper liver function and prevents fatigue and blood clots. Improves muscle stamina and weight loss.

SEE ALL 'BETAINE' FOODS / HERBS

, Protein,
Saponins

SAPONINS

Can be used to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).

SEE ALL 'SAPONINS' FOODS / HERBS

, Sodium, Soluble Fiber, Zinc, Carbohydrate, Folate,
Magnesium

MAGNESIUM

Helps muscles relax. Laxative.

SEE ALL 'MAGNESIUM' FOODS / HERBS

Foods with a Similar Nature to Tarragon and Pine Nut Quinoa

  • Stinging Nettles

    Stinging Nettles has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Satisfies-stomach, Diuretic, Strengthens-resolve, Nutritive

    LEARN MORE

  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Flushes-sinuses, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy, Diuretic, Strengthens-resolve

    LEARN MORE

  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Flushes-sinuses, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy, Diuretic, Strengthens-resolve

    LEARN MORE

  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Flushes-sinuses, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy, Diuretic, Strengthens-resolve

    LEARN MORE

  • Pine Nuts

    Pine Nuts has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach, Builds-stamina, Stimulates-energy

    LEARN MORE

  • Lamb's Quarters

    Lamb's Quarters has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Stimulates-energy, Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach

    LEARN MORE

  • Buffalo Milk

    Buffalo Milk has these Actions in Common

    Satisfies-stomach, Builds-stamina, Soothes-throat, Nutritive

    LEARN MORE

  • Lamb

    Lamb has these Actions in Common

    Satisfies-stomach, Builds-stamina, Strengthens-resolve, Nutritive

    LEARN MORE

  • Flower / Bee Pollen

    Flower / Bee Pollen has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Builds-stamina, Stimulates-energy, Diuretic

    LEARN MORE

  • Pork

    Pork has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach, Builds-stamina, Strengthens-resolve

    LEARN MORE

  • Buckwheat

    Buckwheat has these Actions in Common

    Satisfies-stomach, Diuretic, Strengthens-resolve, Nutritive

    LEARN MORE

Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Tarragon and Pine Nut Quinoa

  • Regular exercise

    Regular exercise has these Actions in Common

    Strengthens-resolve, Builds-stamina, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy

    LEARN MORE

  • Ashwagandha

    Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Diuretic, Nutritive, Strengthens-resolve

    LEARN MORE

  • Balarishta- Vitality Tonic

    Balarishta- Vitality Tonic has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Stimulates-energy, Strengthens-resolve

    LEARN MORE

  • Maca

    Maca has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

    LEARN MORE

  • Damiana

    Damiana has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Stimulates-energy, Strengthens-resolve

    LEARN MORE

  • Bala

    Bala has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Builds-stamina, Nutritive

    LEARN MORE

  • Inhale Steam

    Inhale Steam has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Soothes-throat

    LEARN MORE

  • Shilajit Tonic

    Shilajit Tonic has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy

    LEARN MORE

  • Hyssop Powder

    Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

    LEARN MORE

  • Saw Palmetto

    Saw Palmetto has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Nutritive, Soothes-throat

    LEARN MORE

  • Elecampane

    Elecampane has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy

    LEARN MORE


Joyful Belly is a recognized college of biocharacteristics medicine.

View Other Healthy Recipes for Summer

This recipe is recommended for Summer. Check out these other Summer recipes here.
VIEW ALL SUMMER RECIPES MORE VATA RECIPES
MAIN RECIPE PAGE

About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John, his wife Natalie and their 7 kids live in Asheville, NC

Summer Diet

The season is about to shift into summer. Are you ready?

upcoming courses

Apply for Scholarship. Monhly payment plans available.

What is Ayurveda?

Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’

Comments & Impressions of 'Tarragon And Pine Nut Quinoa'

Do you like 'tarragon and pine nut quinoa'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something else you'd like to know about 'tarragon and pine nut quinoa'?

124 likes
Sign in to review or comment

Improve Enzyme output & Master your Digestion

Improve Enzyme output & Master your Digestion

BOOKS BY JOYFUL BELLY

BOOKS BY JOYFUL BELLY

Master Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition

Master Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition

Join Joyful Belly

Want our top Ayurvedic recipes and health tips?
Subscribe to our free newsletter!

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information and products on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.