Elevated Wellness: A More Beautiful Way to Begin the Year

Bonjour and happy new year! I hope you’ll join me for a January series I’ve created for 2026 – on Elevated Wellness, a more beautiful way to begin the year.

Because January doesn’t need to be loud. It doesn’t need a cleanse (although an annual Goop detox is always good), a countdown, or a version of yourself that feels wildly unfamiliar. Elevated wellness begins somewhere gentler—at the table, in the kitchen, in the choices that feel more supportive than corrective.

This year, I’m thinking less about doing more and more about doing better. As in, better flavors, better fats, better rituals. Food that nourishes without announcing itself as “healthy.” Meals that feel abundant, yet simple. Texture, acidity, spice, beauty. Enjoyment as part of the practice.

Elevated wellness asks for discernment. It’s about refinement, not restriction. It isn’t about adding more-it’s about noticing what already supports you.

It’s choosing ingredients that work harder so you don’t have to. Honoring pleasure as part of health. It’s understanding that feeling well isn’t just about what you remove—it’s about what you thoughtfully include.

What Elevated Wellness Means Now

Elevated wellness isn’t about doing or adding more—it’s about editing.

• Fats chosen for flavor and function
• Fiber that satisfies rather than overwhelms
• Spice used not for heat alone, but for warmth and digestion
• Portions that feel generous, never punishing
• Plates that are visually grounding—because beauty matters

It’s wellness that feels calm, grown, integrated. And it often shows up as a dish that looks indulgent, tastes vibrant, and quietly supports you long after the table is cleared.

The Elevated Wellness Plate aka Assiette Verte au Curry

This recipe is one of those dishes.

Creamy, crunchy, herb-forward, a little spicy, a little citrusy—it hits all the notes while staying grounded in real nourishment.

Why this dish works

• Olive oil + avocado provide heart-healthy fats that keep you full and satisfied
• Peas and herbs bring fiber, plant protein, and freshness
• Spice and acid wake up digestion and prevent heaviness
• Baked tortillas offer crunch without tipping into excess

It’s the kind of plate that feels celebratory but composed—ideal for the quieter luxury of January.

Nutritional Highlights (Per Serving)

• ~500 calories, designed for satiety without heaviness
• Healthy fats (~30–32 g) from olive oil and avocado to support fullness, hormone health, and nutrient absorption
• High in fiber (16–18 g) from peas, herbs, avocado, and whole-grain tortillas—supportive of digestion and blood sugar balance
• Plant-based protein (13–15 g) from peas and whole grains – try topping with a square of poached tofu or a soft boiled egg, both would add extra protein
• Naturally anti-inflammatory thanks to olive oil, curry spices, herbs, and lime zest
• Low in added sugar, with flavor driven by acid, spice, and aromatics
• Balanced energy release, making it ideal as a light main or composed shared plate

Print Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Assiette Verte au Curry

Balanced fats, fiber-rich greens, and warming spice for quiet, lasting nourishment. This dish is vegan, but feel free to add a soft boiled egg to make it even more extra. Or, to keep it vegan, add a square of poached tofu!

Total Time20 minutes mins

Course: dinner, lunch, Salad

Cuisine: French

Keyword: plant-forward, refined, vegetarian, vibrant

Servings: 4

Calories: 500kcal

Ingredients

Vinaigrette

• 50 g white balsamic vinegar
• 60 g olive oil
• 60 g aquafaba or unsweetened cashew milk
• 20 g Tabasco® green jalapeño sauce
• 10 g Madras curry powder
• 1 t Dijon mustard optional
• fine salt, to taste

Plate & Garnish

• 200 g green peas (fresh or frozen, blanched)
• Zest of 1 lime
• cilantro (to taste), roughly chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
• ½ Hass avocado, thinly sliced
• 8 wheat or corn tortillas
• Olive oil, for brushing tortillas
• Fine salt & Guérande or Maldon salt, to finish
• soft boiled eggs or poached tofu optional

Instructions

• Prepare the Dressing

  In a bowl or blender, whisk or blend together the white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, aquafaba (or cashew milk), Tabasco® green jalapeño, curry powder, and Dijon (if using).Season lightly with fine salt. The dressing should be creamy, bright, and gently spiced.

• Crisp the Tortillas

  Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).Brush tortillas lightly with olive oil and bake directly on the rack or a sheet pan for 8–10 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. Cool slightly, then break into shards.

• Prepare the Greens

  Blanch peas briefly in salted boiling water until just tender and bright green. Drain and cool. Toss peas gently with lime zest, cilantro, and spring onions. Season lightly with fine salt.

• Assemble the Plate

  Arrange the pea mixture on a serving platter. Fan avocado slices over the top. Drizzle generously with the dressing. Finish with tortilla shards and a light sprinkle of Guérande sea salt.
• Optional Egg

  To make a soft-boiled egg: Place the egg in boiling water for 7 minutes. Once cooked, drain it and plunge it into ice water. Peel and place on top of the avocado then finish with dressing, tortillas and salt.

Notes

• Layer rather than toss—let each element remain distinct.
• Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
• Ideal as a shared plate, light main, or elegant starter.

A New Year, Reframed

Elevated wellness isn’t about becoming someone new in January.
It’s about coming home to what already works—and doing it with more care.

More flavor.
More pleasure.
And especially, more trust in your body’s intelligence.

If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that sustainability matters. Not just environmentally—but emotionally, physically, and energetically too.

This is nourishment without urgency.
A beginning that feels deliberate, considered—and exquisitely your own.
Refined nourishment, lived beautifully.

Here’s to a year that feels grounded, intentional, and just indulgent enough. 🥂 À bientôt!