Savory Basil Butternut Squash Soup :D

I've never been a huge soup person.

Particularly because growing up, I liked to each actual meals and I always ate SO  much food and soup was never enough for me....more like an appetizer

But I know that there is a lot more out there than just broccoli and cheddar and New England clam chowder! (the only two I ever liked)

So the other day, I cam across some butternut squash I bought, but never used and decided to come up with this:

Lentil Burgers

Happy Friday (and Good Friday) to everyone!

I've been in a pretty awesome mood all day today :)

And I had my first Cardio Barre class today! It was so much fun and definitely a burn!

I'm gonna have to be doing more of these lately because I just went to the doctors and found out that I have piriformis syndrome and IT band syndrome...so I have to cut back on lifting and running :(

But my sister is coming in 3 days!

Ok ok I know...ADHD...the recipe..

Fruit Pizza Wrap

So as apart of @hellohealthy and @watch_me_shrink from Instagram's Make it Happen March post the other day which was to eat the rainbow (which all of you should be doing anyway!)

I decided to make a fruit pizza/wrap! And even use black and white colors :D

It was my first time making this and I kinda just winged it but the end result was super yummy!

Blackened Cajun Lime Tempeh

So I wanted to add tempeh to my salads for this week. But I obviously wanted them to have some flavaaa...and some spice!

I've never cooked tempeh before but I think it was pretty good first try :)

Almond Butter & Caramelized Banana Sandwich

I know, I know...I need to post something that doesn't contain bananas or nut butter....

Hopefully (and reluctantly) after this week, when I go meal prep shopping, I'll force myself to not buy PB or bananas....or maybe just less? 

Anyway, I don't usually eat bread that often. I try and stay away from carbs when I can...at least the bread kind :D

But since I had to carb up for a crazy glucose insulin test last week I had to buy a loaf of bread (which I have not done in months)

So since I do NOT waste food (thanks, mother) I did not want to just toss the bread! I decided to use it.

Peas and Squash

So you want to eat more veggies now, do ya?

Well I have a solution....or at least another way to add them to your diet!

Simple, yet delicious idea and I really like the combo

The colors! Love em'!

Ok, so I know it sounds like something your mom had to force feed you when you were a kid, but come on! We are adults now (or at least we are trying to act like it)

Our taste buds have expanded past the chicken fingers and PB&J sandwich horizon!

Onward now! To the veggies!

Simple Peas and Squash Bowl:

8oz (1 cup) frozen peas

1/2 yellow squash, thinly sliced

1 tbsp oil (I used safflower)

red pepper flakes

turmeric

black pepper

sea salt

garlic powder

cooking spray (I use Spectrum's Coconut Oil Spray) I found it at Ralph's and I use it ALL the time

1. Cook frozen peas according to bag

2. While the peas are cooking take the sliced squash and toss into a bowl with the oil and seasoning and coat evenly

3. In medium skillet, spray with cooking spray, lay the squash down and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, flipping until both sides are cooked and the squash becomes soft.

                                           

4. After both the peas and squash are done, toss them both together and enjoy!

Strawberry Pistachio Vegan "Chicken" Salad with Maple Coconut PoppyseedDressing

Oh this is DEFINITELY a favorite...

And the dressing is to DIE for.