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Quicker Cajun Red Beans and Rice

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Quicker Cajun Red Beans and Rice

This Cajun Red Beans and Rice recipe should really be named “Cajun Inspired Red Beans and Rice”.  I say this because a) I’m not Cajun b) I don’t live in Louisiana, and c) True Cajun food should (I think) involve home cooked and spiced DRIED beans that you simmer on the stove with seasonings and vegetables.  I love using dried beans.  Beans freshly simmered on the stove can impart a different texture and flavor than the canned variety. That being said, a lot of my recipes are conceived at the last minute (read: the day of, around 4:30 pm, when I remember that I’m expected to eat dinner as a normal human being), and I usually don’t have a pot of beans already soaked, cooked and ready.

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Creamiest Vegan Mac and Cheese

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Vegan Mac and Cheese - Dust smoked paprika over the top.

Do you struggle some days to consume more vegetables, or find yourself a slave to the whims of a picky eater? Are you worried that, after days of refusing to consume anything wasn’t associated with their favorite cartoon character, your child will develop scurvy and child services will totally blame you? What if I told you that, armed with this Vegan Mac and Cheese recipe you can have the best of both worlds – delicious, creamy comfort food AND a nice serving of vegetables (that doesn’t taste like a serving of vegetables?) It looks like “normal” mac and cheese when complete, hence, I’d recommend not even telling them about the vegetables. Just let them munch in blissful ignorance.

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Chana Saag Aloo

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Finished Chana Saag Aloo

Chana Saag Aloo

Around here, we get cravings for Indian food… frequently! This Chana Saag Aloo recipe was born out of a really busy weekend, when it seemed I did EVERYTHING except go to the grocery store. Do you ever have weekends like that, where it seems like everything in the world needs to happen in those two short days? Maybe there are people out there who are super planners and are really good at organizing their lives, who are able to space out all those grown-up responsibilities so that they don’t have slammed-full weekends.
I am not one of those people.

Needless to say, after running multiple errands, replenishing cleaning supplies, doing laundry (SO MUCH LAUNDRY), re-doing the middle bathroom (pics to follow!), cleaning the house, I was not keen on going to the grocery store.

I needed an A.I.F. recipe – Already In Fridge!

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Butternut Squash Soup

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Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

Look at that creamy deliciousness. Excuse me, my face needs to be in this. BRB.

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Butternut Squash Soup
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Recipe type: Entree
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Serves: 4
 
This soup is perfect for rainy, drizzly days. Pajamas and house slippers recommended, but not required.
Ingredients
  • 1 large container of chopped butternut squash (about 2 lbs)
  • 1 T. Olive Oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 T. of fresh rosemary
  • 1 T. red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp. white pepper
  • ½ tsp. sea salt
  • 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 can light coconut milk
  • Parsley (optional, for garnish)
  • Plain yogurt or sour cream (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Place butternut squash on a baking sheet with sides, lined with a silpat mat.
  3. Bake for about 45 minutes - until tender.
  4. Heat a large stockpot on medium heat. Add olive oil, onion, and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes.
  5. Add squash and stir.
  6. Add spices. Cook for an additional 4 minutes.
  7. Add vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer for 8 minutes.
  8. With an immersion blender, puree the soup until totally combined.
  9. Add light coconut milk. Taste and adjust spices as needed.
  10. If desired, drizzle yogurt or sour cream (use dairy free versions to keep it vegan) and add parsley.
  11. Serve hot & enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ¼ recipes Calories: 247 Fat: 10g Saturated fat: 6g Unsaturated fat: 3 Trans fat: 0 Carbohydrates: 38g Sugar: 10g Sodium: 399mg Fiber: 6g Protein: 4g Cholesterol: 0mg

Vegan Butternut Squash Soup