Happy Thanksgiving week friends! So I really cannot believe that Thanksgiving (aka Turkey Day) is Thursday! As we all gear up for some delicious Turkey and sides I wanted to share a really fun meat-free recipe that is super fun for a crowd or perfect just for 2! This dish is loaded with oodles of good nutrition and will wow your taste buds! So with Christmas knocking at our door and Fall coming to an end, here is a festive, Fall, and great Thanksgiving dish that is sure to nourish and satisfy! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Ingredients: SQUASH
Rice
Avocado Drizzle
Store bought or homemade tabouli (optional)
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed Instructions:
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Directions: For these, I sliced up some apples thin enough so it would be easy to eat the slice in one or two bites. I also lightly spritzed the apples with lemon juice to keep them from browning too fast. Then I melted some peanut butter–until it was super runny–and drizzled it all over the apples. Next, I topped the apples and peanut butter with unsweetened flaked coconut, sliced almonds, a few pecans and, of course, chocolate chips. And finally, I drizzled a little more peanut butter onto the plate. Ya'll know, for good measure:) Nut milks are simply non-dairy containing milks made out of 1) filtered water, 2) nut or seed of your choice, and 3) possible flavor additions. Nut milks are a perfect way to still enjoy the versatility of cows milk without the dairy proteins involved (which are typically the cause of inflammation/allergic reactions); it’s easier on digestion, tastes great, humane, environmentally sustainable, easy to make, affordable, and did I mention tastes great? Yes, well it’s delicious! A reason why I’m not a fan of dairy, is the production and mass factory farming of dairy cows and how they’re treated and what they’re treated with. Remember you are what you eat…or what antibiotics they were given, and unfortunately that’s the more common nature of the production of milk- cows are often given loads of antibiotics to ward off diseases because of their unkempt living environments.
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Chocolate CakeIngredients for the Raw Chocolate Cake
Instructions: 1. In a food processor, process walnuts and pecans until the nuts are well blended and crumbly. You will want to see little chunky bits of the two raw nuts. 2. Add the remanding ingredients and continue to blend in the food processor. I recommend adding one ingredient at a time. 3. Keep of processing until the mixture looks like a ball of yummy dough! It is okay if you see small flecks of nuts throughout the dough. 4. Once you have your ball of dough, press the dough into the desired shape or size you desire! 5. Refrigerate at least an hour and a half to allow the cake to firm up. Chocolate Vegan IcingIngredients for Raw Chocolate Icing
Instructions: 1. Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender (like Vitamix). 2. Start at slow speed and slowly increase the speed. 3. Keep blending until you get a velvet texture! I wanted to create a simple delicious meat-free recipe that is perfect for just 2! This squash bowl is chalked full of good nutrition and the best part it is portioned sized!
Ingredients: Acorn Squash:
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Directions: Blend all ingredients in a high powered blender, like Vitamix or Nutriblender **Note** You can omit Yogurt + Coconut Water and replace it with 3/4 Cup Coconut Milk! Thanks for stopping by and ya’ll…..this recipe I am about to share was total accident but I just had to share it with you! Let me introduce you to what I call “Banana Walnut Smoothie”! A delicious, nutritious, energizing drink that will leave your taste buds thanking you for all the wholesome goodness. This little recipe is so easy and super fun to make but offers pure nutrition in a glass chalked full of potassium, protein, and healthy fats! This is totally between a smoothie and a milk in consistency and simply delicious. Give this a try, you will not be sorry! Here is your recipe!
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Directions: Place all ingredients listed in a high powered blender (Vitamix) and blend until smooth! Buuuuurrrrrr!!! Baby Its Cold Outside! Ya’ll it is so cold outside at the moment! Boston is feeling the frosty winter air and it just screams for some hot peppermint tea and energy bites by my side. Along with this cold winter weather it is so tempting to slow down and do what our body’s want to naturally do..... Hibernate! Along with healthy eating, exercise is vital to maintain a healthy weight so I always recommend to keep that body moving and fight the urge to curl up during these winter months. Staying active and healthy eating is important! Healthy snacking can help stabilize blood sugar levels, keeping the metabolism motors running, and bridge the hungry gap between meals which will ultimately help us keep meal portions in check while not feeling famished by the end of the day!
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Are you ready for some Football??!! I can wait for Football Season to Start!! With Fall approaching in the next few months... yummy butternut squash will be here before you know it! Here is a simple butternut squash salsa that will be a touchdown at your home!! This salsa is loaded with protein, fiber, Vitamin C, potassium, Vitamin A and E to name a few!!! Ingredients:
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together butternut squash and avocado oil. Roast until sweet potato is tender and browned in spots, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool completely. 2. Add tomato, avocado, cilantro, corn, black beans and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, toss to combine. |
AuthorNashville, Tennessee raised southern girl and current Southerner living in Boston. Mary-June is a nutritionist and a mommy to twin girls and twin maltipoo fur babies! Mary-June possesses cutting edge knowledge of this highly pertinent and dynamic field. After graduating from an undergraduate degree in Dietetics at Lipscomb University and a graduate degree in Medical Nutrition Sciences at Boston University School of Medicine, Mary-June started Southern Meets Urban as a creative outlet to share recipes, entertaining ideas along with timely and tangible nutrition information for others to immediately benefit from. Southern Meets Urban features simple recipes and effortless entertaining ideas for any occasion! Since then, Southern Meets Urban has grown into a lifestyle and nutrition resource for readers. Archives |