Squash + Black Bean Enchiladas

This particular evening I was feeling adventurous and wanted to try out a new + more adventurous dinner when I came across Sprouted Kitchen's Roasted Zucchini, Black Bean, + Goat Cheese Enchiladas. As per the usual, I modified her recipe based on what I had in my house; but boy were these enchilada fantastic!

They turned out much much better than I had imagined.

This was my first time making enchiladas, I was surprised at how easy they were to create. They were time consuming as I roasted the squash + used dried beans, however, I don't mind things like that. I often roast my veggies or cook my beans while working on other projects so I don't even feel like I am cooking, plus I feel like preparing these on my own results in a better overall flavor. 

Continuing on my exploration of food I picked up a delicata squash and used it for this recipe. These squash have quickly become my new favorite! For a little more on winter squash varietals here is an explanation from Suzie's Farm.

Fancy Toasts

This week I came upon a loaf of fresh baked sourdough bread; this of course has had me making yummy sandwiches all week + in this case has me brainstorming creative methods to use up the bread.

This concoction was my dinner last night, and as like many of my creations it's made up of random things I had lying around. If you happen to have these ingredients I highly recommend them both, if not I suggest you doing a little experimenting of your own!

Avocado Toast

1/4 Avocado

Sprinkling of Salt

Drizzle of Olive Oil

Fig Toast

1 tsp Apple Butter

Drizzle of Honey

Sprinkle of salt

1/2 Fig

Directions:

1. Toast bread

2. While bread is toasting cut figs + prep avocado. 

- Avocado: slice into cubes, place on wooden cutting board, mash with fork, add salt till desired (and any other spices), mash a little more.

3. Compile toast

- Fig: spread apple butter, add sliced figs, drizzle honey, and sprinkle with a touch of salt

- Avocado: drizzle toast with olive oil, add your mashed avocado

For something extra tye adding pumpkin or sunflower seeds to your fig toast or add cucumber or chia seeds to the avocado.

Another victory from "The Lazy Chef"

Cheers

-Nelli

Beet + Carrot Slaw

This was a simple slaw I whipped up after being inspired by many bloggers beet recipes lately. Super simple, healthy, and refreshing what else could you ask for.

If you haven't noticed neither of us have been blogging as often lately, but -fingers crossed- that has come to an end and I will be back on track in no time!

Cheers!

-Nelli