Afternoooooon eats
I was hungrier and thirstier after my unusual lunch so I whipped up a smoothie.
The Mix
- 1/3 cup frozen cherries
- 1/3 frozen banana
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- Lots of ice
- 1/4 cup Vega Vanilla Almond
- About 3/4 a cup of water
Seemed like enough for breakfast! I had to add the water to thin it out because all of the frozen goods were making it like a sorbet. I feared the water would dilute it too much, but it ended up making it really voluminous and filled my ENTIRE Ramen bowl to my surprise! Totally delicious snack.
Still testing the waters of the Cville yoga scene, I went to a class within walking distance of my house as part of the…
Classes are taught around town on an honor system donation basis by various types of instructors throughout the week.
Tonight’s class was a vinyasa class, but I think my nostrils and bondas got more of a workout than my body did 😉 It wasn’t my favorite class, but I felt like it was a good stretch. Definitely open to trying some more other classes + instructors as part of the project (but sad that one so close to home is probably not my end-all-be-all class)
I wasn’t terribly hungry when I got home thanks to the groovie smoothie, but when we started discussing what to make for dinner, my appetite kicked in.
Enter the…
Butternut Squash Taco!
A whole roasted b-nut squash (face down in a little water at 400* for 40 minutes until knife tender)
Leftover grass-fed beef (perhaps the best tasting beef I’ve ever had!?) seasoned taco-style with cumin, chili powder, garlic, salt and pepper – PLUS a dash of CINNAMON to marry the taco with the b-nut squash that rocked my world!!
Mixed with sauteed green pepper, smashed avocado and yogurt cheese sour cream
Hubba hubba
corn chips on the side…to complete the taco theme
Biscoff + books for dessert!
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
I would have never thought to mix Mexican and squash together. What a great blend of a summer and fall meal 🙂
erica says
ooh. butternut squash tacos! very clever. looks delicious!
Heather says
you make the most delicious looking meals! yum!
Lauren says
I have made Butternut Squash Tacos before, but never like this! This is like the deconstructed taco. How clever. 🙂
Nicole - yuppie yogini says
Yoga classes can be so hit or miss….frustrates me when I’m dissappointed.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
I was thinking last weekend that it was too early for butternut squash, but I guess not! 🙂
holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
What a beautiful meal! I love the addition of cinnamon to blend the flavors together. Genius 🙂
Kaci Higgins says
That’s incredible! My sis and I MUST try this very soon!
Leianna says
such a creative dinner, perfect for fall season. definitely adding this to my meal planning rotation for this fall!
Gree says
I love the look of that squash, it makes me feel as if fall is just around the corner!
Megan says
Love the idea of the stuffed butternut squash– so creative!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I saw one of those bowls at an antique store today labeled as a flower pot. I thought that was pretty funny! Dinner looks tasty! Enjoy your evening.
Hannah says
That mug of yours always scares me – it looks like it’s about to fall over! Your eats don’t scare me though 🙂
Eileen says
Genius idea!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
That’s an awesome yoga project- you get to try out so many different instructors and styles! That’ll be fun 🙂
And those butternut squash tacos looks delicious! Creative 🙂
Heather says
Love this idea – I have an acorn squash on my counter from my CSA this week – I may try this!
Thanks for the recipe!
Noelle says
I was *just* about to search your site for tips using Vega Vanilla Almondilla. I made it straight-up as directed. Ugh. Tried blending it with almond milk instead of water, and through in half a frozen banana. Still has this cuh-razy aftertaste. Is this normal?! Don’t want to wast $23 worth of veggie goodness, but not sure what do to. Have you ever baked with it?
Kath says
Put it in a real smoothie – I love the taste
Liza @ Health Nutting says
How creative and scrummmmptious! YUM! Looks sooo good and I love anything and everything with butternut squash! 🙂
kate says
Genius idea!
Dee says
oh my goodness! this looks so good!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Love the butternut squash taco idea!!
Have a great nite 🙂
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
wow. amazing.
Lauren says
Kath…I love your website times 1000. I have a question for you. Do you take any vitamins or extra supplements (like fish oil,etc?) Thanks!!
Kath says
I don’t. I probably should take a multi but just hate taking pills! I don’t take fish oil because I try to eat sardines at least once a week and that gives such a good dose and is much cheaper and tastier!
Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) says
Such a clever idea! Love it.
I’m always looking for new ways to use squash, so this is definitely on my list to make soon. I love butternut squash sauteed, add some peas and some feta! Eat with a bit of rice. It’s delicious.
Logan says
I had a “Kath moment” tonight I wanted to share. I live in Charlotte and work for an arts organization. Tonight at a dinner for the organization I sat next to the wife of the Great Harvest CEO. I immediately told her how much I love your blog and how I feel like I know so much about Great Harvest because of you.
I’ve been a longtime lurker on your blog, but I felt compelled to comment because it seemed like such a coincidence that I would be seated next to her. Anyway, I appreciate your blog and look forward to reading it every day!
Kath says
Oh wow – SO FUN! I love connections like that
Chelsey says
That looks really good – I would have NEVER thought of making something like that!!
Janelle says
I’m getting excited for squash season – looks tasty!
Maren says
such a cool idea kath, I cant wait to try making it some day! I never would have thought of it.
Caitlin (EatFeats) says
Berkeley has a similar yoga system! I’m too scared to go to a class.
Cara Craves... says
That is a delectable idea!
I love using veggies as a “taco boat”
stephanie@Avocado Nation says
My friend has butternut squash quesadillas at her wedding and they were so good! B-nut squash and mexican flavors are delicious!
Jessica@tastyandtrim says
Such a creative, tasty looking meal! I absolutely adore butternut squash,I need to make this!
Mimi says
Cool idea… I’m super excited about the return of butternut squash season (aka, fall)!
Stacey says
Oohhh, books are my fav dessert 🙂 And you don’t have to worry about the calorie content! Haha.
I went to a hot vinyasa class at YogaOne tonight, and it was a lot different from Y2yoga..not as intimate, and wayyy hotter. The instructor was kind of ‘drill sargeant’-ish and there was no soothing background music 🙁 After an hour, I was ready to get out of there! I hope you find one that suits you! The look can be frustrating, but a good learning experience as well 😉
Kath says
I liked both, but I liked Y2 a lot more!
Wei-Wei says
Awesome idea! We recently got three huge bags of seasoning mix (garlic salt, Lawry’s seasoning salt, and taco seasoning) and I was wondering how we would use them up. Sauteing meat with taco seasoning is obvious, but I didn’t have any tacos or tortillas to put them in… Squash is awesome. 😀
Chelsea says
Oh my gosh, that dinner is so creative, never woulda thought of that one. But it seems like such a simple concept at the same time. Thanks, Kath.
Also, your smoothie is making me thirsty! Looks like the perfect consistency for slurpin down!
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
I love love love butternut squash with mexican themed dinners – one of my favorite dishes is freshly roasted butternut squash mixed with black beans and guacamole topped with lime juice and chopped scallions. Yum!
Steph says
Kath, what kind of camera do you use? You’re pictures are always so vibrant. Mine sometime come out really dull. Did you ever take a photgraphy class? I want to start taking better pictures but am not sure how to learn more about cameras and picture quality.
Kath says
Thanks. I have a Canon XSI DSLR with a 50mm lens. I also touch up most of my photos in Windows Live Gallery
Kristen @ Kristen, Sweetly says
Your smoothie bowl looks delightful. I love that they’re perfect for any meal. Your cherries & banana combo is making me want a midnight snack! Hahaha.
jaclyn@todays lady says
Now those are my kind of taco! I love the butternut squash shell!!
Smoothies make a great snack. Super filling and satisfying….. they taste pretty good too 😉
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
That’s such a cute idea! I have 2 butternut squash looking for a recipe, that’s a great one! 🙂
Jenn
Annie@stronghealthyfit says
Wow, that looks amazing, especially since I’m going to try eating beef about once a month on PURPOSE. Haven’t eaten it much in the past seven years.
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
YUM that squash sounds so good!
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
So creative, what a great idea.
Marina says
Squashes and mexican food go great together, I should try this combo with beef!
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
That’s a genius dinner! Love it!
Sava says
Sweet Squash and a spicy taco?
Intriguing.
Also:
That is the cutest ramen bowl / smoothie cup I’ve ever seen!
It makes me want to go out and buy cute dishes 🙂
notyet100 says
platter looks yum..
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
interesting idea, i wouldn’t have thought to do that combination!
Neen@Broad Bean to Runner Bean says
that looks totally awesome!! great idea!
Lindsey says
Your pictures always look so beautiful! 🙂
Sarah @ Sarah's Shaping Up says
never would have thought about a butternut squash taco but it’s a such a good idea! Very well done! 🙂
Jillian says
what an interesting idea! I would have NEVER thought of that! This is now on my list of recipes to try… (how am I ever going to try them all?!)
belinda says
Kath: What is your opinion of all the cleanses out there? Are they necessary?
Kath says
Absolutely not necessary at all. Just eat real food!
Bree says
I almost bought a b-nut the other day but wanted to wait until it cooled off a little outside. Something about gourds screams fall to me. I like the taco idea!
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says
Ok, that buternut squash taco is genious. Just, sheer and utter brilliance. This recipe has me so excited for all of fall’s root vegetables!
Sarah says
Love butternut squash and mexican! I will definitely be using this recipe soon!
Jean@RoastedRootsandPumpkinSpice says
That taco sounds delicious. I actually put avocados on my sweet potato the other day and that was pretty good, so I can imagine this being a hit dish too.
Lauren @ 40Apples says
What a great idea!! Seriously…. I may be replicating this very soon…….. 🙂
barefootgirl (our first CSA) says
Butternut tacos.. GENUIS!!!!
I’mm off to the Whole Foods grass- fed ground beef sale.. I foresee these tacos on my table soon 😉
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
looks yummers! just flew delta and got my first biscoff sample – can’t wait to try it!
Bri says
Kath, I love this idea. I’ve also done it with sweet potatoes and it’s been super yummy! Have a great Labor Day weekend!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Bummer about the yoga class. Hopefully you’ll find one you like eventually! 🙂