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!
I would have never thought to mix Mexican and squash together. What a great blend of a summer and fall meal 🙂
ooh. butternut squash tacos! very clever. looks delicious!
you make the most delicious looking meals! yum!
I have made Butternut Squash Tacos before, but never like this! This is like the deconstructed taco. How clever. 🙂
Yoga classes can be so hit or miss….frustrates me when I’m dissappointed.
I was thinking last weekend that it was too early for butternut squash, but I guess not! 🙂
What a beautiful meal! I love the addition of cinnamon to blend the flavors together. Genius 🙂
That’s incredible! My sis and I MUST try this very soon!
such a creative dinner, perfect for fall season. definitely adding this to my meal planning rotation for this fall!
I love the look of that squash, it makes me feel as if fall is just around the corner!
Love the idea of the stuffed butternut squash– so creative!
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.
That mug of yours always scares me – it looks like it’s about to fall over! Your eats don’t scare me though 🙂
Genius idea!
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 🙂
Love this idea – I have an acorn squash on my counter from my CSA this week – I may try this!
Thanks for the recipe!
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?
Put it in a real smoothie – I love the taste
How creative and scrummmmptious! YUM! Looks sooo good and I love anything and everything with butternut squash! 🙂
Genius idea!
oh my goodness! this looks so good!
Love the butternut squash taco idea!!
Have a great nite 🙂
wow. amazing.
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!!
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!
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.
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!
Oh wow – SO FUN! I love connections like that
That looks really good – I would have NEVER thought of making something like that!!
I’m getting excited for squash season – looks tasty!
such a cool idea kath, I cant wait to try making it some day! I never would have thought of it.
Berkeley has a similar yoga system! I’m too scared to go to a class.
That is a delectable idea!
I love using veggies as a “taco boat”
My friend has butternut squash quesadillas at her wedding and they were so good! B-nut squash and mexican flavors are delicious!
Such a creative, tasty looking meal! I absolutely adore butternut squash,I need to make this!
Cool idea… I’m super excited about the return of butternut squash season (aka, fall)!
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 😉
I liked both, but I liked Y2 a lot more!
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. 😀
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!
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!
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.
Thanks. I have a Canon XSI DSLR with a 50mm lens. I also touch up most of my photos in Windows Live Gallery
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.
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 😉
That’s such a cute idea! I have 2 butternut squash looking for a recipe, that’s a great one! 🙂
Jenn
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.
YUM that squash sounds so good!
So creative, what a great idea.
Squashes and mexican food go great together, I should try this combo with beef!
That’s a genius dinner! Love it!
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 🙂
platter looks yum..
interesting idea, i wouldn’t have thought to do that combination!
that looks totally awesome!! great idea!
Your pictures always look so beautiful! 🙂
never would have thought about a butternut squash taco but it’s a such a good idea! Very well done! 🙂
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?!)
Kath: What is your opinion of all the cleanses out there? Are they necessary?
Absolutely not necessary at all. Just eat real food!
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!
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!
Love butternut squash and mexican! I will definitely be using this recipe soon!
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.
What a great idea!! Seriously…. I may be replicating this very soon…….. 🙂
Butternut tacos.. GENUIS!!!!
I’mm off to the Whole Foods grass- fed ground beef sale.. I foresee these tacos on my table soon 😉
looks yummers! just flew delta and got my first biscoff sample – can’t wait to try it!
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!
Bummer about the yoga class. Hopefully you’ll find one you like eventually! 🙂