Creamy butternut squash dressing (vegan)

Lately I have been on a coleslaw binge. I have had it with salad dressing or with a more traditional Vegenaise + white vinegar dressing and once with a drizzle of balsamic and olive oil.

But today's coleslaw turned out the best. I wanted a slightly sweeter version of traditional coleslaw and I decided to use the last of the butternut squash I had in the fridge.

Creamy butternut squash dressing.

I threw a few ingredients together, gave it a whir with the immersion blender and I ended up with a creamy, dreamy and sweet concoction that had a nice kick of vinegar. Yum!

The coleslaw mix can be anything you want. Today I tossed together green cabbage, carrot, mini sweet red peppers, celery and fresh parsley.

The most important thing about this dish? It is the dressing. 

And, since it is Friday and I am in a great mood because I am off to see Prometheus later tonight, I am going to give you the recipe:-)

Creamy butternut squash dressing

Serves 1

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of cooked butternut squash

3 tsp of Vegenaise

1 tsp of balsamic reduction

ground black pepper to taste

enough water to create the consistency you would like

Instructions: 

 

Blend until smooth. 

That is it! Easy peasy.

I used it as a coleslaw dressing but I think it would also be terrific on a regular 'ol salad.

Happy Friday everyone!

Easy black bean soup

Easy black bean soup.

Now that I am back to the low fat and lots of veggies diet, I always find it a challenge to create simple meals with tons of flavor.

This was a very simple soup to put together and it had a nice full flavor without being so spicy that it bothered my stomach.

I hope everyone is having a great Friday!

Easy black bean soup

Serves 2

Ingredients:

1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained

3 cups of chicken broth

1 Tbsp of sun dried tomatoes, chopped

1 clove of garlic, minced

1 tsp of green chilis

1 tsp of molasses

1/4 tsp of cumin

1/2 tsp of coriander

1/4 cup of mushrooms, chopped

Ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Add all of the ingredients into a soup pan and simmer for 20 minutes. 

That's it!

Top with your choice of toppings. I added avocado, olives and Frank's Hot Sauce. 

Enjoy