Need Extra Vegetables? Try this Autumn Squash Vegetable Soup.

Have you ever tried the seasonal "Autumn Squash Soup" from Panera Bread?  Well, this can now be your go-to healthy version. You certainly won't miss the fat and calories! 

And, this fits into your 21 Day Fix plan, too.  Bonus.  Your nutrition plan for the day will thank you.  So will your belly. 

Autumn Squash Vegetable Soup

(21 Day Fix Approved)

4 cups of peeled, cubed butternut squash (microwave whole squash 3-4 minutes for easier peeling)
1 large apple, peeled and cubed
1/2 yellow onion, peeled and cubed
4 tsp. coconut oil
1 tsp. curry powder
3-1/2 cups organic, low-salt vegetable broth
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
Pink Himalayan salt, ground black pepper, and cinnamon

Roast cubed butternut squash that has been seasoned with cinnamon and salt for 30 mins at 425 degrees. 

 

 

 

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté apple and onion in coconut oil with curry powder. and a few dashes of salt, for about 10 minutes, until softened.

 

Add broth, milk, and squash to the large skillet with the apple and onion, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes. Stir in salt to taste. 

 

 

 

Use an immersion blender or transfer soup to a high-speed blender or food processor, and blend until soup is smooth and creamy.

 

Garnish with another sprinkle of cinnamon (or curry powder), along with a few pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.

 

(21 Day Fixers:  1 green container of this = 1 green and 1 tsp.  I didn't bother counting the minimal almond milk.  Have one less bite of banana that day instead of counting a small fraction of a purple for the apple.)

 

 

ALL THE BEST,

EASIEST Snack Ever ---> Cheese-Stuffed Mini-Peppers!

 



I kid you not.  This is the EASIEST -- and healthy -- snack, ever.  You may even wonder why you didn't think of it yourself?  Ha ha ..... just kidding. 

But, now that I thought of it, and posted it for your benefit -- go ahead and buy some mini-peppers.  And, make this.  Dee-lish!

Cheese-Stuffed Mini-Peppers

(21 Day Fix-approved)

Ingredients:
2 mini-peppers
1 cheese stick
1 tsp. dried parsley

Preheat oven to "broil".  Remove tops and seeds from mini-peppers.  Cut cheese stick in half.  Place one half in each mini-pepper.  Broil for 7-10 minutes.  Remove from oven, sprinkle with dried parsley, and ENJOY!

That's it!  It really doesn't get much easier.

If you try this, please leave a comment and let me know how you like it! 

(21 Day Fixers: This one serving counts as 1 green and 1 blue.)     

If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix online accountability groups, get in touch with me here, or email me directly at chrispechulis@gmail.com!

ALL THE BEST,

Baked Butternut Squash Fries - 21 Day Fix Approved

Welcome!

If you are like me, you want to eat healthy, but you want to eat food that TASTES GOOD!  These fries definitely do the trick!  For variations, after baking, sprinkle with either cinnamon OR curry powder for a different twist! 

Butternut Squash Fries are a great alternative to regular fries, and are also 21 Day Fix-approved!
BUTTERNUT SQUASH FRIES
Ingredients:
2 lb. butternut squash
Pink Himalayan salt
Coconut oil cooking sprayHeat oven to 425 degrees.

Using a sharp knife, slice the ends off your butternut squash, then cut it in half width-wise. (Squash can be hard to cut, make sure you haven't done a strenuous arm workout recently - ha!) Peel squash with a vegetable peeler or knife. Remove the seeds from the inside of the squash.

Cut squash into "French-fry shapes".

Spray baking sheet with cooking spray and place squash on it. Spray squash with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt. 

Bake for 20 minutes.  Turn squash over and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until crispy on the outside.

21 Day Fixers: Use your green container to measure out your vegetable portion.

If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix online accountability groups, get in touch with me here, or email me directly at chrispechulis@gmail.com!

ENJOY & ALL THE BEST,