Ingredients
Recipe inspired by Andrew Bernard @thenarddogcooks
__Butternut squash, 1 medium sized, peeled & chopped
__Carrot, 1 large, chopped small
__Celery, 2 large stalks, chopped small
__Red Onion, 1/4 of large, chopped small
__Apple, 1 chopped small
__Beans of your choice, 1 can
__Plant milk of your choice, about 1 cup
__Rosemary, 3 stems or medium layer, remove leaves from stem
__Basil, 5-10 leaves, ripped or chopped
__Garlic, 4-6 cloves, chopped small
__Garllic powder or granules, light layer
__Oregano, light layer
__Black Pepper, light layer
__Salt, light layer
Optional Add-ins/ Toppings
__Greens of your choice, 1-2 handfuls, chopped or ripped
__Fresh Parsley, a pinch or two
__Pumpkin Seeds, 1 handful
__Hemp Seeds, 1 handful
__Avocado or Olive Oil, 2 spoonfuls
Measurement Key:
Spoonful = 1 teaspoon (tsp)
Light layer = 1/2 - 1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Medium layer = 1.5 - 2 tablespoons (tbsp)
Heavy layer = 3 - 4 tablespoons (tbsp)
How To
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit.
Step 2
Line either baking sheet or pan with parchment paper. Add butternut squash (and all other vegetables if you just want to roast them all instead of cooking the rest on the stove. Up to you, I typically just roast the squash).
Step 3
Add rosemary, basil and garlic to baking sheet & veg. Put in oven for at least 20 minutes or until soft
Step 4
If you chose not to roast all of your vegetables, you can add the rest to a large pan on medium heat with a few splashes of water and the rest of the spices except the salt. Add beans after a few minutes and cook for about 20 minutes or until soft. Keep adding water as necessary so nothing dries out.
Step 5
Once all veggies are soft (including whats in the oven) add them to your blender. Add beans (if you didn't add them already) and plant milk. Blend until smooth or almost smooth depending on how you like it
Step 6
Pour blended mixture into pan/pot on medium low heat. Let it bubble together while stirring often for at least 5 minutes. Add more plant milk or water if it seems like its getting too think.
Step 7
Add salt, taste check & enjoy with toppings of your choice