Stir Fried Green Beans

Ingredients:

• 1 lb green beans, diced into inch long pieces
• 4 strips bacon, sliced into quarter inch strips
• 2 shallots, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• salt
• pepper

Directions:

1. In a large pan, cook bacon until crispy .
2. Add shallots and cook until brown.
3. Add garlic and cook for a few minutes.
4. Add green beans and mushrooms, cook until mushrooms are tender.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste

Spiced Coconut Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 butternut squash, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, squashed
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 can water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp chipotle pepper
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp curry
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp salt

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large pan, add onion and brown.
2. Add garlic and squash and roast until squash is caramelized.
3. Add coconut milk and water, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until squash is tender.
4. Transfer to blender, puree (might need to do so in parts).
5. Season to taste.