Day 55 - Macaroni & "Cheese"

Well, giving into the vegan spirit (almost), I used my roasted squash puree for the 'cheese' in my macaroni and cheese dish.  Full disclosure - I did sprinkle some romano cheese on top (with some panko bread crumbs). 

In the lunch bag today:
- Macaroni & "Cheese"
- Cucumbers & Black Bean Hummus

OK, the macaroni is actually whole wheat penne...

Macaroni & "Cheese"

Cucumbers & Black Bean Hummus

Day 54 - White Bean Soup

Monday is usually a cacophony of weekend leftovers.  Yesterday was no exception!

- White Bean Soup (yes, more homework for my vegan chef school)
- Baby Cucumbers
- Black Bean Hummus
- Apple
- Vegan Halvah

Let's start with the halvah.  Our last class, we had a guest instructor:  Fran Costigan - gourmet vegan pastry chef.  I had to (of course) pick up her cookbooks.  I may be a decent cook - but am very lacking in the baking department (likely due to my lack of patience and precision in measuring).  For a playdate where I had to be sensitive to a nut allergy, I made these sesame oat squares, which turned out tasting like really good halvah.

Sesame Oat Squares (Halvah)

If you want to check out her cookbook - here it is!

White Bean Soup

Baby Cucumbers

Black Bean Hummus (tastier than it looks)

Organic Gala Apples

Did you know apples were one of the most highly pesticided crops?  Buy organic...

Day 40 - Cucumber & Black Bean Hummus Sandwich

Lunch Menu
- Cucumber & Black Bean Hummus
- Carrots
- Apple Slices

I made a variation of my regular hummus last night - made it with 1/2 chick peas and 1/2 black beans.  Turned out super delicious, but looks a bit like wet cement :).

Black Bean Hummus

Prepping the Sandwich

Add a little lettuce and all done!

Carrots