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Winter Avocado Toast with Cheezy Toasted Pepita Sprinkle

January 10, 2018 By Courtney West Leave a Comment

winter avocado toast with cheezy toasted pepita sprinkle | plant based goodness via the sweet miscellany blog

As with my life and interests, this space here is always evolving , shifting, and changing. I used to have certain rules and constraints regarding what I could and couldn’t post. It seemed logical at the time but now when I look back at those arbitrary rules I set for myself, they seem rather silly. Ultimately they began to make blogging seem like a chore rather than something fun and fulfilling. All because I set a boundary I couldn’t develop past. Maybe you can relate?

winter avocado toast with cheezy toasted pepita sprinkle | plant based goodness via the sweet miscellany blog

So here we are, no more boundaries or imaginary lines. No more rules against what I can and cannot post. I want this space to be as authentic to my life as possible. Probably the least authentic part about the blog is the food styling. Trust me when I say that the only time my food tends to look “pretty” is when I have to take a photo of it. Although I guess pretty is a subjective word so maybe it would look as such to someone else. My point in all of this before it becomes a wordy rant is that I’m striving to keep this space as real as possible. It will reflect what I’m currently eating, doing, seeing, reading, etc. In a time where I can feel a huge shift coming and there is a lot of uncertainty about the future, this is my constant, my anchor.

winter avocado toast with cheezy toasted pepita sprinkle | plant based goodness via the sweet miscellany blog

So here we are, a “recipe” for a winter-inspired variation of one of my comfort foods. I could easily slap avocado on some toast, give it a sprinkle of salt, and be on my way. But, it’s nice to make something as seemingly mundane as toast a little special. I’ve been getting beautiful watermelon radishes in my CSA share recently so they’ve taken up residence on my avo toast. Not only do they provide a little brightness during these cloudy winter days, but they have a much sweeter flavor than any other radishes I’ve ever eaten. Cilantro (also in my CSA) made the cut for its brightness and wonderful blood cleansing properties. Everything is topped off by a cheezy toasted pepita sprinkle that is delicious on pretty much anything you add it to, except for maybe ice cream. I enjoyed this round of toast with an orange gifted to us from our neighbor’s tree. And it was sublime 🙂

Winter Avocado Toast with Cheezy Toasted Pepita Sprinkle

notes: you will have some of the sprinkle leftover, unless you go crazy and add it all to your slices of toast. Feel free to use it on anything savory from roasted veggies to rice. 

for the sprinkle:
2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 tsp hemp seeds
good pinch of sea salt
pinch of pepper

Chop the toasted pumpkin seeds as finely as you like or have the energy to, then mix them with the remaining ingredients. Store leftovers in a small airtight container either at room temperature or in the fridge.

for the toast:

2 slices of your favorite bread
vegan mayo, coconut butter, or any other spread you like for the bread
half of an avocado
1 tsp lemon juice
pinch of sea salt
1 small watermelon radish (or other radish), thinly sliced
1 tbsp minced cilantro

Toast the bread to your liking. While the bread is toasting, mash the avocado with the lemon juice and the salt. When the bread is ready, spread it with your vegan mayo (or other condiment), then divide the mashed avocado between the two slices of bread. Arrange the radish slices over the avocado, then finish with the cilantro and the cheezy toasted pepita sprinkle. If you want to really go crazy, add the sprinkle to the avocado mash instead of the plain sea salt. Makes 2 slices of toast.

winter avocado toast with cheezy toasted pepita sprinkle | plant based goodness via the sweet miscellany blog

Filed Under: breakfast, dairy free, farm to table, gluten free, Recipe, savory, snack, vegan, vegetarian, winter

A Digestive Tisane

January 3, 2018 By Courtney West Leave a Comment

a digestive tisane | plant based goodness via the sweet miscellany blogWell howdy 2018, glad you made it. With a new year comes an opportunity for self reflection and evaluation. Deciding what stays and what goes. Accepting where you’ve been and making plans for where you want to go. Finding your path and doing what you can to stay on it. Continuing to do what serves you and leaving behind what doesn’t.

I’ll be spending this week cleaning out and organizing my space. Getting rid of clutter is an easy way to bring more focus and clarity. Plus it’s a nice freeing feeling to get rid of things you don’t need anymore.

a digestive tisane | plant based goodness via the sweet miscellany bloga digestive tisane | plant based goodness via the sweet miscellany bloga digestive tisane | plant based goodness via the sweet miscellany blog

After the holidays the digestive system might need a little extra support. Maybe you’ve strayed from your routine and are striving for a bit more regularity. Or maybe you want a simple herbal tea to sip on before bed. Enter this easy tisane, which is just a fancy way of saying herbal tea. It’s made up of only 3 herbs, two of which are really great for digestion. Mint and fennel are also good for calming nausea if you find the stomach un-settled or queasy. Lemon balm can also aid in digestion but I’ve included it here mostly to lend its lovely flavor. Plus, I dried a bunch of it right before the freeze and am eager to use it 😉

a digestive tisane | plant based goodness via the sweet miscellany blog

Apparently I’ve got a habit of sharing green things for the first post of the new year: in 2017 I shared this balancing green smoothie and in 2016 I shared this winter vibes guacamole. …

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Filed Under: all seasons, ayurveda, beverage, grain free, herbs, Recipe, self care, tea, vegan

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