Ingredients

• 2 Mac Squash wheels
• 1 cup carrots, cubed 
• 1 cup squash, cubed 
• 1 cup cashew milk (can add more for desired consistency) 
• 1/3 cup vegan sour cream
• 3 kalamata olives

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Cut up the carrots and squash into 1-inch cubes and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 25 minutes, or until soft. 
2. While the vegetables are roasting, add the cubes and cashew milk to a saucepan. Heat for 4-5 minutes over high heat, or until softened. 
3. Add the roasted vegetables and Mac Squash mixture to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to bowls. 
4. Add a small amount of water to the sour cream to create a slightly thinner consistency. Pipe the sour cream in 3 circles on the top of the soup. Use a toothpick to drag the sour cream into 3 spiderweb shapes. 
5. Cut 1 olive in half to use as the body of each spider. Cut the other 2 olives into 8 slices each, creating a total of 16 slices. Top each bowl with an olive spider.

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That’s why I’d like to share with you my top 4 tips on how to pick a frozen meal that’s actually healthy!

1. Check to see how much protein is in the meal.

Protein is an essential macronutrient in our diet. It helps to keep our blood sugar levels stable, builds muscle and protects our gut, just to name a few. I always check to see how much protein is in a frozen meal because if it’s less than 5 grams, then this indicates that there may be a lot of unnecessary ingredients in there instead of the real deal. This is why I love Evive’s Tom Thaï. It has 12 grams of plant-based protein in just one wheel  (yes, one!!) which comes from the sunflower seeds and edamame. This makes me feel confident that this quick and nutrient-dense meal will keep me fuller for longer. 

2. Verify how much fibre is in the meal.

Fibre helps to pull toxins from the body while also stabilizing our blood sugar levels. On average, we should be getting about 45 grams of fibre each day, but, unfortunately, most of us aren’t even getting 20 grams. If you struggle to get fibre into your diet, add a few more servings of fruits and vegetables into your diet or try Evive’s Bam Chili! This frozen lunch has 7 grams of fibre in each wheel, which is incredible for a ready-made meal. Once you add your Bam Chili with rice, cauliflower rice or quinoa, you’ll be looking at over 10 grams of fibre for this meal. 

3. Analyze at the ingredient list.

This is probably one of the most important tips I could ever give! Read the ingredient list carefully and try to imagine what every single ingredient looks like outside of that package. When I go through the ingredients of Tom Thaï, Bam Chili and Mac Squash, I can picture every individual ingredient and I know that they are all incredibly nutritious. If you’re having a hard time understanding what the ingredient is, this may be a good indicator that it is not a clean product.

4. Make sure the sugar content is low. 

You would be surprised to see how many freezer meals are actually jam-packed with sugar, and I don’t mean the natural sugars which are coming from fruits or vegetables. Many products out on the market will actually have added powdered sugar in their meals to enhance the product. I love Mac Squash because not only is it low in sugar (6 grams for the whole wheel) but the sugars are coming from the most natural and beautiful vegetables like squash and carrots.

I hope you feel more comfortable now that you have this list of tips for freezer made meal shopping! Remember to use code JASS15 to save $15 off of your first online order of Evive lunches and smoothies! 

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Before we dive into all the exciting aspects of this new product line, I want to share with you more about our vision:

Our vision of food:

– We cook more, yet spend less time cooking

– The food we eat is organic, yet affordable

– The food we eat is plant-based, yet delicious

It made sense for us to develop an Evive lunch line. We want to make healthy eating more accessible, so in order to do so, we had to be able to increase our product offering. Our smoothies allow you to prep a quick nutritious breakfast in the morning with impeccable high-quality ingredients, and now, with our new products, you can do the same for lunchtime!

WHAT MAKES EVIVE LUNCHES SO UNIQUE?

1) DELICIOUS TASTE & QUALITY OF INGREDIENTS

Just like our smoothies, our new lunch products contain organic whole vegetables and grains. They’re made with high-quality ingredients that are 100% plant-based without jeopardizing a delicious taste!

2) THEIR VERSATILITY

In the mood for a delicious, healthier version of a mac ‘n cheese? How about a comforting butternut squash soup? Stay nourished with our 2-in-1 lunches and eat healthy your way!

3) CONVENIENCE AT ITS BEST

When the clock strikes noon, these products will become your new BFF! It’s a healthy lunch made easy.

4) EASY & QUICK PREP

Evive offers a quick and easy prep. You’ll be ready to enjoy a nutritious lunch in no time! The steps for how to prepare a bowl are shown above. For the steps on how to prepare a soup, click here. 

5) PERSONALIZATION

At Evive, we believe that your wellness experience should be completely customizable. Our unique and innovative frozen cubes allow you to quickly prepare a nutritious meal while adding your own little delicious twist! Choose your base of choice (rice, vermicelli noodles, quinoa, pasta, etc.) and finish with your favourite toppings. The possibilities are endless!

Which flavour are you the most excited to try first?! I can’t wait to hear your first impressions! If you’re already an Evive subscriber, simply login to your client account to get access to your exclusive promo!   No code is required.

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