Best Winter Dinners For a Weekend in the Mountains

Best Winter Dinners For a Weekend in the Mountains

The mountains are a magical place. The air is more transparent, the weather is crisper, and just being outdoors away from the hustle and bustle of the city can prove to be an instant refresh. During the winter season, the mountains have an even more beautiful glow to them. With their snow-capped tops, it's hard not to love the view around you. Snow in the mountains means that adventurous activities are endless. From building a snowman to snowboarding down a black diamond trail, there's a winter activity for everyone. When planning your next trip to the mountains, it's essential to think about what nutritious meals you're going to bring along for dinner. Though incredibly fun, snow days can also be tiring. The chances are that when you get home from a long day in the chilly weather, the first thing you'll want to do is cozy up with a warm meal. To help you prep for your weekend in the mountains, check out these flavorful and warm recipes.

Chicken Cheese Enmoladas

Enmoladas, a Mexican dish, is a fun take on traditional enchiladas. Enmoladas are simply enchiladas made with mole sauce, and they're delicious! The perfect meal for a chilly night, this recipe is the ideal comfort food. It's warm, filling and full of flavor. Delicious, whole foods are used in this recipe to amp up its nutritional value, and nearly everything is made from scratch. To cut down the time it takes to make this tasty meal, we recommend prepping the mole sauce beforehand. This way, you'll be able to enjoy your warm meal quickly.

Squash and Mushroom Barley Risotto

Best Winter Dinners For a Weekend in the Mountains | Bob's Red Mill Blog Risotto is a widely loved dish, especially in the wintertime. It's flavorful, filling and the perfect way to warm up after a snow day. Made with Bob's Red Mill Pearl Barley instead of rice, this risotto delivers a rich and earthy flavor. Because our pearl barley has the bran partially removed, it drastically cuts down the cooking time. Barley also contains fiber, protein and iron. Even more flavor can be incorporated by adding fresh winter squash and rosemary to create a winter meal fit for the holiday season.

Cheesy Polenta Casserole Gorgonzola

Are you heading up to the mountains with a crowd? We understand that making a meal for a large group of guests can be overwhelming. With each person having different preferences and dietary restrictions, trying to please everyone may seem like a daunting task. That's where this cheesy polenta casserole comes into play. A tasty and easy way to feed a crowd, this casserole can be made in under an hour. Plus, depending on your guest's dietary preferences, you can choose from both conventional and gluten free ingredient options.

Lamb Chard Ragu

Best Winter Dinners For a Weekend in the Mountains | Bob's Red Mill Blog This lamb chard ragu is the perfect meal for a chilly winter night. A savory, filling dish, it's a winter classic that's loved by almost everyone. If chard is not readily available to you, you can easily replace it in this recipe with beets or kale to create a similar flavored outcome. Top this ragu on homemade polenta or use it as a delicious sauce on your favorite pasta. Either way, it's sure to taste great and warm you from the inside out!

Three Bean Chili Polenta Pot Pie

Chili is a dish that often defines the perfect winter meal. It's warm, hearty and full of flavor, making it a commonly craved snow day recipe. We've taken traditional chili and put an even more filling twist on it. In this recipe, our favorite three-bean chili is turned into a delicious polenta pot pie, creating a creamy masterpiece. Though the original recipe is meat free, if you'd like to add in some additional protein ground beef or chopped chicken works well in this dish. Perfect for a weekend in the mountains, this hearty meal is an excellent way to refuel after a long day.

Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo

Best Winter Dinners For a Weekend in the Mountains | Bob's Red Mill Blog This list wouldn't be complete without pasta, one of the most-loved comfort foods worldwide. Coming home to a warm bowl of pasta after a long, adventure-filled snow day sounds like something straight out of a storybook! One of the best ways to warm up during the winter is this creamy, Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo, a delicious way to end a day in the mountains. Made with cashews, coconut milk and nutritional yeast, this flavorful pasta dish is a cheesy paradise that's completely free of dairy! From savory risotto to sweet cheese enmoladas, this list of delicious dinners is sure to add some flavor to your winter menu. We encourage you to get creative with these dinners and add some of your favorite ingredients to the mix!

Wrapping Up

A trip to the mountains is the perfect time to test out hearty winter dishes. Whether you go for a pasta dish or stew, we are sure these recipes will keep you and your family warm all winter long. Do you have a go-to winter meal thats perfect for the mountains? Let us know in the comments below!
Bob's Red Mill
January 25 2020

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