3 Comforting Food Recipes for Your Polar Gear Food Flask

Introduction
As we begin to fall into autumn, there’s a distinct chill in the air that signals the arrival of cosy season. 

We’ve put together three comfort food classics to keep you warm on those fresh crisp days. Perfect for popping in your Insulated Food Flask, you can tuck into some hearty meals on the go.

1. Creamy Butternut Squash and Sage Soup

Ingredients:

·        1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced

·        1 onion, chopped

·        2 cloves garlic, minced

·        750ml vegetable stock

·        125ml coconut milk

·        Fresh sage leaves

·        Olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1.        In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.

2.        Add the diced butternut squash and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3.        Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the squash is tender.

4.        Blend the mixture until smooth, then stir in coconut milk and season with salt, pepper, and fresh sage.

5.        Pour into your Polar Gear food flask for a warm, hearty lunch.

2. Lentil and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients:

·        250g green lentils, rinsed

·        2 carrots, diced

·        2 celery stalks, diced

·        1 parsnip, diced

·        1 bay leaf

·        1 litre vegetable stock

·        1 tbsp tomato puree

·        Fresh thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper

Instructions:

1.        Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat, adding carrots, celery, and parsnip. Cook until softened.

2.        Stir in the lentils, vegetable stock, and bay leaf, then bring to a boil.

3.        Reduce heat, add tomato puree and thyme, simmering until lentils are tender.

4.        Season with salt and pepper before transferring to your food flask for a nutritious meal.

3. Spiced Apple and Cinnamon Porridge

Ingredients:

·        100g rolled oats

·        500ml almond milk

·        1 apple, peeled and diced

·        1 tsp cinnamon

·        1 tbsp maple syrup

·        A handful of walnuts, chopped

Instructions:

1.        In a saucepan, combine oats, almond milk, diced apple, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat, stirring regularly.

2.        Once the porridge thickens, stir in the maple syrup and remove from heat.

         Top with chopped walnuts for an added crunch and pour into your Polar Gear food flask.For more instructions on how to use your Polar Gear Insulated Food Flask visit  and you’ll find more for delicious recipes and food inspiration here https://www.polargear.com/catalog/category/view/s/blog/id/195/