Are you excited about the new Harry Potter movie?
I am! A few of my friends and I started an HP-watching marathon, where we’ve been getting together once or twice a week to watch the first six movies in preparation for the seventh (which comes out on November 19th). Last night I invited them over a bit early, for a little dinner party before movie night. We were up to the 5th movie. On the menu:
Fiesta “Sweet Potato” Burritos
Whenever my friends come over for dinner, I try to think of something I can serve that they won’t find too weird or “vegan” (which, unfortunately, they see as synonymous with “weird”). Foods like broccoli bowls, savory oatmeal, and anything with brussels sprouts are definitely out. Tofu too, although some of my friends are warming up to it. A couple of them have even told me they’ve switched to ordering soy lattes at Starbucks. Post-grad health kick!
I figured sweet potato burritos were a safe bet, considering they contain no tofu, they contain no brussels sprouts, and they contain no oatmeal. Besides, who doesn’t like sweet potatoes?
Steps one and two, above: refried beans and sweet potatoes. You can also sub winter squash. Below, step three: the salsa. Steps 4 and 5 are unpictured: adding the spinach and rolling it up. Oh yeah, and then eating it!
Unsurprisingly, the Fiesta Sweet Potato Burritos were a hit.
I think self-serve-type meals like this are good for parties, because they’re low-key, and because people can customize their food. (For example, one of my friends hates spinach, so she left it off.) Our after-dinner entertainment was pretty top-notch as well. So it was a successful evening. Now it’s time to plan for the 6th movie-watching get-together.
For our next party, I’m thinking another Harry Potter Cake might be in order.
I’m actually not an HP fan. I know, shocking!
My friends usually think what I cook/bake is weird, too, to the point where they rarely even try it. It frustrates me.
Ugh, they used to be that way with me. So I stopped telling them ahead of time that things were healthy or vegan. Now, only AFTER they say they like something will I tell them, “Hey, guess what… it’s vegan! It’s good for you! It has tofu! etc
I do that too. And sometimes the people that just found out they were eating vegan food actually stop eating, even if just before I told them they said they liked it. Ugh- silly closed minded people.
I CANNOT wait for HP to open. I’ve been a fan since the first book came out. I went and got the 7 book at midnight the day it went on sale. However, I have never dressed up as HP. I think broccoli bowls, savory oatmeal, and your other creations sound fabulous. But, I hate Sweet Potatoes. I’ve tried to like them, honest! I hate them and pumpkin. Blasphemy, I know. So I would sub out the sweet potatoes for broccoli, cauliflower, jicama, or whatever veg I’ve got on hand. 🙂
Eh, as long as you like cauliflower, you’re good in my book ;).
Love the sweet potato burrito idea. I bet it’s a great combo of salty & sweet flavors. Mmm.
I am definitely a huge harry potter fan and am so excited for the new movie! I was going to see the movie at midnight but my friend has work early the next day so we decided to go at a more decent hour another day. Also, your sweet potato burrito sounds like the best burrito ever! I’m definitely going to have to try it
Ill be honest, i have never read, seen, done, H. Potter anything. I dont get it. I am too old 🙂 LOL No seriously, i just dont have enough free time to really get into most things…and it’s just one of those meh things to me. Would rather spend my free time w/ my family, or if alone…watching Bravo TV or reading blogs…LOL
Soooo excited about Harry Potter. I don’t care how old I am, I love it!
The sweet potatoes look pretty tasty. I’ll have to try that out, I have a ton from the Farmer’s market.
I am obsessed with HP! I am definitely going to the midnight premiere…even though I have to get up at 6:30 the next morning for a full day of work. Totally worth it! I’ve been to every midnight showing of the movies since the 3rd. With t-shirts (but not nearly as awesome as yours!)
Also, for dinner tonight I had a sweet potato with refried beans and salsa–we’re on the same wavelength 🙂
Great minds think alike!! 🙂
Wow! I had no idea but here in Australia, Harry Potter is opening before you guys in America get it!!! That is so unusual, normally we get everything afterwards. I’m seeing the first screening at midnight on the 18th (which would be… 8pm on the 17th for East Coast America), which means that 36 hours from right now I’LL BE WATCHING IT!
Squee!! 😀
no harry potter and no lord of the rings for me! but sweet potatoes? my favorite food EVER and i LOOOOVE them in burritos…hallelujah 🙂
Yupp! I’m going to a midnight showing of the movie on Thursday! Super excited!!!! 😀
And a Harry Potter cake sounds fantabulous!!! 🙂 (although, cake in general sounds marvelous!)
😀
Aly
I’m definitely a Potter-head. 🙂
My friends and I had the same idea! To watch all 6 movies in prep for #7, that is. Unfortunately I won’t be able to attend but it’s an excellent idea.
I think you should make a recipe for Butterbeer. 😉
Soy lattes does not equal healthy. Soy is horrendous for your thyroid and caused my hypothyroidism. (That isn’t just speculation by me but was told to me by my endocrinologist when I was diagnosed). When I used to eat soy, I didn’t have a ton of it either. Maybe 1 or 2 servings every couple of days. Just be careful what you deem as healthy. 🙂
*Not trying to pick a fight or anything by the way. Sorry if I come off like that, I’m notoriously good at sounding rude/mad online.
And I’m a HUGE fan of HP.
Hey Sara,
I actually wrote a whole post about this: https://lett-trim.today/2009/06/09/processed-foods-and-soybeans-and-tofu-oh-my/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> Please don’t be sorry for having your opinion, though; I love when people are brave enough to state their view on something, even if it’s different from mine :).
Total HP nut, here. I even wrote a few fanfics back in the day, though I hide them now, lol!
I cannot wait for the movie! My little sister and I are attending the movie on Friday with a friend of hers, and are so psyched! This one looks like it’s going to rock!
I’m not super into Harry Potter but wish I was! I’ve read the first couple of books when I was in grade school but someday I’m going to restart the series and finish the whole thing. 🙂
I love the idea of your marathon by the way! I may not be into the books but I’m all for the movies.
I can’t wait! I’m generally a literary snob but when it comes to Harry Potter, I am unabashed in my adoration. I’m hosting a vegetarian, HP-themed dinner party on Thursday night (costumes required!) before my friends and I all set out to the movie theatre at midnight. It’s going to be so great!
Wow, that pretty much sounds like the coolest party ever!
I LOVE Harry Potter, but have such a massive school-load on Friday that I won’t be joining the midnight premier-goers. Am a little bummed, but still looking forward to seeing it in a (slightly) less crowded theater over the weekend!