Red White Blue Pasta Salad

Red White Blue Pasta Salad

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Red White Blue Pasta Salad

Red White Blue Pasta Salad

  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Total Time: 40 min

Ingredients

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Ingredients For Red White Blue Pasta Salad:
16 ounce rotini pasta
22 ounce grilled chicken
2 cups spinach chopped
2/3 cup blueberries
2/3 raspberries
2/3 cup strawberries, sliced
2 (3.5 ounce) honey roasted pecan pieces
1/4 purple onion, diced
2 ( 5 ounce) blue cheese crumbles
2.1 ounce fully cooked bacon (12 slices)

Ingredients For Strawberry Raspberry Vinaigrette:
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup raspberries
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon chopped basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil


Instructions

Make The Pasta Salad:
Cook the pasta according to package directions; rinse and drain.

Take out a large mixing bowl. While the pasta is cooking on a cutting board you can chop the spinach, grilled chicken, purple onion, and cooked bacon. Then add the chopped spinach, chicken, purple onion and bacon pieces to the large mixing bowl. Cut the strawberries in slices and add to the bowl.

Then add the cooked pasta, blueberries, raspberries, to the large bowl.

Toss half of the Strawberry Raspberry Vinagrette with the pasta. Chill for an hour before serving.

Then add in the remaining dressing and toss to combine. Garnish the top of the salad with blue cheese crumbles and honey roasted pecan pieces.

Make The Strawberry Raspberry Vinaigrette:

Use a blender to blend all ingredients until smooth.


Notes

This summer salad goes fabulous with grilled chicken fresh off the grill. It is what makes it taste the best. You can also make the grilled chicken the night before. If you don’t have the time you can use the frozen pre-cooked grilled chicken found at the grocery stores.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 10
  • Calories: 525
  • Sugar: 7.8g
  • Sodium: 668mg
  • Fat: 31.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.9g
  • Carbohydrates: 38.9g
  • Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 24.3g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg
Porcupine Meatballs With Gravy

Porcupine Meatballs With Gravy

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Porcupine Meatballs With Gravy

Porcupine Meatballs With Gravy

  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 40
  • Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

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1 (6.8-ounce) package RICE-A-RONI® Beef Flavor
1/2 orange or red bell pepper, diced finely
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 onion, diced finely
1 pound ground beef
1 egg, beaten
12 ounce beef gravy
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons parsley, fresh
salt and pepper, to taste


Instructions

On a cutting board cut the orange bell pepper, garlic, and onion till they are finely diced.

In a large bowl add the egg and beat it. Then add in the chopped vegetables,ground beef, rice mixture from Rice-A-Roni, and the seasoning mix from the Rice-A-Roni. Use a fork to make sure it well combined.

Take a teaspoon and your hands to make the porcupine meatballs.
Place the meatballs onto parchment paper while making the meatballs.

Heat on medium high a large nonstick skillet and add the olive oil. Add all the meatballs and brown on all sides. Careful while flipping the meatballs over so they don’t crumble. Turn heat to medium low, cover with a lid for 7-9 minutues, or until the meatballs are cooked through. 

Drain the grease.

Turn the heat to low and add in the beef gravy sauce and slowly turning over the meatballs till they are all covered in sauce. Keep the lid on and cook for another 30 minutes.

Garnish with fresh parsley, salt, and pepper.



Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 319
  • Sugar: 2.4g
  • Sodium: 1011mg
  • Fat: 8.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 29.7g
  • Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 29.1g
  • Cholesterol: 98mg
Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta Alfredo

Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Alfredo

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Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta Alfredo

Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Alfredo

  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 40
  • Total Time: 60 min

Ingredients

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¼ cup butter

3 cups heavy whipping cream

4 cloves garlic, crushed

2 x (5 ounces) freshly shredded parmesan cheese

10 ounces of chopped frozen spinach ( 1 box), drained and thawed

8.5 ounces of sun-dried tomatoes julienne cut (1 jar)

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts grilled

¼ cup chopped parsley

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 egg yolk

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

12 ounces Barilla fettuccine pasta


Instructions

Grilled Chicken:

For this recipe the chicken breasts are grilled 5-7 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Make sure to pound the breasts before grilling. The internal temperature should reach 165°F, then you can remove it from the grill. After the chicken breasts have cooled enough to touch you can chop it into pieces using a knife on a cutting board.  

Make The Alfredo Sauce:

On a cutting board chop the garlic cloves finely.

In a medium sauce pan melt the butter over medium heat. Add the heavy whipping cream into the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Then add the garlic, salt, pepper, and freshly shredded parmesan cheese. Whisk it quickly until it is all melted and well combined. Add the egg yolk and lemon juice and stir. Sauce will be thickened. If the mixture is too thick you can add more cream.

Turn the heat on low and add the spinach. Drain the oil out of the sun-dried tomatoes and blot it with a paper towel. Then add the sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce and stir.

Cook The Fettuccine Noodles:

Cook the pasta noodles according to the package instructions and drain.

Combine All The Ingredients:

After the chicken is done grilling and pasta is cooked you can stir them both in and gently toss to combine.

Serve right away and garnish with parsley and more fresh parmesan if desired.


Notes

This recipe is great for that special date or holiday meal. 


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 785
  • Sugar: 5.4g
  • Sodium: 2273mg
  • Fat: 50.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 28.3g
  • Carbohydrates: 44.6g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 39.9g
  • Cholesterol: 239mg
Creamy Cabbage & Kielbasa

Creamy Cabbage & Kielbasa

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Creamy Cabbage & Kielbasa

Creamy Cabbage & Kielbasa

  • Author: Bryon | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Total Time: 35 min

Ingredients

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14 ounce classic coleslaw mix with red cabbage and carrots (1 bag)

2 x (14 ounce) Polska Kielbasa

12 ounces Top The Tator Sour Cream (1 container)

2 cup Colby shredded cheese

2 small onions

3 cloves garlic

1 tablespoon butter

2 cup chicken broth

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper


Instructions

On a cutting board cut up the onions, garlic, and kielbasa.

In a large frying pan melt the 1 tablespoon of butter on medium low heat. Then add the onion, garlic, and kielbasa. Cook for another 5-6 minutes until the onions are begin to turn brown and somewhat soft.

Then add the coleslaw mix, 2 cups chicken broth, salt and pepper. At this point the shredded cabbage and carrots will be he heaping out of the pan.  As you cook and continually stir it will cook down.

Turn heat up to medium high and cook for 10 minutes. Add the shredded cheese and sour cream. 

Then turn the heat to low stirring till the cheese and sour cream has been completely melted.

Shut off the heat and let creamy cabbage cool and thicken for five minutes. 


Notes

You can substitute the coleslaw mix for 1 small head of cabbage if you want the cabbage to be chunkier.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 690
  • Sugar: 15.9g
  • Fat: 37.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 20.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 39.3g
  • Fiber: 1.7g
  • Protein: 46.2g
  • Cholesterol: 197mg
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Creamy Cabbage & Kielbasa

Creamy Cabbage & Kielbasa

  • Author: Bryon | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Total Time: 35 min

Ingredients

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14 ounce classic coleslaw mix with red cababbage and carrots (1 bag)
2 x (14 ounce) Polska Kielbasa
12 ounces Top The Tator Sour Cream (1 container)
2 cup Colby shredded cheese
2 small onions
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon butter

2 cup chicken broth
¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper


Instructions

On a cutting board cut up the onions, garlic, and kielbasa.

 

In a large frying pan melt the 1 tablespoon of butter on medium low heat. Then add the onion, garlic, and kielbasa. Cook for another 5-6 minutes until the onions are begin to turn brown and somewhat soft.

 

Then add the coleslaw mix, 2 cups chicken broth, salt and pepper. At this point the coleslaw will be he heaping out of the pan but as you cook continually stir and it will cook down.

 

Turn heat up to medium high and cook for 10 minutes. Add the shredded cheese and sour cream. 

 

Then turn the heat to low stirring till the cheese and sour cream has been completely melted.

 

Shut off the heat and let creamy cabbage cool and thicken for five minutes. 


Notes

You can substitute the coleslaw mix for 1 small head of cabbage if you want the cabbage to be chunkier.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 690
  • Sugar: 15.9g
  • Fat: 37.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 20.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 39.3g
  • Fiber: 1.7g
  • Protein: 46.2g
  • Cholesterol: 197mg
Wild Rice Ham Salad

Wild Rice Ham Salad

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Wild Rice Ham Salad

Wild Rice Ham Salad

  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 45 min
  • Total Time: 2 hours

Ingredients

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2 cups uncooked wild rice

1 pound ham, cut up into cubes

½ cup thinly sliced green onions

8 ounces (1 can) water chestnuts diced, drained

2 cups seedless red grapes, cut in half

1 cup cashews

1 cup Craisins dried cranberries

½ cup mayonnaise

½ cup whole milk

1 teaspoon lemon juice

¼ teaspoon tarragon

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper


Instructions

For this recipe make the wild rice ahead of time. We used a wild rice and brown rice mix. Prepare 2 cups of uncooked rice according to the package instructions.  The wild rice should be cooled before making the salad.

On a cutting board cut up the ham into cubes, red grapes in half, and slice the green onions thinly. Set aside.

In a large bowl make the creamy sauce for the salad. Whisk together the mayonnaise, whole milk, lemon juice, tarragon, salt and pepper.  Stir in the wild rice, ham, grapes, green onions, cashews, craisins, and water chestnuts.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.


Notes

This salad is a great way to use leftover ham. Prepare the wild rice mix ahead of time.  You can serve it plain or put on croissants.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 295
  • Sugar: 6.2g
  • Sodium: 626mg
  • Fat: 12.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.9g
  • Carbohydrates: 34.1g
  • Fiber: 3.1g
  • Protein: 12.8g
  • Cholesterol: 626mg
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Wild Rice Ham Salad

Wild Rice Ham Salad

  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 45 min
  • Total Time: 2 hours

Ingredients

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2 cups uncooked wild rice

1 pound ham, cut up into cubes

½ cup thinly sliced green onions

8 ounces (1 can) water chestnuts diced, drained

2 cups seedless red grapes, cut in half

1 cup cashews

1 cup Craisins dried cranberries

½ cup mayonnaise

½ cup whole milk

1 teaspoon lemon juice

¼ teaspoon tarragon

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper


Instructions

For this recipe make the wild rice ahead of time. We used a wild rice and brown rice mix. Prepare 2 cups of uncooked rice according to the package instructions.  The wild rice should be cooled before making the salad.

On a cutting board cut up the ham into cubes, red grapes in half, and slice the green onions thinly. Set aside.

In a large bowl make the creamy sauce for the salad. Whisk together the mayonnaise, whole milk, lemon juice, tarragon, salt and pepper.  Stir in the wild rice, ham, grapes, green onions, cashews, craisins, and water chestnuts.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.


Notes

This salad is a great way to use leftover ham. Prepare the wild rice mix ahead of time.  You can serve it plain or put on croissants.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 295
  • Sugar: 6.2g
  • Sodium: 626mg
  • Fat: 12.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.9g
  • Carbohydrates: 34.1g
  • Fiber: 3.1g
  • Protein: 12.8g
  • Cholesterol: 626mg
Keto Poblano Cheddar Muffins

Keto Poblano Cheddar Muffins

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Keto Poblano Cheddar Muffins

Keto Poblano Cheddar Muffins

  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 30min
  • Total Time: 45min

Ingredients

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2 cups riced, raw cauliflower

1 poblano pepper minced

2 large eggs, beaten

2 tablespoons melted butter

2 tablespoons butter or ghee, grease muffin pan

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon dried onion flakes

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

2 teaspoon dried chives

1/4 cup coconut flour


Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. 

Grease a muffin pan with butter or ghee and set aside.

In a large bowl beat 2 eggs. Add 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

Rice the cauliflower with a box grater or food processor. If using the box grater use the medium-sized holes to grate the cauliflower into a rice like texture. Then add the rice cauliflower to the big bowl.

On a cutting board mince the poblano pepper and then add to the big bowl.

Then add the grated parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, dried onion flakes, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, baking powder, dried chives, and coconut flour. 

Stir till everything is well combined.

Use a spatula and divide the batter into the 12 greased muffin cups.

Bake the poblano cheddar muffins for 30 minutes or until they are golden brown.

Let the muffins cool for one hour before taking out of pan or serving.


Notes

Wear plastic gloves if you have sensitive skin when cutting the poblano pepper. Leftovers can be in the refrigerator for up to one week or three months in the freezer. Don’t use muffin/cupcake liners as they will stick to the paper.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 135
  • Sugar: .7g
  • Sodium: 221mg
  • Fat: 9.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.9g
  • Carbohydrates: 5.4g
  • Fiber: 2.7g
  • Protein: 6.6g
  • Cholesterol: 56mg
Keto Crack Salsa Chicken

Keto Crack Salsa Chicken

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Keto Crack Salsa Chicken

Keto Crack Salsa Chicken

  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 360 min
  • Total Time: 370 min

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 Cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 x (1 ounce) packets dry ranch seasoning
  • 2 x (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into smaller chunks
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese
  • 10 slices bacon, ( 1 package) cooked crispy and crumbled

Instructions

Pour the chicken broth on the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the salsa, dried parsley, dried dill, minced onion, pepper, and two packets of dry ranch seasoning. Stir till well combined.

Next place the chicken breasts on the bottom of a slow cooker. Add two packages of cream cheese that are cut into small chunks on top of the chicken breasts.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.

Take the chicken out and shred the cooked chicken with a fork on a cutting board. Add the shredded chicken back in the slow cooker. Then add the Colby Jack Cheese and bacon crumbles on top.

Serve after the cheese has melted on it.


Notes

For a strict Keto diet don’t use the dry ranch seasoning packets as they contain maltodextrin. Garnish this dish with green onions if desired. Serve it with cloud bread, lettuce wraps, low carb wraps, coleslaw, riced cauliflower, zucchini noodles, or eat it as is.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 992
  • Sugar: .3 g
  • Sodium: 758 mg
  • Fat: 33.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 1.3 g
  • Fiber: .2 g
  • Protein: 161.4 g
Slow Cooker Orange Stir Fry

Slow Cooker Orange Stir Fry

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Slow Cooker Orange Stir Fry

Slow Cooker Orange Stir Fry

  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 195 minutes

Ingredients

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16 Oz package broccoli stir fry blend (broccoli, carrots, onion, red peppers, celery, water chestnuts & mushrooms)

2 tablespoons tapioca flour

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1– inch pieces

¾ cup chicken broth

½ cup low-sugar orange marmalade

2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce

2 tablespoons coconut aminos

1 tablespoon swerve brown sugar replacement

1 teaspoon dry mustard

½ teaspoon ground ginger


Instructions

In a 3 ½ or 4-quart slow cooker place frozen vegetables. Sprinkle tapioca flour over the vegetables and stir. Place the chicken pieces on top of the vegetable mixture.

 

To make the orange sauce combine in a small bowl, chicken broth, low-sugar orange marmalade, teriyaki sauce, coconut aminos, swerve brown sugar replacement, dry mustard, and ginger. Use a fork and stir it till it is well combined. Pour sauce over chicken pieces.

 

Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours or on high heat setting for 2 to 2 ½ hours.


Notes

Garnish with cashews, green onions, and orange slices if desired. 


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 368
  • Sugar: 17g
  • Sodium: 573mg
  • Fat: 4.6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.6g
  • Carbohydrates: 47.8g
  • Fiber: 3.1g
  • Protein: 28.3g
Low Carb Chicken Kiev

Low Carb Chicken Kiev

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Low Carb Chicken Kiev

Low Carb Chicken Kiev

  • Author: Bryon | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 30
  • Total Time: 50

Ingredients

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  • 6 large (8-oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Avocado oil for frying

Herb Butter filling

  • 9 tablespoon butter, room temperature
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Breading

  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 3/4 cup coconut flour
  • 3.25 oz pork rinds, crumbled
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

Prepare The Herb Garlic Butter Filling

  1. In a small bowl mix together with a fork the butter, minced cloves, mined chives, tarragon, fresh parsley, and salt. Cover and put in freezer for 30 minutes.

Prepare The Chicken

  1. Flatten each chicken breast using plastic wrap on top of each breast. Take a meat mallet and pound it till all the pieces are of the same even thickness. Make sure it is going to be thin enough so later on when you add a filling to it you will be able to wrap it. When the butter has chilled for half hour take it out. Take out plastic wrap and place the pounded chicken breast on it. Then use a tablespoon to scoop out the herb garlic butter filling and place in the middle of the chicken. Use more or less needed depending on each size of the chicken breast. Fold all the chicken to the center. Then take the plastic wrap gather it and cover it. Make sure it is nice and tight. Twist the plastic wrap at the top. It will look like a giant teardrop. Then repeat this pattern till all the chicken is done. Place on a plate and put in the freezer for 40 minutes. Chicken will cold but not frozen. You can prepare the breading while it is in the freezer.

Bread The Chicken Kiev

  1. After the chicken has been in the freezer for 40 minutes take it out. Take a small bowl and 2 medium size bowls out. Place the 2 eggs in the small bowl and beat the eggs. In a medium size bowl add the almond flour and coconut flour. Use a fork and mix the flours till well combined. In another medium size bowl add the crushed pork rinds.
  2. Dip chicken in almond and coconut flour mixture first. Then dip in the beaten eggs followed by dipping it into the crushed pork rinds. Place all the breaded chicken on a plate. Freeze for 15 min before frying.

Cook The Chicken Kiev

  1. Heat up your oil for frying in a deep fryer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for how much oil to add. We used avocado oil for this recipe. Make sure you don’t fill it to the top so you don’t get hurt. You can also preheat the oven at this time to 400º F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. When the deep fryer is up to temperature and the chicken has been chilled for 15 minutes you can now fry it about 1-2 minutes or until lightly golden. Take the chicken out and place on the lined baking sheet. Repeat this till all the chicken has been deep fried.
  3. Put the chicken in the oven and cook for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for garnish.

Notes

  • This recipe is time consuming but worth the effort! Great for a date night of cooking together on the weekend.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 489
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: 263
  • Fat: 36
  • Saturated Fat: 14
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 22
  • Protein: 22
  • Cholesterol: 153
Whole30 Spaghetti Squash With Meat Sauce

Whole30 Spaghetti Squash With Meat Sauce

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Whole30 Spaghetti Squash With Meat Sauce

  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 40
  • Total Time: 60

Ingredients

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  • 2 whole spaghetti squash
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 orange red bell pepper
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • ½ cup olives
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans organic fire roasted tomatoes diced
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 pound grass fed organic beef
  • 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon fennel
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon himalayan salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

To Cook The Spaghetti Squash

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line the 9 by 13 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the top and bottom ends of the spaghetti squash with a sharp knife. Then divide it in half length wise.
  3. Use a large spoon to scoop out the inside of the squash or save the seeds and make them at another time.
  4. Drizzle the insides of the squash halves with the olive oil. Then rub the olive oil in to make it more even. Sprinkle himalayan salt and pepper on top. Place the spaghetti squash face down on the baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake the squash for 40 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Cool for 15 minutes then take a fork and rake it back and forth and scoop out the spaghetti like strands and place the cooked squashed on 6 plates.

To Make The Whole30 Spaghetti Sauce

  1. While the squash is in the oven you can prepare the homemade spaghetti sauce.
  2. In a large sauce pan over medium heat brown the grass fed organic beef. Beef should crumbly and no longer pink. Leave the fat in the pan and scoop out the meat on to a plate to set aside.
  3. On a cutting board chop up the red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, garlic, olives, and onion. Add the vegetables to the medium sauce pan. Cook until the onions are slightly translucent.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, nutritional yeast, parsley flakes, fennel, oregano, thyme, and basil to the sauce pan. Add back in the cooked grass fed organic beef. Stir and mix well then cover and simmer on low heat for 10 more minutes. Stir occasionally.
  5. Place the homemade spaghetti sauce on top of the plates prepared with cooked squash. Sprinkle with parsley flakes.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 266
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 658
  • Fat: 11
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Protein: 28
  • Cholesterol: 65