Spaghetti Squash and Gluten-Free Meatballs – Wanderlust

This cosy meal is even higher for you than it tastes—and it tastes actually freaking good.

With winter simply across the nook, it’s a good time to consider incorporating some wholesome heat meals into your eating regimen. That being mentioned, the colder climate can also be a time to bask in your favorite consolation meals. Worry not, hungry yogis. This easy-to-make spaghetti squash and meatball recipe is the right strategy to fulfill your yearning for consolation and whereas nonetheless leaving you feeling completely energised.

Spaghetti squash is a miracle veggie. It has eight instances extra protein than common pasta, and solely 27 energy per serving—versus 158 within the “actual” stuff. It additionally accommodates tons of antioxidants and B nutritional vitamins, in addition to folate, potassium, and zinc. Add some grass-fed, do-it-yourself meatballs and also you’ve acquired your self a wonderfully balanced meal that can have each cell in your physique leaping for pleasure.

Spaghetti Squash and Gluten-Free Meatballs 

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

1 spaghetti squash, halved
1 lb grass-fed floor beef and/or bison
1 shallot, chopped
4 cloves of garlic, chopped
1/2 cup recent Italian parsley, chopped
2 tbsp dried basil
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
1 egg
1–2 cups marinara sauce of your alternative
1/4 cup grated parmesan, plus extra for garnish
2 tbsp butter (non-compulsory, you need to use EVOO as a substitute however I extremely suggest natural unsalted butter)

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 levels. Lower squash in half and scoop out seeds. Drizzle each halves with olive oil and salt, place flesh aspect down on baking sheet. Roast for 30–40 minutes, or till you possibly can insert a pointy knife with little resistance.

In the meantime, mix shallot, garlic, parmesan, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, meat, and egg in a big mixing bowl. Kind meatballs (about 2 inches diameter, I often find yourself with about 15 meatballs) and place on baking sheet. Add to oven and bake for 20 minutes.

Warmth sauce in saucepan, and when meatballs are cooked, toss them within the sauce to mix. Simmer.

When squash is finished, scoop out the strands into bowl with butter, somewhat olive oil, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper, and blend properly. Place squash in bowls or on plates, high with meatballs and sauce, and garnish with parmesan and parsley.

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Michaela is an authorized holistic well being + life-style coach by means of the Institute of Integrative Diet, and a registered yoga instructor. Along with her devoted yoga observe, Michaela loves music, journey, cooking + maintaining a healthy diet meals (in fact), and spending time along with her household and mates.