Low-Carb Meatball Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Low-Carb Meatball Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a wholesome comfort food that will make anyone fall in love with spaghetti squash.
Ingredients
FOR THE MEATBALLS:
1 ½ pound ground turkey (minced turkey) - 93% is what I use
2 cloves garlic - minced
¼ cup yellow onion - finely diced
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder (chilli powder in British English)
¼ cup panko breadcrumbs- 2 tablespoons salsa Verde
1/4-1/2 pound cheddar cheese
FOR THE VEGGIE MIXTURE
2 large red pepper (red capsicum) - sliced thin, or or green peppers- 1 large yellow onion - sliced thin
½ tablespoon olive oil - or butter- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- 2-3 tablespoons salsa Verde
Instructions
ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH (DONE IN ADVANCE, EVEN A DAY EARLY!):
- 1 spaghetti squash sliced in half lengthwise. Guts are removed and spread with a bit of olive oil, then sprinkled with some salt and pepper.
- Roast flesh side down at 400°F for 40 minutes and allow to cool before handling.
TO MAKE THE MEATBALL STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large 9x13 baking dish, spread a thin layer of salsa Verde over the bottom and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients except cheese and mix with hands until all is thoroughly incorporated. A 1-inch scoop yielded about 22 meatballs.
- Place prepared meatballs in a baking dish and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
- While meatballs are cooking, add peppers and onions to a large skillet with a bit of olive oil or butter over medium heat. Saute until peppers are softened and onions are translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add cumin and salsa Verde to peppers and onions, tossing to coat. Turn heat to low and keep warm until ready to assemble.
- Fill spaghetti squash with cooked meatballs and veggies. Top with cheese and pop in the warm oven until melty!
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 33gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 434mgPotassium: 538mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1972IUVitamin C: 79mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 2mg
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