𝕀𝕥𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕒𝕟 𝕄𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕓𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕊𝕡𝕒𝕘𝕙𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕚 𝕊𝕢𝕦𝕒𝕤𝕙

Name: 𝕀𝕥𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕒𝕟 𝕄𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕓𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕊𝕡𝕒𝕘𝕙𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕚 𝕊𝕢𝕦𝕒𝕤𝕙
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 21 oz 93% reduced fat ground beef - should yield 3 - 5 oz portions cooked (3 Leans) (for a healthier option: use leaner ground turkey); 2 tbsp parmesan cheese (2 Condiments); 1 tsp dried basil leaves (1 Condiment); 1 tbsp parsley flakes (1 Condiment); 1/4 tsp garlic powder (2 Condiments); 1/4 tsp pepper (1/2 Condiment); 1/4 tsp fennel - optional (1/2 Condiment); 1/4 tsp salt (1 condiment); 1 1/2 cups (12.69 oz) Italian diced tomatoes - less than 5 grams of carbs per 1/2 cup (3 Greens); 3 cups (16.38 oz) cooked Spaghetti Squash (6 greens)

11 steps

each serving having 1 Lean, 3 Greens, and 2 2/3 Condiments (No Healthy Fat required)

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:11:14 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories364.7 kcal (18%)

Total Fat14.1 g (20%)

Carbs11.9 g (5%)

Sugars5.4 g (6%)

Protein45.4 g (91%)

Sodium749.4 mg (37%)

Fiber2.6 g (9%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

3 servings

21 oz93% reduced fat ground beef

should yield 3 - 5 oz portions cooked, 3 Leans, for a healthier option: use leaner ground turkey

2 Tbspparmesan cheese

2 Condiments

1 tspdried basil leaves

1 Condiment

1 Tbspparsley flakes

1 Condiment

¼ tspgarlic powder

2 Condiments

¼ tsppepper

1/2 condiment

¼ tspfennel

optional, 1/2 Condiment

¼ tspsalt

1 ½ cupsItalian diced tomatoes

less than 5 grams of carbs per 1/2 cup

3 cupsSpaghetti Squash

cooked, 6 greens

Instructions

Step 1

First, halve squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.

Step 2

In a microwave-safe large dish, place facedown the squash and add water.

Step 3

Microwave on high for about 10 to 15 minutes. Or until fork-tender.

Step 4

Meanwhile, combine extra-lean ground beef, parsley, dried basil, garlic powder, parmesan, fennel seed, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Gently mix everything well to combine.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 6

Shape the ground beef with a spoon to form meatballs.

Step 7

Bake for 20 minutes or until done.

Step 8

Measure out 5 oz of cooked meatballs and add 1/2 cup of Italian diced tomatoes in a small saucepan over medium heat until heated thoroughly. I like to use a fork and smash the diced tomatoes so it resembles a chunky marinara sauce. (Repeat for each serving)

Step 9

Remove the squash from the microwave and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Step 10

Shred Spaghetti Squash.

Step 11

Serve the sauce and meatballs over 1 cup (5.46 oz) squash and enjoy!