Paleo Magazine – August-September 2019

LIST of INGREDIENTS

Turkey Meatballs in

Spaghetti-Squash Boats

PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 35 MINUTES

SERVINGS: 4

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1 large egg

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp dried oregano

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1 Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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30-35 minutes, until skin gives a little when touched.

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4 Melt the coconut oil in a large skillet set over medium-high

heat. Add the meatballs, leaving some space between so they can

brown. Cook until browned, then carefully turn the meatballs over

for a few minutes until browned on all sides and cooked through,

18-20 minutes.

5 Add the marinara sauce and bring just to a simmer. Cover and let

simmer until the spaghetti squash is done in the oven.

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a fork in the shells to separate into spaghetti-like strands. Be careful

not to break through the skin of the squash. Top each half with the

meatballs and sauce, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve.

LUNCH

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