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Turkey Veggie Meatballs With Spaghetti Squash

Turkey Veggie Meatballs With Spaghetti Squash packed with carrots, zucchini & onion and paired with spaghetti squash pasta making it paleo and gluten-free. A healthier and lighter alternative pasta dish for weight loss & fitness.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey breast
  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 2 14 oz cans fire roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons tsp italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlilc
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper
  • 2 zucchini, peeled & shredded
  • 1/2 yellow onion, finley chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded ( about 2 medium carrots)
  • Top with grated parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F degrees
  • Cut spaghetti squash in half, remove seeds, then cover with tin foil & bake 40 minutes
  • Meanwhile roughly shred carrots, onion, zucchini, garlic & half olive oil in a food processor
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add turkey, shredded vegetables and spices
  • Form into 12 meatballs
  • Heat a large skillet to medium & add other half extra virgin olive oil
  • Add meatballs to skillet & cook 10 minutes then flip and cook another 5 minutes
  • Reduce heat to low
  • Add diced tomatoes to skillet & simmer 5 minutes
  • Meanwhile remove spaghetti squash from skins using a fork
  • Add parsley & spaghetti squash to skillet & coat with sauce
  • Serve immediately & sprinkle with parmesan

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