Coming from an Italian family, you know I love pasta. But sadly it isn’t exactly a conquering hero for the department of nutrition. Fortunately, I found a healthier substitute that meets my requirements and taste great too. Easy to prepare, tasty and good for you, the spaghetti squash has certainly won me over as a culinary delight and with this simple to prepare recipe, it’s sure to win your heart too.
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed
- 4 organic Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 organic onion, chopped
- 4 organic garlic cloves, sliced
- 4 tbsp Goat cheese
- Organic basil, fresh or dried
- 1/4 c. kalamata olives, halved
- 2 tbsp organic olive oil
- Coconut oil or raw butter
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with your choice of coconut oil or raw butter.
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half long ways and place it cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350 until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance (about 35 minutes). Remove from oven and set aside until cool enough to be easily handled.
- Meanwhile, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and cook until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook only until tomatoes are warm.
- Use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash into in a medium bowl. Mix in veggies, olives and fresh basil. Serve warm topped with goat cheese.
This article was contributed by Laura Metzdorff, L.Ac., a California State licensed Acupuncturist and practitioner at Earth and Air Wellness Center in Walnut Creek, CA, and health and wellness blogger at Cultivate Your Wellness.
September 16, 2011 at 12:52 pm
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Goat milk is often consumed by young children, the elderly, those who are ill, or have a low tolerance to cow’s milk. Goat milk is more similar to human milk than that of the cow, although there is large variation among breeds in both animals. Although the West has popularized the cow, goat milk and goat cheese are preferred dairy products in much of the rest of the world. Because goat cheese is often made in areas where refrigeration is limited, aged goat cheeses are often heavily treated with salt to prevent decay. As a result, salt has become associated with the flavor of goat cheese.-
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