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Mexican Spaghetti Squash Pie
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Standing Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
8 ounces cooked spaghetti squash, pulled into strings
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 egg, beaten
8 ounces 90% lean or higher ground beef or uncooked ground
turkey breast
1/2 cup chopped green sweet pepper
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Standing Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
8 ounces cooked spaghetti squash, pulled into strings
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 egg, beaten
8 ounces 90% lean or higher ground beef or uncooked ground
turkey breast
1/2 cup chopped green sweet pepper
1 can chopped black olives
1 cup prepared salsa (check label for one with lowest carb count)
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheeses
Cherry tomatoes, cut up (optional)
Fresh cilantro (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook spaghetti squash and pull into strings. Add oil and toss to coat. Stir in egg; set aside.
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet cook ground beef and green pepper until meat is brown and pepper is tender, stirring to break up meat as it cooks. Drain off fat. Stir in salsa and black olives; heat through.
Coat a 9-inch deep dish pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. Press spaghetti squash mixture onto bottom and up sides of prepared pie plate. Top with meat mixture.
Bake in a 350°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Top with cheese. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Cut into wedges. Serve with cherry tomatoes and cilantro, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
1 cup prepared salsa (check label for one with lowest carb count)
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheeses
Cherry tomatoes, cut up (optional)
Fresh cilantro (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook spaghetti squash and pull into strings. Add oil and toss to coat. Stir in egg; set aside.
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet cook ground beef and green pepper until meat is brown and pepper is tender, stirring to break up meat as it cooks. Drain off fat. Stir in salsa and black olives; heat through.
Coat a 9-inch deep dish pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. Press spaghetti squash mixture onto bottom and up sides of prepared pie plate. Top with meat mixture.
Bake in a 350°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Top with cheese. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Cut into wedges. Serve with cherry tomatoes and cilantro, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
**Optional, top with guacamole and sour cream.
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