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RECIPE – Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Linda’s comments:  I made this for the Super Bowl party and it was a hit.  I made a few changes from original recipe.  Even the men liked this!!

Spaghetti Squash Casserole
 
1 large organic spaghetti squash (football size) or 2 small
1 organic onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups organic diced tomatoes (Lucin)
2 tbsp organic grapeseed oil/coconut oil
3/4 cup grated organic zucchini
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 balls fresh mozzarella
1/2 cup shredded fontina
 
Split the spaghetti squash in half.  Scoop out seeds and place cut side down on a sheet pan.
Bake at 425 for 45 minutes or until outside is well browned and inside is tender.  Allow squash to cool 30 minutes.  Scoop the flesh into a bowl.  Saute the onions and garlic in grapeseed oil or organic coconut oil. until fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Add the onion to squash mixture, followed by the tomatoes and zucchini.  Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.  Place the mixture in a large casserole pan, sprinkle with the cheese and bake in 375 oven for 45 minutes or until bubbly and browned. Garnish with fresh chopped herbs.  Makes 8 servings.
 
Recipe from Michael Stebner, Executive Chef, True Foods Kitchen

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Linda’s comments.  This is a great recipe filled with protein.  Ready to eat in 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (I use organic coconut oil)
  • 2 onions, chopped, organic
  • 1 clove garlic, minced-organic
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice, organic
  • 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained, organic
  • 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, undrained, organic
  • 1 (19 ounce) can lentils, organic
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste, organic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, organic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt, kosher
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

Cooking Instructions 
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Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Pour in oil and saute onion                                                       and garlic until golden-brown. Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans,                                                              garbanzo beans, lentils, tomato paste, oregano, pepper, and salt.                                                             Turn heat to low and simmer 20 minutes. Sprinkle in cheese and                                                             stir until melted. Serve immediately, or cool and freeze.                                                                    Serves 8