SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH TURKEY & SPINACH MEATBALLS

Hello all! I absolutely LOVE spaghetti & meatballs. I grew up eating it and I still love it to this day. my mom made THE BEST spaghetti & meatballs I have ever had and I still love to be able to eat her cooking! For this recipe I tried a healthy spin on the traditional spaghetti & meatball dish. So up on the blog today is my spaghetti squash with turkey & spinach meatballs. I hope you enjoy it!

Spaghetti Squash with Turkey & Spinach Meatballs

-Meatballs-

 1 LB. Turkey burger or extra lean hamburger

1/2 C. Chopped Spinach

1TBS. Garlic salt

1 tbsp. Onion salt

2 Eggs

1/2 C. Panko bread crumbs

To start making this recipe, mix all ingredients together and form meatballs. Place on a tinfoil lined baking sheet in the oven at 375 for 35-40 minutes. ( Spray tinfoil with cooking spray before adding the meatballs so they will not stick).

-Spaghetti Squash-

2 Medium sized spaghetti squash

To begin, cut the spaghetti squash width wise into 1 inch rings. cut seeds out of center circles. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet at 375 for 1 hour-1 hour 20 minutes. Season the spaghetti squash to taste.

Last step: Add meatballs to a favorite spaghetti sauce over the stove and let it heat up. Take your cooked spaghetti squash off of the baking sheet and gently (using a fork) scrape out the center so that it falls out in noodles. When finished top with the meatball sauce and its ready to eat!

-Enjoy-

PAPRIKA SHRIMP & ROASTED VEGGIES

Hello! Paprika shrimp with garlic, lime & roasted veggies up on the blog today! This is an awesome meal for something different to try during the week.

Paprika Shrimp with Garlic, Lime & Roasted Veggies

1 Pkg. Shrimp

1. Lime

1. Squash

1. Sweet Potato

1/2 TBSP. Garlic

1/2 TBSP. Paprika

1. tsp. Salt

1.tsp Pepper

Sautee Shrimp over the stove with the garlic and paprika added.

Cut up the veggies and toss them in olive oil and salt and pepper. Place them on a baking sheet lined with nonstick baking paper in the oven at 350 for 30 minutes. 

Take out veggies when done and top with the shrimp sprinkled with lime.

-Enjoy-

NO BAKE ENERGY BITES

This is the perfect snack for those of you who need quick energy during the day or during exercise. Good for long distance runners and cyclists for that needed boost. Try these out you won't regret it!

No bake energy bites

31/2 C. Rolled Oats

4 oz. Slivered almonds

6 oz. Mini dark chocolate chips

1/3 40 ox. Jar almond butter or peanut butter

1 C. Honey

Mix all ingredients together and roll into small bites. Place on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour.

-Enjoy-

BASIL CHICKEN & VEGGIE QUINOA

Quinoa up on the blog today! Quinoa is my absolute favorite. Not only is it yummy but so good for you. I hope you love this as much as I did.

Basil Chicken & Veggie Quinoa

Baked chicken seasoned with basil+garlic

2 C. Quiona

1 C. sauteed  chopped Broccoli

1C. sauteed Carrots

1C. sauteed diced Onion

1C. sauteed chopped Squash

season to taste. ( I used salt + pepper + garlic)

-Enjoy-

GOOD MORNING OATS

This is something that I eat for breakfast most days of the week. It is very easy & quick to make and very good for you. I love oatmeal, but the store bought oatmeal comes with a TON of added sugar. I started making my own at home and have loved the results. Below is the basic recipe and then you can add your favorite toppings.

Good Morning Oats

1/2 C. Oats

Sweetened almond milk 

(add to consistency you like)

1 TBSP. honey

1/2 C. Fruit

I pour my oats in a microwave safe bowl and add enough almond milk to cover the oats. I microwave for about 3 minutes and then add more milk if it is too thick. Here is where you can be creative depending on what you are craving in the morning. You can add almond butter, peanut butter, bananas, cinnamon, ( all delicious together as well) strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, chia seeds, flax seeds, almond slivers.... the possibilities are endless and all delicious. I hope you try this and fall in love with it!  *Happy Sunday*

-Enjoy-

TURKEY&ONION STUFFED SQUASH

Another Favorite up on the blog today! Here is my turkey and onion stuffed acorn squash. I hope you like it.

Turkey& Onion stuffed acorn squash

1LB. Turkey burger

1 Sweet onion

1 Acorn squash

1 tsp. Garlic salt

1 tsp. paprika

To make this dish- first take the acorn squash and cut it length wise down the center. Remove the seeds and spray with pam. Sprinkle the seasonings on the squash and place it face down on a tinfoil lined baking sheet at 350 degrees for  30 minutes. Next, sauté diced onion in a pan on the stove and add the  turkey burger. I also added the seasonings to the turkey burger as well. Once finished scoop the burger into the squash and you are ready to eat!

-Enjoy-

TINFOIL DINNERS

If you are looking for a dinner idea for tonight that is super simple and easy, try these tinfoil dinners. These are my absolute favorite and I make them once a week! These are stuffed with yummy ingredients and very healthy. Swap out the turkey burger for steak, chicken, or even sausage.

Tinfoil Dinners

1 lb. Turkey burger

1 Yellow squash

6 Russet potatoes

1 Stock of broccoli

1 Sweet onion

To start, chop all veggies and toss them in olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.(to taste) Cook the turkey burger over the stove first and then add to the bowl of  chopped veggies. This makes for a quicker time in the oven. Mix all the ingredients together in the bowl and then start scooping 1 large spoonful onto each small square of tinfoil. Place another square of tinfoil over the scoop and wrap up the edges so you seal in all of the flavor and prevent spilling. I put my tinfoil dinners on cookie sheets in the oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes- Then they are ready to eat!

-Enjoy-

BANANA PANCAKES

 A TALL stack of my banana pancakes to get you through the rest of the week.

Banana Pancakes

1 Banana

2 Eggs

1/2 C. Almond flour or Whole wheat flour

1TBSP. Cinnamon

1tsp. vanilla extract

Top with your favorite fresh fruit and honey or light pure syrup.

-Enjoy-

SWEET POTATO GUAC BURGERS

Guac Burgers up on the blog today! These are so delicious and not one bit unhealthy! They make a great lunch or dinner meal and are easy to make.

                     Sweet Potato Guac Burgers

                          1 LB. Turkey Burger

                        2 Medium Avocados

                           1 Head of Lettuce

                      2 Large Sweet potatoes

Take the ground turkey and mix it with whatever seasonings you love. Roll them into patties and cook them over the stove. Cut up Sweet potatoes into thin slices and toss with olive oil and garlic. Next place them on a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. I made my guacamole and added pico-de-gallo, so season yours however you like! Last step is to cut up your lettuce and you are ready to stack and indulge.

             -Enjoy-

BANANA-PINEAPPLE NICE CREAM

Happy Sunday.. my favorite day of the week! This day gives me peace and recharges me for the week ahead. Perfect day to get cozy inside today and make a healthy treat. Try my Banana Pineapple Nice Cream and see how you like it.

                          Banana Pineapple Nice Cream
                            2C. Pineapple tidbits(frozen)
                          1 C. Almond milk(Sweetened)
                           1 Frozen Bananas chopped
                             1 TBSP Vanilla extract

Add fruit in blender and add almond milk little by little until you get the ice cream consistency you want. Blend away and its ready to eat!

-Enjoy-

SPINACH & EGG BREAKFAST MUFFINS

It is Saturday and I am hungry! If you are looking for a quick easy breakfast to make that is healthy,     you are in the right place. Try My spinach & egg breakfast muffins.

              Spinach & Egg Breakfast Muffins
                             8 Eggs
                       1/2 Red Bell pepper
                         1/2 Sweet Onion
                     1 C. chopped Spinach
                        2 tsp. Garlic powder

  Beat eggs together in a large mixing bowl. Add garlic powder. Take 12 count muffin tin and spray with olive oil cooking spray. Mix your chopped veggies and put them in the muffin tin first. Lastly pour egg mixture into each muffin tin with the veggies. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes. Makes 12 delicious breakfast muffins.

     -Enjoy-

WELCOME!

Hello and welcome to the kitchen of Apple&Onion. I hope to help you find a new way to eat healthy and a new year of being well. Life is to be loved & lived well.