I know, odd name for a meal, but that’s what we call it around our house. It is low carb, includes some delicious peppers and onions, and has a variety of wonderful tastes all combining for a comfortable meal when hot or a refreshing one when cold.
Spaghetti squash is a great option, though it works best for people who enjoy their spaghetti al dente. For those of us who like softer spaghetti it can take some getting used to but this meal is worth it! It helps that it is quick, too. The chicken and spaghetti can easily be prepared ahead of time; if done this way the mealtime prep only takes a few minutes.
Weight loss meal
4 servings
15 minutes
45 Minutes
Easy
Weight Loss meal
- 1 Spaghetti Squash (Cooked) OR spiralized yellow/green squash (shown in picture)
- ½ Sweet Onion Cut into large square slices
- 1 Green (and/or Red) Pepper Cut into Large Square Slices
- Pine Nuts
- Sun Dried Tomatoes
- Italian Seasoning
- Grilled Chicken breast, (Cut Up)
- True Sheep Feta Cheese (We prefer ‘Pastures of Eden’ brand available at Trader Joe’s)
- Olive oil
Weight loss meal
- Set oven to 350 degrees
- Wash spaghetti squash and cut in half. Scoop out seeds and set aside while oven preheats
- Cut up chicken and grill, pan fry, or bake along with the squash (about 15-20 minutes, covered if already cut up).
- Cut peppers and onions into 1″ square pieces while waiting
- Place spaghetti squash in oven face (cut) side down on a baking sheet and cook for ~45 minutes. Squash will be tender when done.
- Let cool, then scoop out “spaghetti” into bowls.
- Add pine chicken, nuts, tomatoes, seasoning, feta, peppers, and onions to taste, then drizzle with olive oil
- Serve for a colorful, refreshing meal
Matt
Matt grew up enjoying sports and activity - swimming, basketball, hiking, and the like. He also ran track in high school. Matt has fought with his weight since around 1999, but seems to be overcoming it.
He has his black belt in Tae Kwan Do Chang Moo Kwan, has studied various other styles of martial arts, including ba gua chang, jiu-jitsu, and is actively studying Israel Combat System at Masada Tactical.
Matt strives to learn and grow in exercise and performance while fighting his constant desire for ice cream. He has also discovered the wonders and kool-aid of Crossfit - a style of workout that he has done for years but never realized someone had formalized already.
He is a certified USAW coach and consumes fitness and nutrition information regularly. He uses his analytic background and mindset to synthesize insights on life, health, and fitness.
He has his black belt in Tae Kwan Do Chang Moo Kwan, has studied various other styles of martial arts, including ba gua chang, jiu-jitsu, and is actively studying Israel Combat System at Masada Tactical.
Matt strives to learn and grow in exercise and performance while fighting his constant desire for ice cream. He has also discovered the wonders and kool-aid of Crossfit - a style of workout that he has done for years but never realized someone had formalized already.
He is a certified USAW coach and consumes fitness and nutrition information regularly. He uses his analytic background and mindset to synthesize insights on life, health, and fitness.
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