For Spaghetti Squash
- Cut a medium spaghetti squash in half, scoop out seeds.
- Very lightly coat the inside with olive oil. Bake @375 degrees f skin side up, on a flat sheet pan for about 45 minutes.
- Cool just a bit
- Use a fork to shred “spaghetti” out of the skin.
For Fresh Made Pesto (serves 4)
Combine the following ingredients to a food processor:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 6 Tbsp pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated all-natural parmigiano-reggiano cheese
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp each sea salt and pepper
- Add: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, in a slow stream until emulsified, and fully incorporated and smooth.
- You will need to scrape sides often.
- Lastly, toss Spaghetti Squash ‘noodles’ lightly with your freshly made Pesto.
Skillet Preparation
::Ingredients::
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 Tbsp sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup packed, fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup packed baby spinach (optional)
::Directions::
- Sprinkle chicken tenders with sea salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp oil, and then cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through. Remove from pan, and set aside.
- Heat 1 tsp oil in skillet, once hot and add mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes, then saute until tender, about 2 minutes, adding in fresh basil, & spinach during last 30 seconds.
- Toss in Spaghetti Squash coated with the fresh pesto.
- Lightly toss everything together.
- Add chicken back in, toss just to warm.
- Garnish with fresh chopped basil, lemon wedges, an a touch of parmesan, serve immediately
Happy Eating
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Tiesha
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