Simply Spaghetti Squash ..

So, I had no idea what I got in my CSA last week - all I knew was that I got a veggie that looks like a pumpkin! So I texted my awesome resource - Jackie and she let me know it was spaghetti squash! I'm glad it was because I have been meaning to buy it and try it out :)

So here the super simple spaghetti squash recipe that even stubborn husbands will eat :)

Ingredients -

1 spaghetti squash, cut length wise and seeded

1 onion, cut up in small pieces

1 clove of garlic minced

2 cup of kale leaves

1 large tomato, chopped or cubed

Half cup of black olives, sliced or halved

Olive oil, salt and pepper, feta cheese

Ok - so now that you have all your stuff - we can simple cook it :)

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Prepare your squash and line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and grease (be sure to use olive oil or an organic oil) the foil. Place the squash skin up, cut side down on the foil and bake for 30 mins (be sure you can put a knife in the squash easily - thats how you know its cooked).

3. Meanwhile, heat a skillet and some olive oil on medium heat. Start with garlic and onion. Cook until onion is soft and and add kale leaves. When kale leaves are dark green they are finished - be generous with the olive oil bc it is part of the 'sauce'.

Heres the catch - keep stirring it all bc it will stick and get all yucky! I wouldn't start this step until the squash has been cooking for at least 15 mins bc once it comes out it will have to sit for a few mins so you can handle it - so you will have plenty of time!!!

If the squash is still cooking, turn the heat down and just keep stirring the veggies.

4. When the timer buzzes - take te squash out and let it cool. At this time, put the tomatoes in the skillet and stir, you don't want them to get mushy just warm and a little juicy.

5. Scoop the inside of the squash onto plates and top with the veggie mixture, olives, and feta cheese.

Serve with a salad or corn on the Cobb and feel free to experiment with other veggies! This was so simple and even Cort loved it! What a great meal!!

Below are some pictures including a picture of the finished product! Enjoy!!!

Live well xoxo