Why do people think fast food has to be unhealthy?
When I got home from class, yesterday, I was hungry, so I wanted something that could be thrown together quickly. But that didn’t mean sacrificing health for convenience. In truth, this meal came together faster than I could’ve even driven to the closest McDonald’s:
Spaghetti Squash with Amy’s black-bean chili and tomatoes.
So easy to make: Poke holes in the spaghetti squash, then cut in half (widthwise) with a large knife. Bake at 400 F until soft (about an hour), then remove strands. Mix the squash with Amy’s brand black-bean chili, then add a dash of cumin and little chili powder. Mix in 1/3 cup or so of Rotel diced tomatoes (original) with green chilis.
It was so good! After the spaghetti-chili bowl, I moved on to the rest of the meal. I’d cooked the brussels sprouts a few days ago; therefore I didn’t have to do much, yesterday, in terms of preparation.
For the vegetable side dish, I used this recipe: Candy Veggies.
And once my “candy” was gone, I had something equally delicious and coconutty. These stayed in the freezer until consumption of the first two meal components so they wouldn’t live up to their name and melt.
Shown above: Coconut Melties.
If a meal has coconut, it can’t be bad, right?
I wish I’d had your lunch! Mine are always so boring in comparison hehehe.
As for spaghetti squash, I love it, but my knives don’t! They can barely cut it :(.
YUMMY!! That looks really good 🙂 I really like eating spaghetti squash as a dessert-type because it is sweet. I sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on it with some coconut butter/oil and I am good to go!
I love squash in any variation. I could eat it for at least 1 meal a day! Unfortunately, the prep is sometimes a pain in the butt. I’m not a fan of peeling and cutting squash.
Fast food can totally be good and healthy food! I have half a spaghetti squash and chili in the freezer. I see a quick dinner in the near future!
Hey Katie! I love this idea. I love spaghetti squash and usually make my own homemade marinara with mushroom, tomatoes,garlic, basil and parsley and serve over the top as a spaghetti surprise. It’s delicious:)
There are some foods that make md jealous I don’t live in America! Artisana and justins being one and the second us spaghetti swish squash Looks sooo good! Xx
I’m addicted to spaghetti squash! I love it with some sauteed eggplant and mushrooms. Plus, it keeps well in the fridge for two days.
I’ve never had Spaghetti Squash, this will have to be remedied when autumn comes around! In the meantime there’s a few things to say:
1) Lemon LOVER! Well really any citrus fruit, lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruit, passionfruit etc … I’ll try and begin a summer love affair with them all 😉
2) I’m a Harry Potter fan these days but when the books initially came out and everyone was crazy about them I tried to aviod them (not sure why) but then a few years ago I was sick for two weeks and had read all other books in the house I turned to Harry Potter and really enjoyed them. Now I’m kicking myself for having started so late 😛
3 – Which is of great importance) I made some Boatmeal this morning with pear, then a thought occured “what classically goes with pear and Katie would like?” It was obvious “CHOCOLATE” … that may or may not have been an audible cry 😛 So I grabbed a little piece … who am I kidding? A good sized piece of 70% and proceeded. The result was a sublime breakfast, sweet from the pear but the bitterness of the chocolate cut though it nicely. Seriously, this is the best combination I’ve tried so far Pear and Chocolate Boatmeal, give it a shot. (I’m not obsessed or anything clearly :P)
Ok, I don’t think I can take your word for it. I’m going to just have to try it for myself. Darn, do I have to? 😉 😉 It sounds so good, Claire!
I’ve never tried spaghetti squash…. I know, it’s hard to believe 🙂 One of these days I’m going to try it.
i LOVE spag. squash. ever since i found out i can’t have gluten ( several months ago) i have been subbing in veggies as grains (cauliflower rice, zuke noodies or spaghetti squash). i don’t even miss the real thing! this is a fave combo in my book!