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Recipe: Spaghetti Squash Boat

31 Friday Oct 2014

Posted by Dr. Tijana S., D.C. -- healthy.BEing family wellness in C.O.B.B. Moms, Community, DIY, Family Wellness, Healthful Cooking, Natural Lifestyle, Nutrition, Recipes

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Every month I run a meeting with one of my local mom groups, C.O.B.B. Moms, called Holistic Foodies. Holistic Foodies is an interactive workshop to help educate and inspire healthy cooking for the whole family while staying on a budget. Our goal is to teach the components of healthy nutrition as well as practical skills and suggestions on meal preparation, food combinations, and adventurous cuisine that is delicious, mindful, and affordable.

So here’s one of the delicious recipes we demo-ed yesterday that got the thumbs up approval from both busy moms and picky kiddos.

spaghetti-squash-boatsSpaghetti Squash Boats

Ingredients:
1-2 large spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeds scooped out
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 head garlic
1 pounds spicy italian chicken sausage (or 1 pound ground chicken/turkey or half roundc hicken half sausage)
1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (1/2 teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon fresh sage (1/2 teaspoon dried)
1 tablespoon fresh basil ( 2 teaspoons dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes or prepared tomato pasta sauce
1 cup water, if necessary
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
fried sage or fresh basil, for garnish

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Roasting the squash: Slice the squash lengthwise and rub a drizzle of oil all over the cut side of both squash halves and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a baking sheet and bake about 30 to 45 minutes, or until the squash is just tender enough to scrape into strands. You want it to be barely tender, it will continue cooking later. Remove from the oven and scrape the squash into strands. Reduce the oven to 350 degrees F.

While the squash bakes, make the sauce. In a large skillet, cook 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion, bay leaf, thyme and sage and cook, stirring until the veggies are softened, about 5 minutes. Push to the veggies to the side of the pan. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the center of the pan and crumble in the chicken sausage and cook without stirring for 3 minutes. Break up the meat and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until well browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes or pasta sauce, basil and water if necessary to the skillet. Simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.

To assemble the boat: Remove a little of the squash strands. Then place a layer of the meat sauce on top of the remaining strands, then layer the removed squash strands and add another layer of the meat sauce. Lastly, top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Place the squash on a baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes at 350, or until the squash are warm throughout and the cheese is browning. Remove from the oven and let sit 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs!

Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!

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Recipes: Quinoa Salad & Overnight Breakfast

17 Friday Oct 2014

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fall_veggiesThe Fall Season is upon us and in Georgia that means that the weather is yo-yoing temperature-wise, from chilly mornings to very pleasant sunny days and crisp evenings! Currently I’m adjusting my cooking to fit the mood of the season. So in the process, I get an opportunity to try new recipes and tweak the old ones. Here are a couple examples of such. I love quinoa because it’s a complete protein, gluten free seed that you can prepare to fit any occasion. In addition, I’m adding a very simple oatmeal recipe that does not require any cooking and turns out delicious.

Fresh Quinoa Salad

quinoa_saladIngredients:
1 cup of quinoa
2 cups of water
1 can of chickpeas
5 oz. greens of choice (spinach, baby kale, arugula)
½ cup of grape tomatoes
2 medium grated carrots
2 stalks of celery diced
½ red onion
½ avocado
¼ cup of sliced almonds
¼ cup of blueberries, raisins (optional for a little sweetness)
2 oz. of feta cheese
1 tbsp of chopped parsley

Dressing:
2 tbs lemon juice
4 tbs olive oil
1 clove of garlic (optional)
1 squeeze of honey – about 1 tsp
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:
Rinse quinoa vigorously in a fine sieve until the water goes clear. Put the rinsed quinoa in a saucepan, add water (1
cup of quinoa + 2 cups of water = 3 cups of cooked quinoa), turn the heat to medium-high, and wait for the boil.
Once it’s boiling, cover with a lid, reduce heat to medium, and cook for about 12 minutes or until fully cooked and
fluffy. Add salt to taste.

While the quinoa is cooking, prep the rest of the fresh ingredients:
Wash & dry greens; chop if necessary to make it easier to eat.
Grate carrots; mince celery; chop onion; cut tomatoes in halves; cut avocado in cubes. Place it all in a large bowl.
Add sliced almonds.
Drain and wash chickpeas; peel the skins off, if you like, by lightly rubbing them with a paper towel. Add to the
large bowl.
Dice feta and set aside.
Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, and spices.
Toss cooled quinoa with ingredients in the large bowl. Add dressing and toss to combine. Add feta last and lightly
toss.

 

overnight_oatsOvernight Oats

Ingredients:
1 cup of rolled oats
2 cups of unsweetened coconut/almond milk (or other milk of choice)
or 1 cup of milk & 1 cup of yoghurt
2 tablespoons of whole chia seeds
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup of fruit (berries, banana
2 tablespoons of sliced nuts (almonds, walnuts, etc).
2 tablespoons of unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tablespoon of cacao nibs (or carob or chocolate chips for added sweetness)
Pinch of cinnamon, cardamom, cocoa, or nutmeg

Directions:
Pour the oats, milk, chia seeds, and salt into a jar with an air-tight lid. Shake the contents very well to prevent the
seeds from clumping and then put the jar in the fridge overnight to set.
In the morning, shake some more. Pour into a bowl and top with fruit, nuts, coconut, and spices.

 

Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!

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If you do not already have a local chiropractor, call Dr. Tijana at 706.254.4579 to schedule your first appointment for YOU & YOUR FAMILY for a comprehensive health assessment TODAY!

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