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SPAGHETTI SQUASH PASTA RECIPE

SPAGHETTI SQUASH PASTA

(This recipe has 10 servings of vegetables in the entire recipe!) 

I focus on eating all of my vegetables before 4pm.  I often bring giant epic salads to work.
Salads are delicious but they can get boring, so I made this pasta recipe with VEGGIES ONLY. 


INGREDIENTS:
1 spaghetti squash
1 zucchini
1 small container of baby bella mushrooms
1 cup organic spaghetti sauce (or tomato puree)
1 branch kale(optional)
*Spices and oils depending on your preference

STEP 1:  Preheat your oven to 450 F. 

I have covered my oven safe pan with aluminum foil and lightly sprayed Coconut Oil.

STEP 2: Cut the spaghetti squash in half 

and "gut" the seeds. I traced my spoon around the perimeter and scooped it out as best as I could.

STEP 3: Bake the squash

After your oven has heated, place your squash on you pan and bake it for 40 minutes.  I personally don't add anything to the squash but olive, salt, or pepper could be added at this point.

STEP 4: Prep your veggies

While the squash is baking prep and chop your veggies.  I have 1 zucchini(2 cups zucchini)  and 2 cups baby bella mushrooms. Chop veggie size to your preference.

STEP 5: Season. 

Throw your chopped veggies on a skillet on a low setting. I use a low setting because I don't want to cook out all of the nutrients and I prefer to eat my food in a close to natural state.  

Add your spices, I used Red Pepper and Garlic Powder, 

this is where you can get creative and add whatever you like!

STEP 6: Strain and Sauce

Strain the excess liquid from your pan and add your sauce.  

I opted for an organic no sugar added tomato sauce.  

You could even be healthier and puree your own tomato paste.  

1 cup sauce was all I needed. 

STEP 7: Get creative. 

My creative juices tend to flow when I'm food prepping. 

I decided to chop up 1 branch of fresh kale and add it to the mix. 

I have never made it this way before but it tasted delicious!

STEP 8: 

Pull your squash out of the over and let it cool down. 

Your veggies and sauce can sit at a low setting.

STEP 9: Add Squash

Add squash after your squash has cooled add it to the pan. 

I measured it out and there are approximately 4 CUPS in just one spaghetti squash.

That's 4 servings of veggies in one squash!!!

STEP 10: Done!

Stir it in and you are done.  You can add more sauce if needed.

PORTION IT OUT!

I split it up between 5 BPA free containers.

I'm going to bring these for my lunch Mon-Fri this week.

You can even add cheese to make it more like a traditional pasta!

LET'S RECAP:

2 CUP ZUCCHINI

2 CUP MUSHROOM

1 CUP TOMATO SAUCE

4 CUP SQUASH

1 CUP KALE

THAT EQUALS 10 VEGETABLE SERVINGS!

I SPLIT THIS UP INTO 5 CONTAINERS 

SO EVERYDAY I WILL HAVE 2 SERVINGS OF VEGGIES IN MY LUNCH.

THANKS FOR READING

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9 COMPONENTS TO MY FOOD PREP

1. VARIETY & COLOR

2. AN AWESOME HOMEMADE TRAIL MIX
(make sure ingredients have NO sugar added)

RECIPE(5 servings)
*3 tbs Goji Berries
*1/4 cup dry roasted edamame
*1/4 raisins
*30 almonds
*1/4 cup raw pumpkin kernels
* 1/4 cup pecans
*1/8 cup sunflower seeds

NUTRITION:

3. ORGANIC SNACKS

Organic apples, tomatoes, and grapes make great snacks.

4. RAINBOW SALAD
If you make your salad right, no dressing is needed.

My salad consists of:
*spring mix
*cherry tomatoes
*carrots
*peas
*avocado
*blueberries
*cucumbers

5. ABUNDANCE OF VEGETABLES 

I eat 4-7 servings of green vegetables daily.

MY FAVORITES INCLUDE:
*broccoli
*green beans
*peas
*cucumbers
*celery

6. HEALTHY DIP TO GO WITH VEGGIES

I prefer hummus.
1 tablespoon goes a long way with hummus.

7. LEMONS & LIMES

Lemons are a great way to detox the body and add flavor to water.
Don't forget to stay hydrated!

8. SWEET TREAT

Prepackage frozen fruits so they are easily accessible.
This is a healthy way to satisfy that sweet tooth.

9. PROTEIN SHAKE

I start my day with a strawberry shake.

Why Are People Unfollowing Me?

"I DON'T WANT TO SEE THIS"

Recently I started using a feature on Facebook called "I don't want to see this."  

Using this feature  has made my news feed much better.

If you have ever wondered: 
"Why are people unfollowing me?" or
"Why is everyone unfriending me?"
  This may be why.

Here are 5 things that make me say, "I don't want to see this":

1. SAD ANIMAL PICTURES

I'm an animal lover, I do not want to see abused, neglected, etc animals. 

I'm way more likely to read the post if there is a "normal" dog picture attached.

Try getting someones attention in a "pawsitive" way.

2. FOODS WITH NO NUTRITIONAL VALUE

I'm trying to live a healthy lifestyle over here, 

please do not put these dirty thought in my mind.

However, if you have a nutritionally dense recipe, 

then please, share it!

3. 1 SHARE=

NO, one like does NOT equal one prayer. 

And NO, ignoring does not mean that I love Satan.

Quit guilting people to into liking your posts.

4. NEGATIVITY

Be thankful, don't be negative or ungrateful on social media. 

5. COMPLAINTS

  

                                                Complaining on social media is a prime example 
                                                              of wrong place, wrong time.
                                                  Your followers do not want to hear you 
                                                 bitch about every little aspect of your life, 
                                                     try writing an honest review instead.
                                

What do you not want to see?