Not only is this a delicious meal for those who have certain dietary restrictions, but it also is a fantastic recipe for for my new friend, Alex, who has PKU. Check out the video and please share if you know of anyone who might have PKU also! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTt4_d2QI2w
preparation
preparation Time5 mins
cook Time
45 mins
servings
4
calories
140 per serving
ingredients
- 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach, packed
- 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoons pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried organic oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried organic basil
- 2 sweet potatoes, steamed and skins removed
- 1 cooked spaghetti squash, shredded
- 1 cup organic pasta sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, torn
directions
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350*. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, spinach, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano. Cover and cook until mushrooms are tender and spinach wilts, about 5 minutes. Mash in sweet potato and taste for seasoning. Remove from heat and let cool. Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and transfer to a lightly oiled baking sheet. Bake meatballs 30 minutes or until heated through and crisp on the outside. Toss spaghetti squash with 2 tsp. olive oil. Place meatballs on top and 1 cup of organic pasta sauce. Garnish with basil leaves.
