Mediterranean Bliss Pasta (Paleo) Recipe

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Mediterranean Bliss  Pasta  (Paleo)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 405 degrees (not 450, stop questioning me).
  2. Cut the squash in half lengthwise, place cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes or until squash gives when you poke the outside of it.
  3. Use a spoon to remove the excess seeds then a fork to thread the strings from the squash. To make spaghetti, duh.
  4. But while the squash is baking, make the pesto and chicken.
  5. Place a large pan over medium-high heat, add a splash of fat and 1 minced garlic clove. As soon as the garlic becomes fragrant, add the halved artichokes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and let cook until slightly browned and tender on all sides.
  6. Once artichokes are browned, add them to a food processor along with the walnuts, olive oil, vegetable broth, and second garlic clove. Puree until smooth.
  7. Then add the parsley, basil, lemon, and salt and pepper. Puree once more until smooth. Taste and add more lemon and salt and pepper to your preference.
  8. Once pesto is done pureeing, add the chicken to the same pan that you sautéed the artichokes inches.
  9. Cook chicken over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper.
  10. Once chicken is cooked through, add in about 1/4 of a cup of the pesto to the chicken along with the spinach, in the pan and mix well to coat. Cover and let cook for 2-4 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
  11. Then add the threads of spaghetti squash to the pan (or a large mixing bowl if you need more room). Mix spaghetti squash, pesto, and chicken all together.
  12. Serve with some fresh basil on top.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 351.14 Kcal (1470 kJ)
Calories from fat 232.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.78g 40%
Cholesterol 66.98mg 22%
Sodium 443.84mg 18%
Potassium 658.34mg 14%
Total Carbs 7.29g 2%
Sugars 1.56g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.66g 11%
Protein 27.03g 54%
Vitamin C 27.9mg 47%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 69.7mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 152.77 Kcal (640 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.22g 40%
Cholesterol 29.14mg 22%
Sodium 193.11mg 18%
Potassium 286.43mg 14%
Total Carbs 3.17g 2%
Sugars 0.68g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.16g 11%
Protein 11.76g 54%
Vitamin C 12.2mg 47%
Iron 0.9mg 11%
Calcium 30.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.6
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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