Taco Spaghetti Squash Nests

INGREDIENTS: (4 servings)

2 Tbs Cilantro, chopped

4 ea Eggs

1 Tbs Olive Oil, extra virgin

2 cups Green Pepper, finely diced

1 lb Ground Turkey, 99% lean

1 tsp Lime juice

3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, reduced fat

1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese, reduced-fat shredded

1/2 tsp Salt

1 ea Spaghetti Squash

1 1/2 tsp Taco Seasoning

DIRECTIONS:

Cut the spaghetti squash in half lenthwise and scooop out the seeds. Bake spaghetti squash halves with cut side down on a sheet pan at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, until the flesh of the squash can be shredded with a fork.

Remove the squash from the oven, allow to cool, and shred the flesh with a fork into a bowl. Measure out 4 cups, savng any leftovers for another meal.

Combine the spaghetti squash with the salt, parmesan and eggs; mix well.

Fill 12 indentions of a silicone muffin pan or muffin pan lined with parchment baking cups with spaghetti squash mixture, leaving a well in the center of each for the filling.

Bake the spaghetti squash nets at 400 degrees for 12 minutes until they begin to brown.

In a non-stick skillet, cook the diced pepper in oil for about 2 minutes.

Add the turkey, taco seasonings, and lime juice; cook for about 2 minutes.

Mix in the cilantro, and fill each nest with an equal amount of the turkey mixture.

Top with cheese, and bake at 425 for 8 minutes.

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