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Name: Lemon Oregano Spaghetti Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Lean & Green
Ingredients: 2 pound spaghetti squash; 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless pan seared and diced; olive oil spray; 1 cup spinach frozen; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon oregano

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INGREDIENTS

2 pound spaghetti squash
4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless ; pan seared and diced
olive oil spray
1 cup spinach ; frozen
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano

Servings

INSTRUCTIONS

Lemon Oregano Spaghetti Squash

Makes 4 servings

Per serving

1 Lean protein

3 vegetables

3 condiments

1. 1 large spaghetti squash (approximately 2 pounds) – use 5 cups cooked squash

2. 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, pan-seared and diced – total weight 28 ounces

3. 10 sprays olive oil spray

4. 1 cup frozen kale

5. 1 tablespoon lemon zest

6. ¼ cup lemon juice

7. 1/2 tsp salt

8. 1 tsp oregano

9. 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Puncture spaghetti squash rind about 20 times to allow steam to vent while cooking.

Place spaghetti squash on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 8 minutes in microwave

Check for doneness by pressing lightly on spaghetti squash rind. Rind should yield gently to pressure. Heat for an additional 2-4 minutes if spaghetti squash is still hard. Allow spaghetti squash to rest for a few minutes until cool enough to handle.

Slice spaghetti squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds with a large spoon. Use a fork to scrape out spaghetti squash flesh from each half and set "spaghetti" aside.

Add 2 tbs olive oil to a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add spaghetti squash, kale, lemon juice, lemon zest, spices, and diced chicken to pan.

Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and serve immediately.

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Lemon Oregano Spaghetti Squash

2 pound spaghetti squash
4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless pan seared and diced
 olive oil spray
1 cup spinach frozen
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano

Lemon Oregano Spaghetti Squash

Makes 4 servings
Per serving
1 Lean protein
3 vegetables
3 condiments

1. 1 large spaghetti squash (approximately 2 pounds) – use 5 cups cooked squash
2. 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, pan-seared and diced – total weight 28 ounces
3. 10 sprays olive oil spray
4. 1 cup frozen kale
5. 1 tablespoon lemon zest
6. ¼ cup lemon juice
7. 1/2 tsp salt
8. 1 tsp oregano
9. 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions
Puncture spaghetti squash rind about 20 times to allow steam to vent while cooking.

Place spaghetti squash on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 8 minutes in microwave

Slice spaghetti squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds with a large spoon. Use a fork to scrape out spaghetti squash flesh from each half and set "spaghetti" aside.

Add 2 tbs olive oil to a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add spaghetti squash, kale, lemon juice, lemon zest, spices, and diced chicken to pan.

Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and serve immediately.

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Nutrition

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (286g)
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings

Calories: 134
Calories from Fat: 37 (28%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 4.1g	5 %
	Saturated Fat 0.8g	4 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 1.4g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 34mg		10 %
Sodium 80mg		3 %
Potassium 395.6mg		10 %
Total Carbohydrate 16.9g		5 %
	Dietary Fiber 0.4g	2 %
	Sugars, other 16.5g
Protein 9.8g		14 %
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Calories per serving: 134

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