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MEDITERRANEAN “PASTA” BOWL

by Germaine Benoit | photo by Melanie Thortis

1 large spaghetti squash 

1 bag fresh spinach

1 pound ground lamb meat or any preferred ground meat 

2 tablespoons za’atar seasoning

1 cucumber, chopped

2 large tomatoes, chopped

½ cup olives

1 bunch parsley, chopped

½ cup toasted pine nuts 

Crumbled feta for garnish

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. While oven heats, cut spaghetti squash into 2-inch rings, scooping out inner seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and salt, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in heated oven and bake until done, about 25 mins, depending on size. Meanwhile, add one tablespoon ghee or avocado oil in a large skillet. Once heated, add meat and brown until done, about 8 mins. Add spinach and allow to cook down. Add za’atar seasoning and salt if needed. When squash is ready, pull inside “noodles’ to make a self-serving bowl, then top with lamb and spinach, mixing well and adding desired vegetables. Add Tahini Dressing and top with feta.

Tahini Dressing

1/2 cup tahini 

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water 

4 to 5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 

2 garlic cloves, minced 

Salt and pepper to taste 

In a jar, mix all ingredients and set aside. 

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