IDEAL PROTEIN PHASE 1 | SERVINGS: 1 | TOTAL TIME: 40 MIN
Add some flare to your breakfast with this healthy, ideal protein friendly brunch recipe; it’s a yummy, satisfying and nutritious way to start the day.
Ingredients:
1 large minced garlic clove
1/4 cup green onion
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp sprinkle of red pepper flakes
2-3 ounces lean protein (ham is a great option for this dish)
11 ounces of roasted spaghetti squash
2 whole eggs
1 ounce of cheese (if in maintenance)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Slice spaghetti squash in half place cut sides face down in baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
Scrape squash from rind and place 2 cups in a bowl.
In a skillet over medium heat sauté oil , garlic , onion, green onions , ham, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes until fragrant and browned.
Remove from heat and add to squash in the bowl tossing well.
Arrange squash in a baking dish making 2 wells for the eggs.
Crack the eggs into the wells and bake for 25 minutes.
Add cheese to last 10 minutes of baking.
Tip: maintenance can sub choice of onion and caramelize in pan with oil and garlic before adding spices
Tip: maintenance add choice of cheese , Parmesan, Feta or olives
