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Cuban-Style Meatballs with spaghetti squash

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Experience a delightful fusion of flavors with our Cuban-Style Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash. This recipe features juicy, flavor-packed meatballs paired with tender, roasted spaghetti squash for a deliciously satisfying meal. It's a high-protein, low-carb twist on the classic spaghetti and meatballs that you won't want to miss.

Serving Suggestion:

This Cuban-Style Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash recipe is a meal in itself. If you wish to add a side, consider a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables.

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Low-Carb High-Protein Gluten-Free Grain-Free Dairy-Free Nut-Free Pescatarian Sugar-Free Paleo-Friendly Keto-Friendly

Ingredients

For the Spaghetti Squash:

1 medium spaghetti squash
Olive oil for brushing
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Cuban-Style Meatballs:

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/4 cup almond flour
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Brush the inside with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for about 40 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
While the squash is roasting, prepare the meatballs. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, almond flour, egg, garlic, onion, cilantro, cumin, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form the meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and arrange them on a baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through.
When the spaghetti squash is ready, use a fork to scrape the inside, creating spaghetti-like strands.
Serve the meatballs over the spaghetti squash. Garnish with additional fresh cilantro, if desired.