Recipe by nutritionist Casey-Lee Lyons from Live Love Nourish. www.livelovenourish.com.au
Makes: 8-10
Ingredients:
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small brown onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 small carrot, finely grated
1 small zucchini, grated
1tbsp dried oregano
500g beef, lamb or turkey mince
400g crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato paste
Salt and pepper
4 cups cooked spaghetti of choice
4 eggs
METHOD:
1. In a large, deep frying pan heat extra virgin olive oil. Add beef, lamb or turkey. Cook until browned and use a spatula to break up mince. Use a spoon to discard any excess fat from cooking. Set aside.
2. In the frying pan add a touch extra olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add tomato paste, carrot and zucchini and sauté until soft.
3.Add beef to vegetable mix with crushed tomatoes. Simmer for 10-15 minutes to en-hance flavours. Meanwhile, pre-heat oven to 180’C.
4. Roughly chop cooked spaghetti into shorter strands. Add to a large mixing bowl. Add mince mixture and combine.
5.Add whisked eggs and combine well.
6.Spoon mixture into an oiled muffin tray and bake in oven for 20 minutes or until egg is cooked through and golden on top.
Recipe tips:
You can add 2 tsp nutritional yeast to the mixture before baking to add a cheesy flavour, dairy free friendly.
About the author:
Passionate about inspiring others to live a healthy and happy life, naturopath and nutritionist Casey-Lee Lyons shares her healthy recipes, free from gluten, dairy and sugar, in a refreshing and simple way.
Her easy-to-understand nutrition and lifestyle advice has helped many people improve their health and vitality and to live their healthiest and best life.
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