Iron-Rich Spaghetti Squash
This hearty spaghetti squash dish is loaded with high-iron ingredients like spinach, lentils, and sunflower seeds. It's a delicious and easy way to boost your iron intake for the day.
ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup green lentils
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- Salt and pepper, to taste
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 375F. Place the spaghetti squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until tender.
- 2.
While the squash is baking, cook lentils according to package instructions.
- 3.
In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 4.
Add cooked lentils to your pan with garlic, and stir in thyme and paprika.
- 5.
Add spinach to the lentil mixture and cook until wilted.
- 6.
Once the spaghetti squash is finished baking, use a fork to scrape out the flesh into a bowl. Add your lentil and spinach mixture to the bowl and mix gently.
- 7.
Top with sunflower seeds and serve immediately.
