9. Spaghetti Squash And Marinara Sauce
You will need:
1 spaghetti squash
3 cups homemade marinara sauce
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
⅛ cup mixed cheese
1 tsp sesame seeds (toasted)
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
How to make:
Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and set it aside.
Cut the squash in half and remove seeds. Season the squash with olive oil, pepper, and salt.
Now, place the squash on the baking tray flesh side down and put it in the oven. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes until the squash cooks thoroughly.
After 40 minutes, remove the squash from the oven and set it aside on a wire rack to cool.
Meanwhile, heat marinara sauce in a large pan over low heat while stirring occasionally.
Transfer the squash to a serving plate and scrape it into strands using a fork. Pour over marinara sauce and sprinkle over cheese and sesame seeds.
Serve warm for a satiating dinner full of flavors.
10. Chicken Fajitas
You will need:
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup canned fire-roasted tomatoes
½ cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
½ cup boneless chicken breasts (skinless, diced into one-inch pieces)
½ cup yellow onion (chopped)
½ cup red bell pepper (chopped)
¼ cup cheese blend (shredded)
⅓ cup parsley (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp cumin powder
Salt and black pepper powder, to taste
How to make:
Heat half a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Add chicken, chili powder, cumin powder, salt, and pepper. Cook the ingredients for about six or seven minutes until the chicken cooks thoroughly.
Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover it from all sides with aluminum foil to keep the chicken warm. Set the plate aside.
Heat the remaining olive oil in the same skillet over medium-low heat. Sauté onions for about two to three minutes.
Add bell peppers and garlic and sauté the mixture for a minute. Then, add tomatoes and black beans. Mix everything well.
Finally, stir in chicken, lime juice, cheese, and parsley. Serve warm for a delectable treat at dinner.
