Italian Bulgur Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash - Microwave
Servings 6
Ingredients
1mediummedium spaghetti squash2-1/4 lbs.
2/3cupwater
1/4cup#3 coarse Bulgur Wheat
1/4cuprefrigerated or frozen egg productthawed
1tsp.dried Italian seasoningcrushed
1/4tsp.salt
1/8tsp.black pepper
1lb.ground turkey breast or extra-lean ground beef93% lean or higher
1can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with Italian herbsundrained
2tbsp.small fresh basil or cilantro leaves or thinly sliced green onion
Instructions
Halve squash crosswise, remove seeds. Place squash, cut sides down, in a microwave-safe 2-qt. rectangular baking dish. Add 1/3 cup of the water. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 13 to 15 minutes or until squash is tender when pierced with a fork. (If your microwave does not have a turntable, turn squash once for even cooking.) Drain squash; set aside until cool enough to handle.
Meanwhile, in a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining 1/3 cup water and the bulgur. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Do not drain; cool slightly.
Stir egg product, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper into bulgur mixture. Add ground turkey or beef; mix well. Shape mixture into 24 meatballs. Place in a microwave-safe 2-qt. square baking dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 4 minutes, rearranging once; drain off liquid.
Pour tomatoes over meatballs. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 1 to 3 minutes more or until meatballs are no longer pink in centers.
Rake the squash pulp out of the shell and separate the squash pulp into strands. Serve meatballs over spaghetti squash. Sprinkle with basil, cilantro or green onion.
Notes
Microwave times may vary depending on your style of wattage.