Locavore Squash Italian Meatball Stir Fry Recipes

LOCAVORE SQUASH & ITALIAN MEATBALL STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Add oil to large skillet. Fry meatballs until golden brown. Transfer garlic, onion, bell pepper to skillet. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add squash, parsley, seasoning salt and pepper flakes to skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until squash is fork tender. Do not overcook. Adjust seasoning to taste.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH MEATBALL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cut the squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Place halves on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high until tender, for 15-20 minutes. Cool slightly., Preheat oven to 350°. Mix 1/4 teaspoon salt with remaining seasonings; add to beef, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs over medium heat; remove from pan., In same pan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in collard greens, spinach, ricotta and remaining salt; remove from heat., Using a fork, separate strands of spaghetti squash; stir into greens mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Top with the plum tomatoes, meatballs, sauce and cheese. Bake, uncovered, until meatballs are cooked through, 30-35 minutes.

SUMMER SQUASH & ITALIAN MEATBALL STIR-FRY

Steps:

• 1. Add oil to large skillet. Fry meatballs until golden brown. Transfer garlic, onion, bell pepper to skillet. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add squash, parsley, seasoning salt and pepper flakes to skillet.
• 2. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until squash is fork tender. Do not overcook.
• 3. Adjust seasoning to taste.

ITALIAN SQUASH STIR-FRY

Steps:

• 1. Slice all three squashes into 1/4 inch slices.
• 2. Place oil in a large skillet.
• 3. Add seasonings.
• 4. Heat over medium until oil is hot. Stir occasionally.
• 5. 5.Add squashes to skillet.
• 6. Cook stirring frequently until squash is tender-crisp.
• 7. Serve immediately.