Low Carb Spaghetti and Hamburger Meal Prep Recipe

Gluten Free
Lunch
Main Dishes
Paleo
Quick Easy
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Low Carb Spaghetti and Hamburger Meal Prep
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Description

This spaghetti and hamburger meal prep is a fantastic make-ahead option, perfect for busy weeknights or planned lunches. The base of this dish features noodles crafted from hearts of palm, offering a unique texture and neutral flavor that readily absorbs the savory sauce. These noodles are incredibly convenient; simply drain and divide them into meal containers for easy portioning.

The sauce begins with aromatic garlic sautéed alongside sweet onions and earthy sliced mushrooms, creating a flavorful foundation for the ground hamburger. As the hamburger cooks, it infuses the vegetables with rich, meaty flavor, resulting in a hearty and satisfying protein-packed sauce. Once the hamburger is cooked to perfection, it's carefully layered over the prepared hearts of palm noodles, ensuring every strand is coated in the delicious mixture.

To elevate this dish, it's generously topped with a creamy alfredo sauce. This luscious sauce is made from cashews, known for their ability to create an incredibly smooth and rich texture when blended. The sauce drapes beautifully over the hamburger and noodles, adding a touch of decadence to the meal.

While cashews are the preferred choice for the creamiest texture, walnuts can be used as a substitute, providing a slightly different but equally delicious nutty flavor. Designed for convenience, this meal is perfect for reheating, allowing all the flavors to meld together even further. The hearts of palm noodles offer a distinctive texture, reminiscent of bamboo shoots, with a tender bite and subtle flavor that complements the robust hamburger sauce and creamy alfredo.

This makes it ideal for those seeking alternatives to traditional pasta, offering a light yet satisfying meal experience. Whether you're looking for a comforting dish or a practical meal prep solution, this spaghetti and hamburger combination is sure to please with its balanced flavors and textures.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
55 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 container serving
C
Calories
500 Kcal

C
Carbs
12 g
Fi
Fiber
4 g
Sugar
5 g

P
Protein
50 g

C
Fats
30 g
Saturated Fats 12 g
Unsaturated Fats 15 g

Cholestrol 150 mg
Sodium 700 mg
Potassium 600 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Avocado oil
    Avocado oil
    1 tbsp
    2.
    White onion
    White onion
    0.25 cup
    3.
    Garlic
    Garlic
    2 clove
    4.
    Mushrooms
    Mushrooms
    8 oz
    5.
    Coarse Kosher Salt
    Coarse Kosher Salt
    0.25 tsp
    6.
    Ground beef
    Ground beef
    2 lb
    7.
    Coarse Kosher Salt
    Coarse Kosher Salt
    0.25 tsp
    8.
    Cashews, raw
    Cashews, raw
    0.75 cup
    9.
    Water
    Water
    0.75 cup
    10.
    Garlic
    Garlic
    2 clove
    11.
    Nutritional Yeast
    Nutritional Yeast
    1.5 tbsp
    12.
    Lemon juice
    Lemon juice
    1 tbsp
    13.
    Coarse Kosher Salt
    Coarse Kosher Salt
    0.25 tsp
    14.
    Hearts Of Palm, Linguine
    Hearts Of Palm, Linguine
    28 oz

Instructions

    1.
    Soak the cashews in enough boiling water to cover them and allow them to set as you prepare the hamburger. You can also soak the cashews overnight in room temperature water, if this is easier.
    2.
    Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the avocado oil. Then toss in the diced white onion and minced garlic. Saute for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
    3.
    Add the sliced mushrooms (which have been destemmed) and cook them for 2-3 minutes or nicely browned. Sprinkle them with ¼ tsp kosher salt. Stir them for a little longer to distribute the salt.
    4.
    Add in the ground hamburger meat and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Cook the mixture on high heat to achieve browning and water evaporation. Stir constantly.
    5.
    Season the meat with 1 tsp salt. You can leave the cooked beef in the pan for now. It will continue to cook as it sits, but that is ok.
    6.
    Drain the cashews, then place them into a blender along with the water, garlic clove, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and remaining kosher salt. Blend on high speed for a minute or longer until the mixture is entirely smooth. Taste and adjust, adding more salt or lemon juice.
    7.
    Drain the palmini. Use a colander/strainer to drain the noodles over a sink. Then place the colander/strainer over a bowl. Divide the noodles into 6 containers.
    8.
    Divide the meat mixture on top of the noodles. Top with the sauce. Cover with an airtight lid and refrigerate for up to five days.