{"id":36391,"date":"2022-03-19T02:51:26","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T02:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atastylovestory.com\/?p=36391"},"modified":"2022-03-19T02:51:26","modified_gmt":"2022-03-19T02:51:26","slug":"zucchini-spaghetti-w-spicy-meatballs-chili-tomato-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atastylovestory.com\/zucchini-spaghetti-w-spicy-meatballs-chili-tomato-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Zucchini Spaghetti with Spicy Meatballs & Chili-Tomato Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nothing sounds better than curling up on the couch with a warm bowl of comfort food as the weather turns colder.<\/p>\n

This weekend, I spent a lot of time in the kitchen whipping up warm soups, dreamy chocolate cakes, and baked apples.<\/p>\n

But last night, I wanted to revisit some of the warm, aromatic flavors of the Middle East.<\/p>\n

It’s a dish I’ve done a lot of times.<\/p>\n

They are one of my favorites because they are hot and spicy with a sweet twist.<\/p>\n

I wanted to incorporate them into a dish, and that’s when I got the idea for this spicy and fresh recipe.<\/p>\n

I have this amazing kitchen tool called a julienne peeler.<\/p>\n

It’s cool, cheap, and easy to use. And it allows you to eat “spaghetti” in all new ways you never imagined.<\/p>\n

You can also julienne all sorts of vegetables, often used when cooking Asian food, or just when you want a salad with nice fine textures.<\/p>\n

Sometimes I use half zucchini spaghetti and half whole-grain spaghetti, but for this dish, just using zucchini is sufficient and makes the dish lighter and more paleo-friendly.<\/p>\n

As the colder months are upon us, I like adding extra spices and chili.<\/p>\n

You get such a warm and hearty feeling that brings that familiar flush to the cheeks that’s so welcome in the cold winter.<\/p>\n

At the same time, the dish is very light and fresh, leaving the body with energy instead of stealing it by consuming a heavy meal.<\/p>\n

Fennel and Nigella seeds are both aromatic and beautiful spices that can turn even the most boring meal into an exotic dining experience.<\/p>\n

If you’re not familiar with these spices, you should try using them in your cooking right away.<\/p>\n

Nigella seeds are amazing when you sprinkle them on homemade rolls to give your bread a Middle Eastern flavor.<\/p>\n

Fennel seeds have a licorice flavor and are also incredible for snacking; I sometimes snack on fennel seeds with gooey banana chips, yum!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

I highly recommend that you make a double batch of the tomato and chili sauce and store half of it in a jar in your refrigerator.<\/p>\n

This makes it very easy to make again, and trust me. You will be craving it again soon. You can also use the sauce as a regular tomato sauce for pizza, pasta, lasagna, etc.<\/p>\n

I hope you enjoy this recipe and that it leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy and wanting more.<\/p>\n

So go ahead, whip up a batch of these meatballs and enjoy the flavors of the Middle East in the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n

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