So because I’ve convinced myself that I’m going to lose weight over the holiday season, rather than gain any (don’t you roll your eyes at me), I’ve been trying to find some healthy-ish versions of side dishes to serve at the Christmas dinner table so that I don’t gorge myself on stuffing and mashed potatoes. One that I found, that’s a bit more Mediterranean than what is typically found at American Christmas dinners, is spaghetti squash primavera. Typically “primavera” is italian, but add some feta cheese and ipso facto, it’s now Mediterranean. Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 2 tablespoon minced garlic. 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 tsp garlic, minced 2 cups chopped tomatoes 1 red pepper, chopped 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line the bottom of a baking sheet with non-stick aluminum foil (I prefer the latter method). On one half of the baking sheet, place 1 tablespoon of garlic, 1 tablespoon of Italian seasonings, and 1 bay leaf. Repeat on the other half of the baking sheet. […]