About
This Keto and low carb Spaghetti and Hamburger Meal Prep make for a fabulous make-ahead meal. Canned palmini linguine is quick and easy to drain and divide into meal containers. Garlic is sauteed with onions, sliced mushrooms, and ground hamburger to make a delicious protein-filled meal. The cooked hamburger is placed on top of the palmini noodles and topped with a creamy, dreamy, vegan alfredo sauce. Therefore the final dish is paleo, dairy-free, grain-free, and gluten-free, which makes this the perfect meal for families with individuals with food sensitivities.
Can I use other nuts for the vegan alfredo sauce?
You can substitute the cashews for walnuts for a similar texture, but cashews make for the best alfredo sauce because they are so creamy!
Can I reheat the meal together?
Yes, this meal was designed so you can reheat all the components together.
What taste does palmini have?
Palmini noodles have a texture like bamboo shoots; they are tender and have a mild flavor. They are perfect for gluten-free individuals and Keto due to the minimal amount of carbs they contain.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ¼ cup white onion
- 2 clove garlic
- 8 oz mushrooms
- ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 2 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ¾ cup cashews, raw
- ¾ cup water
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 ½ tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 28 oz hearts of palm, linguine
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 487.6kcal/2039.9kJ (per serving)
- Fat: 26.3g (per serving)
- Carbs: 14.9g (per serving)
- Protein: 46.9g (per serving)
