This simple plant-based recipe is one of my favorites!
My spaghetti squash bowls are a household go-to because they are easy, filling and a nutritious dinner. We make a large batch and use the leftovers for lunch!
Benefits of Spaghetti Squash
When cooked, spaghetti squash looks like pasta but is not a processed carbohydrate like pasta is. It is lower in calorie density and is much more nutritious! Spaghetti squash contains a healthy dose of fiber (which helps you feel more full and promotes a healthy digestive system) vitamin A (which helps protect you against infections and keeps you eyes and skin healthy), vitamin C (which boosts your immune system), vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
Swap out your pasta dinner for this WHOLE food to get a higher dose of vitamins and nutrients.
My 'Spaghetti Squash Bowl' Recipe
[4 Servings]
Ingredients For Spaghetti Squash:
-2 spaghetti squash (halved and deseeded)
-2 tbsp olive oil
-1/2 tsp salt
Ingredients For Avocado Dressing:
-1 avocado
-1 handful cilantro
-Juice from 1/2 lime
-2 scallion stocks
-1 garlic clove
-1 tsp olive oil
-1/4 tsp salt
-pinch of black pepper
Ingredients For Slaw:
-1/4 of a purple cabbage
-1 red bell pepper
-1 can black beans
-1 handful of cilantro
-2 tbsp diced scallions
-Juice from 1/2 lime
-1/4 tsp salt
-1/4 tsp black pepper
-1 tbsp oil oil
Instructions:
-Pre-heat oven at 400 degrees.
-Brush open side of halved and deseeded spaghetti squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
-When the oven is ready, add halved spaghetti squash (open side down onto a backing sheet) and bake for 30-40 mins (you'll know it is ready when you can easily stick a fork into the dome side of the spaghetti squash).
-While spaghetti squash is baking:
-Thinly slice bell peppers and cabbage
-Dice scallions and chop cilantro
-Add slaw ingredients (beans, cilantro, scallions, cabbage, red peppers, salt, pepper, lime, olive oil) to a bowl. Mix together and let sit to develop flavors.
-In a blender or food processor, add all avocado dressing ingredients and blend until smooth.
-When squash is ready, remove from oven and let cool for 5 mins.
-Stuff squash with the slaw and drizzle on avocado dressing.
-ENJOY!!!!!! :)
NOTE:
For those of you who have never eaten spaghetti squash...once it's cooked, you can easily run a fork through it and the 'spaghetti' like strings will pull right off the skin!
