Spinach Spaghetti Squash: Discover Delicious Recipes!
A healthy and delicious recipe featuring spaghetti squash and spinach, perfect for a nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- While the squash is roasting, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Once the squash is done, use a fork to scrape the flesh into strands.
- Combine the spaghetti squash strands with the sautéed spinach mixture.
- Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins to the dish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 2mg