Spiced with cinnamon, allspice, and cocoa powder, this warming bean and turkey chili pairs perfectly with the sweet fall flavor
of roasted spaghetti squash in this naturally gluten - free dinner.
Having
not roasted a spaghetti squash in a few years, I did a quick google search and this was the first one to pop up.
This healthy take on Chicken Carbonara with bacon and asparagus atop a bed
of roasted spaghetti squash for a grain free nutrient dense meal.
Mix
with roasted spaghetti squash strands (roasted squash recipe) and finish with chili flakes and additional garnishes.
I love it served
over roasted spaghetti squash or cauliflower rice but I bet it would be great with gluten - free pasta or spiralized veggies as well!
I basically swapped the pasta from my Macaroni and Cheese recipe with
roasted spaghetti squash and the results were this wonderful!
Roasting spaghetti squash is just as easy.
During CSA season it is common for us to make a weeknight dinner out of
a roasted spaghetti squash, some canned pasta sauce, and a handful of arugula on top.
For how to
roast the spaghetti squash and a couple other serving ideas, go here: Spaghetti Squash Two Ways.
To
Roast Spaghetti Squash: Place squash halves, cut - side down, in 13 x 9 - inch ovenproof baking dish.
Spinach Artichoke Pesto Spaghetti Squash Bowls -
roasted spaghetti squash stuffed with spinach pesto and marinated artichoke hearts.
Serve alongside spaghetti of choice, roasted veggies, or
roasted spaghetti squash.
To
roast a spaghetti squash, I first need to soften the tough outer exterior by placing it in the oven while the oven is preheating to 400 degrees.
Roasting a spaghetti squash is almost as easy as baking a potato.
In the spring, for example, you might sample North Atlantic salmon from the Faroe Islands with crispy skin, parsnip purée,
roasted spaghetti squash, glazed baby carrots and a puttanesca relish.
Here, I took Gabby's recipe which took an Indian - spiced tomato sauce with some (leftover, in my case)
roasted spaghetti squash and cooked chickpeas.
The most time - consuming part is
roasting the spaghetti squash, which I sometimes do the day before if I have the oven on for something else.
Chili Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Bowls -
roasted spaghetti squash filled with a hearty two - bean vegetable chili.
Roasting spaghetti squash is my favorite way to cook spaghetti squash, acorn squash and butternut squash because it brings out a natural sweetness from the fruit (crazy it is a fruit, right?!).
Roasted spaghetti squash halves shredded and mixed with Italian - style fillings like tomato sauce, herbs, cheese and chicken, then baked until warm and bubbly.
1 leek (white and pale green part only) 3 cloves garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 1 bag baby spinach 1/2 spaghetti squash (how to
roast spaghetti squash) splash of vegetable stock (about a 1/4 cup) salt and pepper, to taste 5 eggs fresh parsley, for garnish Feta cheese, optional
All you do is
roast the spaghetti squash face down in a roasting pan (or baking sheet) with just enough water to line the bottom of the pan, for about 40 minutes.
Breakfast: Frittata with veggies Lunch: Salmon with sides of steamed spinach and quinoa Snack: Homemade trail mix with dried mango, dried bananas, walnuts, almonds and raisins Dinner:
Roasted spaghetti squash with Bolognese sauce Dessert: Smoothie made with coconut water, mixed berries and banana
You are more than welcome to
roast the spaghetti squash, but I always take the easy route by popping it into the microwave for 15 minutes, which makes this healthy vegetarian meal a 30 - minute gift!
Roasted spaghetti squash seeds are blended with chicken drippings and braised onions to make a silky sauce that serves as the base of this plate.
I roasted my spaghetti squash with garlic, olive oil, and salt before hand which helped give it extra flavor.
I've
roasted spaghetti squash and made meatballs in tomato sauce on the stovetop, but never in the crock pot.
Roasted Spaghetti Squash Recipe.
It takes time to
roast a spaghetti squash, but it's a simple process.
This week, I made black bean soup, this delicious quiche, steamed some wild rice, cooked some sausages, and
roasted a spaghetti squash.
Roasted spaghetti squash gets tossed with herbs, garlic, and parmesan cheese.
Flavorful gluten - free turkey meatballs pair well with
roasted spaghetti squash for a healthy one sheet pan meal, or easy meal prep.
Flavorful turkey meatballs and
roasted spaghetti squash work well for a delicious meal right out of the oven, or for a variety of meals throughout the week.
Use your favorite gluten - free pasta or
roasted spaghetti squash to make gluten - free.