{"id":101,"date":"2020-05-13T13:54:35","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T13:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hellawella.com\/?p=101"},"modified":"2020-10-13T05:00:59","modified_gmt":"2020-10-13T05:00:59","slug":"10-must-try-spaghetti-squash-recipes-healthy-hearty-meals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hellawella.com\/10-must-try-spaghetti-squash-recipes-healthy-hearty-meals\/","title":{"rendered":"10 healthy spaghetti squash recipes you must try for hearty meals, plus 10 more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pumpkin’s got competition for the title of fall’s best food. Spaghetti squash proves its versatility in this collection of recipes with everything from buffalo chicken spaghetti squash and healthy spaghetti squash crust pizza, to spaghetti squash shrimp scampi and lasagna stuffed spaghetti squash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buffalo chicken spaghetti squash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you’re trying to convince a man to like spaghetti squash, this is your recipe. (We’ve tested this. It works.) This squash dish from Sweet Treats & More packs a punch and uses hot sauce and blue cheese to mimic the flavors that come with an order of hot wings. Gotta love comfort food that’s actually good for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asian peanut spaghetti squash stir-fry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It’s kind of like pad Thai only with significantly less calories and very low-carb. What’s not to like? The recipe, from Snappy Gourmet, uses spaghetti squash, chicken, mushrooms, green pepper, onion, soy sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, cilantro and peanuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spaghetti squash crust pizza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We might have surprised you with cauliflower pizza crust<\/a> back in April, but this will blow your mind: Spaghetti squash can transform into pizza crust, too. In fact, the recipe developers over at Jo and Sue’s blog claim it’s even better than its cauliflower counterpart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spaghetti squash shrimp scampi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Everyone knows that they can sub spaghetti squash for pasta in a classic spaghetti with marinara sauce. But you can go beyond that! Try this shrimp scampi from Pumps & Iron for a super easy, nutritious meal. All the yum without the carbs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lasagna-stuffed spaghetti squash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you’re really craving some comfort food, this spaghetti squash recipe from Ari’s Menu is here for you. Spicy turkey sausage, meat sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and brown and bubbly mozzarella cheese all packed inside a spaghetti squash. You won’t even miss the pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creamy garlic spaghetti squash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Give yourself some garlicky goodness with this recipe from A Healthy Makeover, which pulls off a creamy veggie dish with zero cream. Healthy, simple and delicious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pesto spaghetti squash & prawns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Make your own homemade pesto from pine nuts, garlic, basil leaves, arugula and Parmesan with this recipe from The Lush Nest. Use it to coat your spaghetti squash, cherry tomatoes and prawns, and you’ve got a super delicious Meatless Monday dinner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southwestern stuffed spaghetti squash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It’s like a Chipotle bowl \u2014 only better for you! This recipe from The Comfort of Cooking stuffs a spaghetti squash with onion, garlic, jalape\u00f1o, red bell pepper, beans, corn, cilantro, lime juice and some seasonings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy spaghetti squash casserole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The recipe creator at Detoxinista swears this yummy casserole tastes ridiculously similar to her family’s creamy hash brown casserole \u2014 only this one has low-calorie, nutritious spaghetti squash instead of potatoes. And it only requires six ingredients: spaghetti squash, butter, yellow onion, garlic, Greek yogurt<\/a> and raw goat cheddar (feel free to use regular cheddar).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spaghetti squash gremolata<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This gremolata recipe from A Family Feast makes for a wonderful light and fresh meal that’s surprisingly easy to prepare. You make the sauce from saut\u00e9ed fresh red tomatoes and then top the dish with fresh yellow garden tomatoes. Colorful, healthy and flavorful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sriracha Spaghetti Squash with Turkey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Carmen\u2019s Kitch adapts this Asian inspired recipe from Slender Kitchen. The sriracha and hoisin sauce give spaghetti squash a nice kick, and vegetarians can easily substitute the ground turkey with meat alternatives or leave it out entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asparagus Quiche with a Spaghetti Squash Crust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We\u2019ve seen spaghetti squash as pizza crust, so it\u2019s no surprise that it\u2019s the crust in this delicious recipe from Tasty Kitchen for asparagus quiche. Brilliant!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheesy Chili Spaghetti Squash Casserole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This recipe from I Breathe\u2026 I\u2019m Hungry\u2026 looks decadent but it\u2019s actually low carb and gluten-free, thanks to the spaghetti squash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spaghetti Squash with Swiss Chard, Dried Cranberries & Dijon Vinaigrette<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cookin\u2019 Canuck wanted to do something different with spaghetti squash. Some Swiss chard, dried cranberries and Dijon vinaigrette turned created this light, refreshing side dish, which is still perfect for fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado and Egg Spaghetti Squash Boats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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iFoodReal had us at avocado and egg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purple Kale, Cilantro & Spaghetti Squash Cakes with Sriracha Avocado Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dolly and Oatmeal\u2019s recipe for these spag squash cakes is gluten- and dairy-free, and you seriously won\u2019t miss the dairy \u2014 not with that sriracha and avocado sauce, which complements these baked cakes nicely. Who says healthy needs to be boring? Pfft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spaghetti Squash Yoga Bowl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This Paleo and vegan-friendly recipe from Grok Grub almost looks like it can be a summer dish, doesn\u2019t it? It\u2019s certainly light and refreshing, but thanks to the spaghetti squash, greens and cashews, it\u2019s quite filling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sweet Spaghetti Squash Kugel with Apples and Raisins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You don\u2019t have to wait until Passover to enjoy this delicious recipe for kugel from Cara\u2019s Cravings. And we love that it\u2019s perfect for breakfast, too. Bonus? It\u2019s gluten- and refined sugar-free, and you won\u2019t miss the sugar because oh my goodness the apples and raisins. Drool\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spaghetti Squash Curry with Roasted Chickpeas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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And we\u2019re back to savory and then some with this recipe from Making Nice in the Midwest. Go on and roast extra chickpeas to enjoy as a snack after you enjoy this curry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cajun Stuffed Spaghetti Squash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We couldn\u2019t resist this recipe from Healthy Delicious for Cajun-stuffed spaghetti squash. It\u2019s vegan, dairy- and egg-free and depending on the spices you use, gluten-free, too. And as Healthy Delicious aptly points out, it\u2019s so scrumptious that everyone, even those without dietary restrictions, is bound to enjoy it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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