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Spaghetti Squash with Asparagus

Name: Spaghetti Squash with Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed; 2 tablespoons coconut oil, or more as needed; 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, or more to taste; 5 leaves fresh basil, chopped, or more to taste; 1 cup multi-colored cherry tomatoes, halved, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, or to taste

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Spaghetti squash is an excellent healthy alternative to standard pastas, and is flavorful enough to stand on its own without a heavy sauce. Top with a little optional Parmesan cheese.

Recipe by FujoshiFangirl

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
2 tablespoons coconut oil, or more as needed
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, or more to taste
5 leaves fresh basil, chopped, or more to taste
1 cup multi-colored cherry tomatoes, halved, or more to taste
2 tablespoons pine nuts, or to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Coat the inside of spaghetti squash with olive oil and place, cut-side down, onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and a fork can easily puncture the flesh, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven and cool squash until easily handled, about 15 minutes.
Heat coconut oil in a skillet over low heat; cook and stir asparagus until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes.
Shred the squash flesh using a fork to create long strands that resemble noodles. Mix squash and basil into asparagus, adding more coconut oil if too dry; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat and mix tomatoes and pine nuts into squash mixture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

200	Calories
14g	Fat
19g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 200
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Sodium 36mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 17mg	87%
Calcium 72mg	6%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 529mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.