
By alexandracooks.com
Baked Spaghetti Squash with Garlicky Chickpeas
Instructions
Cook:1h
This spaghetti squash recipe is from Skinny Taste's One and Done Cookbook. It can be served as a side dish, but to make it a meal, I like to pair it with chickpeas simmered in their cooking liquid with lots of sautéed onions and garlic. *Update Thanks to Commenters!*: Cut the squash crosswise as opposed to lengthwise. Cutting crosswise is not only easier but also (counterintuitively) produces longer, more spaghetti-like strands. Interesting, right? See the newly added video for cutting guidance. If you have a microwave: Use it to soften the flesh of the spaghetti squash, thereby making it easier to cut into. One minute on high should do it, but continue to cook at 1 minute intervals if skin is still too hard after the first pass. You can also you an Instant Pot. No need to poke any holes in it. I use 1 cup of water and cook the squash at high pressure for 5 minutes, then do a quick release. This softens the skin enough to make cutting easier. UPDATE 10/17/2021: I now roast my squash at 350ºF for 45 minutes (as opposed to at 400ºF for 55-60 minutes). This shorter cook period yields firmer strands, which I like. A delicious way to serve this squash is tossed with this baked feta and cherry tomatoes.
Updated at: Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:07:51 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
35
Low
Glycemic Load
28
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories776.5 kcal (39%)
Total Fat43.2 g (62%)
Carbs80.3 g (31%)
Sugars21.4 g (24%)
Protein25.3 g (51%)
Sodium1172.1 mg (59%)
Fiber19.7 g (70%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings

1spaghetti squash
medium

kosher salt
for seasoning

fresh cracked black pepper
to taste

1 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil

½ cuppecorino romano cheese
finely grated

3 tablespoonsolive oil

1onions
thinly sliced to yield 1-2 cups

4cloves garlic
thinly sliced or minced

crushed red pepper flakes

2 cupschickpeas
cooked, in their cooking liquid

flaky sea salt
for finishing
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