By The Toasted Pine Nut
Spaghetti Squash with Kale Walnut Pesto
9 steps
Prep:15minCook:30min
You'll love this Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash + Kale Walnut Pesto for a tasty vegan #meatlessmonday meal! It's low carb, gluten free, and full of flavor.
Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:52:18 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
33
Low
Glycemic Load
13
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories605.7 kcal (30%)
Total Fat48.3 g (69%)
Carbs41.1 g (16%)
Sugars13.5 g (15%)
Protein13.2 g (26%)
Sodium364.7 mg (18%)
Fiber12.7 g (45%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
1spaghetti squash
cut in half lengthwise and seeds removed
2 tablespoonsolive oil
sea salt
2kale leaves
stems removed
6basil leaves
1garlic clove
½ cupwalnuts
6 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
½ cupsun dried tomatoes
chopped
½ cupartichoke hearts
quartered
½ cupchickpeas
drained and rinsed
2 leavesbasil
chopped for garnish
2 tablespoonswalnuts
chopped for topping
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400F.
Step 2
Cut the ends off the spaghetti squash and then cut it in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds.
Step 3
Brush the inside of the squash with olive oil (or coconut oil, etc.) and sprinkle with sea salt.
Step 4
Flip the squash so the flat side is facing the lined pan and pop it in the oven for 30 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from the oven and flip the squash so it is facing up. Allow to sit, facing up, for 10 minutes.
Step 6
While the squash is sitting, combine the kale leaves, walnuts, garlic, basil, and olive oil in a food processor. Process for 10-30 seconds, until chopped and combined. Scrape down the sides and process again for about 10 seconds.
Step 7
Use a fork to loosen up the strands of the spaghetti squash.
Step 8
Add the pesto to the squash and use the fork to incorporate the pesto into the spaghetti strands.
Step 9
Add in the chopped sun dried tomatoes, chickpeas, and artichoke hearts to the center of the squash. Top with some chopped walnuts and basil.
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