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Creamy Tahini Spaghetti Squash

Incredibly nutrient-dense plant-based meal loaded with flavor and appeal!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 469 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large spaghetti squash roasted
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 large crown broccoli chopped into florets
  • 1 medium zucchini chopped
  • 4 kale leaves chopped
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds roasted
Creamy Tahini Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup Tahini
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Roast the spaghetti squash (follow these instructions if you're new to roasting spaghetti squash).
  2. When the spaghetti squash is almost finished roasting, saute the vegetables and prepare the creamy tahini sauce (instructions below). To do so, heat the avocado oil in a large cast iron skillet (or skillet of choice) over medium heat. Add the broccoli, stir, and cover. Cook until broccoli turns bright green and begins to soften, about 3 minutes. 
  3. Add the zucchini, stir, and cover again. Cook until zucchini has softened but is still al dente, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the kale leaves, stir, and cover. Cook until kale has wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Once the spaghetti squash has finished roasting, allow it to cool enough to handle, then use a fork to release the "spaghetti" strands. Add the spaghetti squash to the skillet with the vegetables, along with your desired amount of sauce. Stir everything well to combine and continue cooking until any excess water has burned off. Taste for flavor and season with sea salt. 
  5. Serve creamy tahini spaghetti squash with roasted pumpkin seeds.
Make Creamy Tahini Sauce:
  1. Add all ingredients for the sauce to a small blender and blend until combined. Set aside until ready to use. The sauce will thicken as it sits, so if necessary, add some water to thin it out before using it. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 3) Calories 469kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 38g (58%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 469

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 3)
Calories 469kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 38g 58%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.