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Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash
4.8 from 8 votes

Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash

Spinach, sun dried tomatoes & feta cheese add delicious Mediterranean flavor to this vegetarian & gluten free spaghetti squash recipe.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 293 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 3 lb spaghetti squash
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tsp salt divided, sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper divided
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ cup tomatoes sun dried
  • ¼ cup sun dried tomato pesto
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • 4 oz feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup green onions diced

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.
  2. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, remove the seeds and brush with 1 tbsp olive oil then sprinkle with ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper.
  3. Place cut side down on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 45 minutes.
  4. Once the spaghetti squash comes out of the oven, set aside to cool slightly.
  5. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add the red onion, sauté 3-4 minutes.
  7. Add the garlic and spinach.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper and oregano over the spinach.
  9. Sauté 2-3 minutes, add the sun dried tomatoes, sauté 1-2 minutes, then set aside.
  10. Pull the spaghetti squash “noodles” out of the shell and place in a large bowl.
  11. Mix the pesto, lemon juice and lemon zest into the spaghetti squash, then toss in the sautéed spinach and sun dried tomatoes.
  12. Place in a bowl and top with the feta cheese and green onions.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2serving Calories 293kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 1135mg (47%) Potassium 933mg (20%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 2800mg (56%) Vitamin C 21.8mg (24%) Calcium 266mg (27%) Iron 3.3mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 293

% Daily Value*

Serving 2serving
Calories 293kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 1135mg 47%
Potassium 933mg 20%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 2800mg 56%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 24%
Calcium 266mg 27%
Iron 3.3mg 18%

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