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Pad Thai Spaghetti Squash

Healthy, low carb Pad Thai Spaghetti Squash is flavor packed with a spectacular peanut sauce and topped with scallions. Perfect lunch or dinner to make ahead.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 392 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced thin lengthwise
  • ¼ cup chives finely chopped
  • For the sauce:
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 4 tablespoons of peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoon of lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or Tamari if gluten free
  • ½ tablespoon of Honey
  • ½ teaspoon of ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon Siracha Sauce if desired

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degree F.
  2. Slice the squash half and scoop out the seeds and pulp.
  3. Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 40-45 minutes or until squash is tender.
  4. While squash is baking, saute red bell pepper in a teaspoon or so of coconut oil or olive oil until just tender.
  5. While squash is cooling, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, peanut butter, honey, garlic and ginger in a bowl.
  6. Cool squash to touch and then scrape the "noodles" out with a fork.
  7. Place the "noodles" into the pan with the cooked peppers.
  8. Add about ½ the sauce to start and continue adding to taste, stirring to combine.
  9. ENJOY!!

Notes

  • For a vegan option, substitute a tiny but of stevia or a little sugar in place of the honey.

Nutrition Information

Calories 392kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 1253mg (52%) Potassium 892mg (25%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 2660IU (53%) Vitamin C 94.5mg (105%) Calcium 125mg (13%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 392

% Daily Value*

Calories 392kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 1253mg 52%
Potassium 892mg 19%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 2660IU 53%
Vitamin C 94.5mg 105%
Calcium 125mg 13%
Iron 2.9mg 16%

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