Spaghetti Squash with Feta and Herbs
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
191 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Spaghetti Squash with Feta and Herbs
Description
This recipe starts by roasting halved spaghetti squash at 400°F until the flesh is tender and can be scraped out with a fork into spaghetti-like strands. The strands are then tossed with olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, chopped fresh parsley and basil, lemon zest and juice, and crumbled feta cheese. Optional toasted pine nuts add a subtle crunch.
The final dish offers a combination of roasted squash's mild sweetness and stringy texture, creamy and salty feta, bright citrus notes from lemon, and fresh green herb flavors. The garlic powder and oregano introduce an extra layer of mild seasoning.
Spaghetti squash with feta and herbs can be served warm or at room temperature, making it a flexible side dish or a vegetarian entrée. The inclusion of pine nuts adds a contrasting texture if used.
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped fresh flat leaf
- 1 tablespoon basil chopped, fresh
- lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts optional, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F. and line a baking sheet with foil and spray it with cooking oil. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Drizzle the flesh with olive oil or spray with a little cooking oil.
- Depending on the size, roast the squash on the middle rack of the oven for 35-40 minutes or until tender. Remove the squash from the oven and let it cool long enough so that you can handle it.
- Using a fork, scrape the flesh out and put it in a bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder, more dried oregano, basil, parsley, lemon zest and juice, feta and pine nuts to the squash and toss everything together. Season with more salt and pepper if needed and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 312mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 405IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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