4.5 from 6 votes
Spaghetti Squash with Garlicky Kale Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Roasted spaghetti squash tossed with a garlicky kale pesto and topped with sun-dried tomatoes and toasted walnuts.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 353 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 extra-large spaghetti squash seeded and halved
- oil mister or cooking spray
- 1 ½ cups packed torn kale leaves
- ½ cup raw walnut pieces divided
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Place the spaghetti squash halves cut-side-up on a baking sheet and spray the tops with oil. Bake until tender and just beginning to brown on the edges, about 40 minutes. Allow the squash to cool slightly; if liquid has collected in the centers, drain it off, then scrape out the insides with a fork and separate it into spaghetti strands.
- While the squash is baking, combine the kale, ¼ cup walnuts, cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic cloves in your food processor. Process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Toast the remaining walnuts and set aside.
- Toss the spaghetti squash with the pesto in a large bowl. Divide onto 4 plates and top each with the toasted walnuts and sun-dried tomatoes.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- The squash I used was 5 pounds. If you can't find one that big, you could buy two or three smaller ones, but note that they may need less time in the oven.
Nutrition Information
Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
174mg
(7%)
Potassium
778mg
(22%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
2932IU
(59%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
195mg
(20%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 778mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 2932IU | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 195mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.