Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Pecan Pesto

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    50 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Pecan Pesto

A delicious and nutritious vegan dinner recipe perfect for putting on repeat!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 spaghetti squash medium
  • 2 broccoli crowns

Roasted Pecan Pesto:

  • 1 cup pecans raw
  • 2 cups basil fresh
  • 1 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt sea salt

Instructions

  1. Roast the spaghetti squash according to these instructions. While the spaghetti squash is roasting, prepare the pesto sauce and saute the broccoli. 
  2. Spread the pecans over a large baking sheet and roast in the oven with the spaghetti squash 4 to 6 minutes, until golden-brown and crispy.
  3. Transfer the roasted pecans to a food processor along with the basil, vinegar and sea salt. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Leaving the food processor on, stream the oil through the opening in the top. Process the sauce to desired consistency.
  4. Saute the broccoli in 1 tablespoon avocado oil over medium-high heat for 5 to 8 minutes, until it reaches desired doneness.
  5. When ready to serve, drizzle desired amount of pesto over the spaghetti squash and serve with sauteed broccoli. Add sea salt to taste.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1grams

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1grams

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

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