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Spaghetti Squash with Swiss Chard, Dried Cranberries & Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe
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Spaghetti Squash with Swiss Chard, Dried Cranberries & Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe

This easy spaghetti squash dish, highlighted with Swiss chard and dried cranberries, is punched up with Dijon vinaigrette.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Cooling Time
10 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 6 Servings as a Side Dish
Calories: 166 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash 3 pound
The Dressing:
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste
The Rest:
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 6 swiss chard large leaves
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries

Instructions

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  1. Using a large, sharp knife, pierce a spaghetti squash in several places. Place the spaghetti squash in a glass baking dish and cook in the microwave on high for about 15 minutes, turning the squash halfway through cooking.
  2. Before handling, let the squash stand for 10 minutes. Cut it in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds and fibers. Using a fork, twist out strands of the spaghetti squash flesh and place in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature.
The Dressing:
  1. Place the Dijon mustard into a small bowl. While whisking constantly, slow pour in olive oil. Whisk until smooth and well-combined.
  2. Whisk in white wine vinegar, salt and pepper.
The Rest:
  1. For the Swiss chard, cut the leaves away from the stems and discard the stems. Roughly chop the leaves.
  2. Heat the olive in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the Swiss chard and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chard is cooked down and dark green, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the chard and dried cranberries to the spaghetti squash. Pour in half of the dressing, toss to combine. Add more dressing, to taste. Serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (⅙ of Recipe) Calories 166kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 144mg (6%) Potassium 356mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 3130IU (63%) Vitamin C 17.8mg (20%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Servings as a Side Dish

Amount Per Serving

Calories 166

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (⅙ of Recipe)
Calories 166kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Potassium 356mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 3130IU 63%
Vitamin C 17.8mg 20%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

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