Spaghetti Squash “Pasta” with Artichoke Hearts & Mushrooms
Here is a simple baked spaghetti squash recipe that is a wonderful healthy alternative to pasta. This is packed with phytonutrients from the squash and greens and makes for an easy gluten-free and vegetarian recipe that can be made in under an hour.
Spaghetti Squash “Pasta” with Artichoke Hearts & Mushrooms
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 235kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 1 cup baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 cups dandelion greens
- ½ cup frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and roughly chopped
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup goat cheese, crumbled
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, remove seeds, and brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Place cut side down on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 45 minutes.
- While the squash is roasting, add the remaining olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook for 2-4 minutes. Add garlic, spinach, dandelion greens, and artichoke hearts. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until greens are cooked down. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, goat cheese, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt and pepper. Add greens mixture.
- Once the spaghetti squash is roasted, remove squash “noodles” from the shell with a fork and toss with the greens and yogurt mixture in a bowl. Top with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Spaghetti Squash “Pasta” with Artichoke Hearts & Mushrooms
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 736mg31%
Potassium 704mg20%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 5040IU101%
Vitamin C 23.8mg29%
Calcium 198mg20%
Iron 2.8mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Absolutely delicious! Easy to assemble and cook. Might try some toasted chopped walnuts next time to add a bit of crunchiness. Used arugula since I couldn’t find dandelion greens. Excellent!!!