AuthorHeather BlakeCategoryGluten-free, Vegetarian, VeggiesDifficultyBeginnerCaramelized edges, zesty cheese, a touch of pepper, and SO easy!
Preheat toaster oven or oven to 425 degrees F.
Wash squash under cool water and wipe dry.
Cover baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
Carefully cut squash in half, creating two oval bowls.
Using a spoon, scrape out seeds and discard (in compost if available!)
Place the two halves cut side down on prepared baking sheet.
Place in oven and bake for 25-45 minutes, depending on size of squash. It is done when the edges are caramelized and the flesh is tender.
Carefully remove from oven and turn cut side up.
With a fork, very gently rake strands in towards the center.
Sprinkle pepper, then olive oil, then cheese.
Garnish with herbs if desired!
Serve as a veggie, starch replacement, or alongside regular spaghetti to add diversity and lighten up your meal!
This recipe is Optavia "Lean & Green" approved. If you have any further questions, contact Optavia coach, Megan Reilly at mreilly519@gmail.com
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat toaster oven or oven to 425 degrees F.
Wash squash under cool water and wipe dry.
Cover baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
Carefully cut squash in half, creating two oval bowls.
Using a spoon, scrape out seeds and discard (in compost if available!)
Place the two halves cut side down on prepared baking sheet.
Place in oven and bake for 25-45 minutes, depending on size of squash. It is done when the edges are caramelized and the flesh is tender.
Carefully remove from oven and turn cut side up.
With a fork, very gently rake strands in towards the center.
Sprinkle pepper, then olive oil, then cheese.
Garnish with herbs if desired!
Serve as a veggie, starch replacement, or alongside regular spaghetti to add diversity and lighten up your meal!
This recipe is Optavia "Lean & Green" approved. If you have any further questions, contact Optavia coach, Megan Reilly at mreilly519@gmail.com
I’ve never cooked a spaghetti squash before so this was very helpful. Thank you!
You’re very welcome!! I hope you enjoyed it!!