Best Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH



Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash image

A new twist on spaghetti squash.

Provided by Sarah Hartman

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Spaghetti Squash

Time 1h36m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 spaghetti squash, halved
1 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound chicken tenders, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 sweet onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
1 (15 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place spaghetti squash cut-side down in a baking pan. Pour water around squash.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes. Scrape out and discard seeds. Scrape flesh into strands with a fork.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and hot sauce; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in squash strands, artichoke hearts, and red bell pepper. Season with oregano, basil, and thyme.
  • Stir chicken and Parmesan cheese into the saucepan. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 82.2 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 36.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1060.9 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH



Mediterranean Chicken with Spaghetti Squash image

Brimming with classic Mediterranean ingredients, this restaurant-quality dish will be an instant dinnertime hit. Serve it with a quick salad for a complete meal. Jayne Martin - Strathclair, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium spaghetti squash
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
5 center-cut bacon strips, chopped
1 medium leek (white portion only), coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-18 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove from the skillet., In the same skillet, cook bacon and leek over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon mixture to paper towels. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add the broth, wine and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in remaining ingredients. Add chicken and bacon mixture; heat through., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Serve with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 656mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPAGHETTI SQUASH MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE



Spaghetti Squash Mediterranean-Style image

A fun way to make spaghetti squash the main event in this unique and filling dish.

Provided by Jenny's Kitchen

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray
1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 (4 ounce) Italian sausage links, casings removed
2 spring onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 zucchini, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese, or more to taste
sea salt to taste
1 pinch lemon pepper, or to taste
1 small tomato, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or as desired

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat large baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place spaghetti squash cut-side down in prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until spaghetti squash is tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Turn squash over and bake for another 5 minutes. Remove spaghetti squash from oven. Scrape the strands from the skin and place into a large bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is brown and crumbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove sausage.
  • Return skillet to heat; add 1 tablespoon olive oil, spring onions, and garlic, cook and stir until onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, red peppers, and Italian seasoning and continue to cook and stir until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir spaghetti squash and feta cheese into vegetable mixture; cook and stir until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Stir sausage into vegetable mixture; season with salt and lemon pepper. Sprinkle tomato and parsley on top to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 58.6 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1199.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SAUCE



SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SAUCE image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 spaghetti squash
1 leek
4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch dice
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 Tbsp flour
1 cup white wine
1-3/4 cups chicken broth (1 can or homemade)
2 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
4 fresh sage leaves, chopped
1 tsp kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
2 roma tomatoes, chopped into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup black olive wedges
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Chopped parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Prick spaghetti squash all over with a skewer. Place spaghetti squash in a pan and bake for 1 hour. When cool enough to handle, cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise with a serrated knife. Scoop out the seeds, then shred pulp into spaghetti-like strands. Keep warm. Cut leek in half lengthwise and rinse thoroughly in a sink full of water, making sure to remove all dirt. Drain and cut leek into strips about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch wide, including 2 inches of the green part and the center tender leaves. Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Gently saute the bacon and leeks, stirring often, until leeks begin to brown and carmelize. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes. Carefully pour in wine. Stir and cook 2 minutes, then add chicken broth. Bring to a simmer. Add chicken, thyme, sage, salt, pepper, and cream. Gently simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add tomatoes, black olives, and Parmesan cheese and cook only until heated through. Serve over cooked spaghetti squash and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

MEDITERRANEAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH



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Number Of Ingredients 8

1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons sliced black olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Place spaghetti squash with cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. Remove squash from oven and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are warmed through. Use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash and place in a medium bowl. Toss with the vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. Serve warm.

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