Description
Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein is a delightful and nutritious twist on traditional chow mein, perfect for anyone seeking a healthy yet satisfying meal. This vibrant dish features the unique texture of spaghetti squash combined with fresh vegetables and a savory sauce, making it ideal for everything from cozy dinners to lively gatherings. With its adaptability, you can easily incorporate your choice of proteins like chicken or turkey, ensuring that everyone at the table enjoys this flavorful recipe. Its quick preparation time and rich taste make it a fantastic option for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Spaghetti Squash (about 3 lbs)
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or low sodium soy sauce (use Tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar (or distilled white vinegar)
- 1 Tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (thin sliced)
- 1 cup sliced snow peas (or sugar snap peas)
- 1 large carrot (julienned)
- Kosher salt (or sea salt, to taste)
- Fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- Chili garlic sauce, sriracha or hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Oil a baking sheet.
- Halve the spaghetti squash lengthwise, scoop out seeds, and place cut side down on the baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes until tender.
- Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hoisin sauce in a bowl; set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until soft.
- Add sliced red bell pepper, snow peas, and julienned carrot; cook for about 2 minutes until tender.
- Shred baked spaghetti squash into strands and combine with sautéed vegetables and sauce in the skillet. Stir until heated through and well-coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg