Greek Inspired Vegan Spaghetti Squash Recipes

GREEK SPAGHETTI SQUASH

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 skillet, saute the chicken, onion, red pepper, garlic, oregano, basil, salt and pepper in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the spinach, artichokes and olives; cook until spinach is wilted. , When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Serve chicken mixture over 2 cups of squash; sprinkle with feta cheese. (Save remaining squash for another use.)

VEGAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place spaghetti squash halves, cut-sides down, in a large baking dish. Add about 3/4 inch water.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn cut-sides up; let cool for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Place asparagus, tomato and onion wedges, patty pan squash slices, and garlic on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Roast vegetables in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• While the vegetables are roasting, scrape the insides of the spaghetti squash with a fork to remove strands. Discard skins.
• Remove vegetables from the oven and pour vegetable juices into a large pot over medium heat. Add mushrooms and olives to the juices. Peel and discard the tomato skins, and chop onions into smaller pieces. Add all vegetables to the pot. Season with Italian seasoning and cayenne.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Add spaghetti squash and mix until well combined. Simmer until heated through, 2 to 3 more minutes.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH GREEK STYLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
• Cut spaghetti squash in half and remove seeds.
• Place cut side down on baking sheet.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until a knife can be inserted easily into squash.
• Remove from oven and cool slightly until it can be handled easily.
• Meanwhile heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Cook onion, stirring constantly until fragrant.
• Stir in tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are warmed.
• Shred spaghetti squash with a fork and place in a large bowl.
• Toss squash with tomatoes, feta cheese, olives and basil.
• Serve warm.

WW GREEK-STYLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH (WORKS W/SIMPLY FILLING)

Steps:

• Cut squash in half and put on microwave-safe plate. Cook on high, turning squash over every 3 minutes until tender, about 12-15 minutes Let stand until cool enough to handle and scrape out and discard seeds.
• Heat oil in lg. nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute Add diced tomatoes, chickpeas, oregano, lemon zest, S&P; increase heat to high and bring to a slow boil.
• Using a fork, scrape strands of squash into skillet with tomato-chickpea mixture. Cook, stirring, until squash strands are well-coated. Allow to simmer for a few minutes to cook off the extra water in the pan.
• Remove from heat & stir in dill or mint. Top each serving with cheese.
• 1 c squash mixture & 1 T cheese = 4 WW points.

GREEK SPAGHETTI SQUASH

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.
• In a skillet, sauté the chicken, onion, red pepper, garlic, oregano, basil, salt and pepper in oil until chicken is no longer pink.
• Stir in the spinach, artichokes and olives and cook until spinach is wilted.
• When spaghetti squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands.
• Serve chicken mixture over 2 cups of squash.
• Sprinkle with feta cheese.

GREEK-STYLE SHRIMP WITH FETA AND SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Prick spaghetti squash with a fork and place in the microwave.
• Cook on high for 4 minutes.
• Check for doneness (should yield to the touch); rotate and continue cooking a minute or two at a time until done.
• Allow to cool slightly and slice the squash in half.
• Remove the seeds .
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute crushed garlic cloves.
• Add peeled, cleaned shrimp, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add watercress, chopped tomatoes and pine nuts.
• Stir until well heated, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the crumbled feta cheese.
• Scrape the squash lengthwise to separate the strands.
• Combine the squash with the sauce.
• Additional feta crumbles can be sprinkled on top.
• Enjoy!

GREEK STYLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• (To cook the spaghetti squash, if you haven't yet: preheat oven to 350 degrees F; slice the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds; poke holes all over the squash with the tip of a knife; spray a cooking sheet with pan spray and bake the squash halves face down for 30 to 40 minutes or until easily pierced by a fork; let cool until they can be handled, then gently scoop out the insides with a fork - they will form into spaghetti-like strands).
• In a bowl, combine the vinegars, olive oil, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and garlic and whisk well.
• In another bowl, combine the squash, tomato, cucumber, feta, bell pepper, onion, onions, olives, and garbanzo beans, then add the whisked vinegar mixture and toss well.
• Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.