Vegan Spaghetti Squash With Spinach And Cheese Recipes

SPINACH STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Use a sharp knife to cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Then use a tablespoon to scoop out the seeds.
• Rub the insides of each squash half with a little bit of olive oil, then place them cut side down on a baking dish or sheet. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until tender and easily pierced with a fork. Cooking time varies depending on the size of your squash. A small squash is done sooner (30 mins) than a large squash (60 mins).
• Once squash is done baking, set aside until it is cool enough to handle. Then fluff the interior with a fork to get a spaghetti-like texture.
• In a skillet or saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté for a minute, stirring, until fragrant. Then add the spinach and cook for a further minute until wilted. Drain any excess liquid as needed, then stir in the vegan cream cheese (or cashew cream*) to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the spinach cream into each squash boat and stir to mix. Top with vegan feta and additional grated dairy-free cheese or vegan parmesan, if desired.
• Bake at 356°F (180°C) for 8-10 minutes, then turn your oven to broil and bake another 3-5 minutes or until hot, cheesy and slightly golden-brown on top.
• Serve immediately while hot with toasted pine nuts and fresh thyme on top!

CHEESY ROASTED GARLIC SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Drizzle olive oil over the cut side of the spaghetti squash. Season with salt and black pepper. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet. Place unpeeled garlic on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil. Wrap aluminum foil around garlic, and place onto baking sheet next to the squash.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and easily pierced with a fork, 40 to 45 minutes. Allow squash and garlic to rest until cool enough to handle. Leave the oven on.
• Peel garlic and squeeze cloves into a large bowl. Smash with a fork until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, onion powder, basil, oregano, and parsley. Mix into a paste.
• Use a fork to scrape out spaghetti squash strands into the bowl, reserving the shells. Toss spaghetti squash strands with the garlic paste until thoroughly coated. Mix in spinach, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• Fill each reserved spaghetti squash shell evenly with the filling. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over the top. Return the filled shells to the baking sheet.
• Bake until cheeses melt, 7 to 10 minutes. Turn on broiler and broil until cheeses begin to brown and bubble, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

VEGAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SPINACH AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, soak the raw cashews in 1/2 cup hot water and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 400F/200C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out and discard the inner seeds.
• Paint the flesh of the spaghetti squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil and place the spaghetti squash halves face down on the baking sheet. Cook for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick glides effortlessly through the spaghetti squash. Set aside to cool slightly, flesh side up.
• In a high speed blender, add the raw cashews with the water. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
• Scoop the thawed spinach into a clean tea towel and squeeze out the excess moisture. Set aside.
• Bring a skillet to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil and chopped garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Add the cashew cream, spinach, grated mozzarella and parmesan. Season with thyme leaves, salt and pepper. Mix everything to combine.
• Divide the cheesy filling into the center of each spaghetti squash and place back in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheesy top is slightly golden. Optional to turn the oven to broil for 1 to 2 minutes longer for a browner top.