Vegan Pesto Spaghetti Squash
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Recipe type: Side
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Serves: 6
 
a heart-healthy, antioxidant-rich, vegan pesto spaghetti squash is a great side to any meal.
Ingredients
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • For the pesto:
  • 1 cup packed kale (can sub spinach)
  • 1 cup packed basil leaves
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt
  • pinch of black pepper
  • squeeze from ½ small lemon, ~1 tablespoon
Instructions
  1. Place spaghetti squash cut side down in a baking dish. Add ~1 inch of water. Poke ~6 slits through the skin of each squash half. Microwave for ~12-15 minutes or until tender.
  2. For the pesto, combine all the ingredients (kale through lemon) in a mini food processor. Blend together until pureed. Adjust seasoning as needed. If it's too thick for your liking, add a little more water or lemon juice. Top spaghetti squash with desired amount of pesto. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
Recipe by Nutritious Eats at https://www.nutritiouseats.com/vegan-pesto-spaghetti-squash/