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Feta Spaghetti Squash

A healthy and delicious dish featuring roasted spaghetti squash tossed with feta cheese, fresh herbs, and a hint of lemon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Spaghetti Squash
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash halved and seeds removed
Feta and Herbs
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese preferably Greek
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Spaghetti Squash
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the halved spaghetti squash cut-side down on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast in the oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until the flesh is tender.
  4. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Mix the Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta, cherry tomatoes, parsley, basil, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Using a fork, scrape the flesh of the spaghetti squash to create strands.
  2. Add the feta mixture to the squash and toss gently to combine.
  3. Serve warm, garnished with additional herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

This dish can be served as a main course or a side dish. Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.

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