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Vegan Spaghetti Squash With Spinach Basil Sauce

Keyword: Spaghetti Squash with Vegan and Gluten Free Spinach-Basil Sauce
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 288kcal
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Ingredients

  • 1 large spaghetti squash or 2 small squash. Figure approximately 3/4 to 1 pound of uncooked whole squash per person.
  • 1 cup raw unsalted cashews
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 teas salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 pint cherry or pear tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup caper berries
  • Grated Parmesan or Bragg's Nutritional Yeast Flakes
  • 2 tbsps chopped fresh basil extra for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the cashews in a small bowl, add enough water to cover the nuts, and soak for 30 minutes.
  • Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
  • Place the squash cut-side down on a glass or ceramic plate or baking dish and microwave for approximately 4 minutes until the inside is tender, or place the squash on an oiled baking sheet cut-side down and roast in the oven at 400 degrees for 25 – 30 minutes.
  • While the squash is cooking, drain the cashews and place them in a blender or food processor with the spinach, broth, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
    Blend on high until the ingredients are pureed and completely smooth.
  • Once the squash is cooked, use two forks to pull out and separate the insides.
  • Heat the sauce gently until warm in a small saucepan or the microwave.
  • Pour some sauce into a shallow bowl, place a scoop of squash on top, and garnish with cherry tomato halves, fresh basil, capers, and grated parmesan cheese or Bragg's Nutritional Yeast Flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 839mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2348IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 4mg