Spaghetti Squash with Herbs & Garlic Breadcrumbs

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This microwave spaghetti squash recipe comes together in less than a half-hour so you can easily get dinner on the table. Serve with roast chicken or underneath meatballs as a substitute for pasta.

Spaghetti Squash with Herbs & Garlic Breadcrumbs
Photo: Jacob Fox
Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 2-1/2- to 3-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • ½ cup fresh or panko breadcrumbs

  • 1 small clove garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, tarragon, parsley and/or dill

Directions

  1. Place squash halves cut-side down in a microwave-safe dish; add 2 tablespoons water. Microwave on High until the flesh is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. (Alternatively, place squash halves cut-side down on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake in a 400°F oven until tender, 40 to 50 minutes.)

  2. Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat.

  3. Use a fork to scrape the squash from the shells into a medium bowl. Stir in herbs, the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Serve the squash in the shells, if desired, topped with the breadcrumbs.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

197 Calories
11g Fat
24g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3/4 cup
Calories 197
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 3g 6%
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Vitamin A 337IU 7%
Sodium 350mg 15%
Potassium 293mg 6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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