Moroccan Spiced Spaghetti Squash

This moroccan spiced spaghetti squash is a delightful and healthy dish that combines the unique texture of spaghetti squash with aromatic spices. Roasted to perfection and tossed with a medley of vegetables, it offers a satisfying and flavorful meal. Perfect for a light dinner or as a side dish, this recipe is sure to impress.
This recipe is mediterranean style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 45 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include paprika, spaghetti squash, olive oil, garlic.
- Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (halved and seeded)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 cups feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 medium zucchini (chopped)
- 0.25 cups fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the cut sides of the spaghetti squash and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes, or until tender.
- While the squash is roasting, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, bell pepper, and zucchini, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the cumin, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Once the spaghetti squash is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly before shredding the flesh with a fork.
- Toss the shredded squash with the sautéed vegetables and fresh parsley until well combined.
- Serve topped with crumbled feta cheese.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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