If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile you know I am a big fan of meal prep for the week. I always block out a chunk of time on Sundays, or Saturdays depending on my work schedule to cook a bunch of veggies and lean proteins ahead for the week. One of my fall favorites to cook ahead is spaghetti squash! It is super easy to bake. I literally just punch a bunch of holes in the whole squash and stick in the oven at 400 for about an hour or so. When begins to get softer on the outside I take it out slice in half and scoop out the seeds and it’s done! Virtually no prep whatsoever! I scrape it out with a fork and store it in the refrigerator plain to have on hand for the week. This recipe requires only one thing to be made in minutes. Prep your squash ahead of time. It will last you a bunch of meals and you can change them up as you go! Easy!
Ingredients:
- 2-3 cups cooked spaghetti squash
- 1 cup frozen spinach
- 1/2 tbs. coconut oil
- 1/4 cup apple juice sweetened cranberries
- 1-2 tbs. hemp seeds
- Optional Protein (I used goat cheese but if you’re going for Paleo swap with chicken, shrimp, or ground turkey)
Directions:
- Heat a skillet with your coconut oil.
- Microwave your spinach until cooked (about 3 minutes).
- Saute your spaghetti squash to warm in the coconut oil 2-3 minutes.
- Add in your spinach and saute 1 minute longer.
- Lastly add in your hemp seeds and cranberries and continue to saute.
- Serve with your choice of protein on top and fresh pepper
- Enjoy your meal in minutes!
*If you’re making this Paleo and want to make it creamy with adding the cheese add in 1/3 cup canned light coconut milk!
Makes 1 Serving
What’s your favorite way to enjoy Spaghetti Squash?? Any recipes to share?
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Favorite way to eat Spaghetti Squash: Either with pb (it’s actually really good), or mixed in a salad with tuna, vegetables & salsa
Hmm never tried spaghetti squash and PB but now I’m interested!
Spaghetti squash is a great base for a filling dish. I like it with a thicker chili on top!
Never tried it with chili but it sounds great!
Awww I was waiting for this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Glad you like it!
Cranberries! YUM! We eat a lot of spaghetti squash at our house. Our kids even like it with a little butter and salt. We use it as a base for a lot of things. Mainly used in place of pasta.
I am obsessed with it! That’s awesome even your kids like it!
i love topping spaghetti squash with veggie chili!!
Never tried it with chili but it sounds so good!
My favourite way to eat spaghetti squash is in this casserole that my aunt makes every Thanksgiving with tomatoes and cheese and other good stuff in it!
Sounds delicious!
Spaghetti squash is one of my favorites too. I love topping it with roasted veggies or mixed in a salad.
I bet it’s awesome with roasted veggies!
I haven’t had spaghetti squash in so long! Gotta pick one up next time at the store.
I love it! It’s in season too so I’ve been finding it everywhere!
I see people cooking/baking with coconut oil all the time these days…are there certain health benefits to this product that you are aware of??
Yes! It is really great! It helps regulate blood sugar, is good for hair and skin, and can be beneficial for heart disease prevention!
Thanks! I am thinking that I may have to start incorporating it into my diet.
Yes definitely!
Love spag squash…and goat cheese!
Me too! Two of my favorites!
Sounds delish! I love spaghetti squash, just don’t buy it too often. I usually like it with tomato sauce though lol
I love it with tomato sauce too!
yum! I usually just eat it with vodka sauce and turkey meatballs from Trader Joes!
Sounds awesome Kaitlin!
Mmm…spaghetti squash with hemp seeds! I need to try! Now I just need to go to the store to buy more squash! Yay now I have an excuse ha. I also love spaghetti squash with homemade marinara! Or even a “faux cheese” sauce.
Hahaha any excuse to buy squash right?! Faux cheese sauce?! Now I want the recipe!
This combo of spaghetti squash, goat cheese, and cranberries seems so incredible to me! Great recipe as usual. Last time I tried to make spaghetti squash though I had SUCH a hard time getting those darn seeds outta there.
Thanks Caitlin! I always take them out after it’s cooked! Makes it a little easier!
This sounds yummy! The only spaghetti squash meal I have tried is just putting spaghetti sauce on top!
That’s still delicious! Simplicity at it’s best!
looks fab! I need to get spaghetti squash.
Thanks Jess!
I have been loving spaghetti squash lately! I love it with some cinnamon and almond butter!
Never tried it with cinnamon and almond butter but that sounds great!
I really like spagetti squash! I am excited to try this recipe, its so simple! Here’s one of my favorite recipes:
http://fittraveleraj.blogspot.com/2012/05/spaghetti-squash-with-turkey-meatballs.html
Its not paleo, but I’m sure you could figure out how to make it paleo!) but its still pretty healthy!
-AJ
FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com
I’ll have to check it out! Thanks for sharing!
mmm spaghetti squash is a great substitute! I don’t have it as often as I wish because my fiance doesn’t loveeee it he doesn’t mind it sometimes though when i sneak it in!(:
Hahaha you just have to sneak it in more often lol! I love it!
I have a spaghetti squash waiting to be used in my kitchen right now! Perfect timing!
Excellent! Hope you like the recipe!
I love love love spaghetti squash, and have used it in place of pasta in a variety of recipes. Overall, I’ve found that it pairs best with Mediterranean flavors, as opposed to Asian-inspired flavors. For some reason, I just don’t love soy sauce/peanut sauce on my spaghetti squash, but that’s just me! My favorite way to prepare it is super simple: olive oil, fresh herbs (basil, parsley etc), garlic, sauteed spinach and parmesan. If I’m making it a meal, I’ll add chicken or salmon. So good!
I can’t wait to try your recipe–I bet it’s fantastic with goat cheese and coconut oil!
Interesting! I’ve never tried it with Asian inspired flavors but I do love it with tomato sauce!
Your recipe looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it!
I love making a spaghetti squash tomato bake with turkey. It is the perfect casserole! http://fitnwellmommy.wordpress.com/2012/09/14/health-lessons-learned-lately-we-eat-our-way-the-way-that-works-for-us/
That sounds amazing! Going to check it out now!
YAY
thanks so much for this recipe….
Glad you like it Miz!