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Loaded Spaghetti Squash

Prep Notes

This is one of those easy weeknight dinners that is nutritious, filling, delicious and reheats well for lunch the next day! Definitely a meal prep staple and a crowd pleaser- especially for dinner parties!

Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/4 white onion, chopped
  • 1 cup mixed mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 cup chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup green pitted olives, chopped
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • chili flakes to taste
  • 3-5 tbsp avocado or coconut oil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F
  2. Cut the spaghetti squash down the middle and puncture a few holes in the skin using a sharp fork
  3. Drizzle the inner squash with avocado or coconut oil and flip it (skin upside) on a baking sheet
  4. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until it turns golden
  5. In a medium/ large skillet, heat oil of choice. Sauté fresh garlic and onion for about a minute or two then add in mushrooms, broccoli and chickpeas
  6. Continue to sauté for about 5-7 minutes, mixing in between
  7. Remove the squash and flip it upwards to let cool
  8. Add sautéed vegetables and olives
  9. Season to taste
  10. Enjoy!