Confetti Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
 
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Recipe type: Dinner
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 Medium/Large Spaghetti Squash
  • 1½ C diced fresh tomatoes
  • 1 C Canned Cannellini Beans
  • ½ C shredded Mozzarella Style Vegan Cheese
  • ½ C Marinated Kalamata Olives (pitted)
  • 4 T (+) Fresh Basil (optional)
  • ½ T Vegan Margarine (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400*.
  2. Cut spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise, and scoop out seeds, using a fork or large spoon.
  4. Place squash upside down in a medium or large glass baking dish. Pour some water into the dish, enough to cover the bottom. This helps to steam the squash as it cooks.
  5. Bake for approx. 30-45 minutes.* Time varies, depending on the size of your squash. Squash is done when you can pierce it all the way through with a knife. Check at 30 minutes to avoid over cooking.
  6. While squash is cooking, prepare the other ingredients. If your olives aren't already sliced, slice them now. Dice the tomatoes, and shred cheese. I like to trim the basil with kitchen scissors, to create tiny little strips, but you can also chop with a knife.
  7. Just before squash is done, heat the beans in a small sauce pot if you desire.
  8. When squash is tender, pull out of oven and allow it to cool for about for 10 minutes. Remove from baking dish and transfer to plate. Holding the squash with an oven mitt, or clean towel, gently scrape most of the squash from it's peel. If you are serving the squash without it's peel, you can remove all of it, and create a bed of spaghetti squash, where you will top it with the rest of the ingredients. If you're serving it in the shell (as pictured), leave the 'spaghetti' in the shell.
  9. Toss each half of the squash with ½ of the margarine (if desired), and salt and pepper to taste (both optional). Remember, you don't need much salt, if any, because the olives and cheese are salty.
  10. Divide all ingredients between the 2 servings. Add the beans first, and then tomatoes, olives, and cheese. Gently toss with the spaghetti squash, so that all ingredients are visible. Finally, add the basil on top, and serve!
  12. *You can steam spaghetti squash in a steamer basket, and you can also cook them in the microwave on the fresh vegetable setting, if you are in a hurry. I prefer the oven or steaming methods.
Recipe by High Vibe Lifestyle at https://highvibelifestyle.com/confetti-stuffed-spaghetti-squash/