Easy Baked Feta Spaghetti Squash: A Healthy and Delicious Twist
Discover a healthy and tasty alternative to traditional pasta with this Easy Baked Feta Spaghetti Squash recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the squash cut side up on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and oregano. Place the feta cheese in the center of the squash.
- Add cherry tomatoes around the feta and squash.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the squash is tender.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly, then use a fork to scrape the flesh into strands.
- Mix in garlic and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a bit of heat, add red pepper flakes.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 9 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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