Vegan Spaghetti Squash With Spinach And Cheese Food

SPINACH STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Use a sharp knife to cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Then use a tablespoon to scoop out the seeds.
• Rub the insides of each squash half with a little bit of olive oil, then place them cut side down on a baking dish or sheet. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until tender and easily pierced with a fork. Cooking time varies depending on the size of your squash. A small squash is done sooner (30 mins) than a large squash (60 mins).
• Once squash is done baking, set aside until it is cool enough to handle. Then fluff the interior with a fork to get a spaghetti-like texture.
• In a skillet or saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté for a minute, stirring, until fragrant. Then add the spinach and cook for a further minute until wilted. Drain any excess liquid as needed, then stir in the vegan cream cheese (or cashew cream*) to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the spinach cream into each squash boat and stir to mix. Top with vegan feta and additional grated dairy-free cheese or vegan parmesan, if desired.
• Bake at 356°F (180°C) for 8-10 minutes, then turn your oven to broil and bake another 3-5 minutes or until hot, cheesy and slightly golden-brown on top.
• Serve immediately while hot with toasted pine nuts and fresh thyme on top!

CHEESY ROASTED GARLIC SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Drizzle olive oil over the cut side of the spaghetti squash. Season with salt and black pepper. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet. Place unpeeled garlic on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil. Wrap aluminum foil around garlic, and place onto baking sheet next to the squash.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and easily pierced with a fork, 40 to 45 minutes. Allow squash and garlic to rest until cool enough to handle. Leave the oven on.
• Peel garlic and squeeze cloves into a large bowl. Smash with a fork until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, onion powder, basil, oregano, and parsley. Mix into a paste.
• Use a fork to scrape out spaghetti squash strands into the bowl, reserving the shells. Toss spaghetti squash strands with the garlic paste until thoroughly coated. Mix in spinach, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• Fill each reserved spaghetti squash shell evenly with the filling. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over the top. Return the filled shells to the baking sheet.
• Bake until cheeses melt, 7 to 10 minutes. Turn on broiler and broil until cheeses begin to brown and bubble, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.