Spaghetti Squash with Sautéed Spinach

Gluten Free
Health score
14%
Spaghetti Squash with Sautéed Spinach
58 min.
8
134kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy side dish that’s not only gluten-free but also packed with flavor? Look no further than this delightful Spaghetti Squash with Sautéed Spinach! This visually stunning dish is perfect for impressing your guests at dinner parties or for a cozy family meal. The natural sweetness of spaghetti squash contrasts beautifully with the rich, earthy flavors of sautéed wild mushrooms and fresh baby spinach.

With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a gourmet experience right in your own kitchen. The combination of garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and a splash of white wine brings the sautéed mushrooms to life, while the fresh spinach adds a vibrant touch of color and nutrition. Topped with a generous sprinkle of shaved Parmesan cheese, this dish is the ultimate blend of taste and texture.

Not only is this recipe easy to prepare, but it also comes together in just under an hour, making it a fantastic choice for weeknight dinners. Each serving offers a satisfying 134 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. Whether served as a starter, a light antipasti, or a satisfying snack, Spaghetti Squash with Sautéed Spinach will leave everyone asking for seconds. Give this elegant dish a try and elevate your cooking game!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce baby spinach 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons butter cut into pieces
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin 
  • large garlic clove minced sliced
  • ounce mushrooms wild mixed sliced
  • ounce parmesan shaved
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper dried red crushed
  • teaspoon salt divided
  • pound spaghetti squash 
  • 0.3 cup wine 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 37
  2. Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds.
  3. Bake squash, cut sides down, on a lightly buttered baking sheet 30 to 40 minutes or until flesh is tender when pierced with a fork. Scrape inside of squash to remove spaghetti-like strands.
  4. Transfer to a serving platter; toss with butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and keep warm.
  5. Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add mushrooms, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and liquid evaporates. Stir in wine; bring to a boil.
  7. Add spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until wilted.
  8. Spoon mushroom mixture onto spaghetti squash, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories134kcal
Protein11.39%
Fat53.08%
Carbs35.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.25
Glycemic Load
0.72
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
18.106521863004%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.03mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.32mg
Kaempferol
2.72mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
1.7mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:134.38kcal
6.72%
Fat:8.26g
12.71%
Saturated Fat:3.03g
18.97%
Carbohydrates:12.44g
4.15%
Net Carbohydrates:8.94g
3.25%
Sugar:4.3g
4.78%
Cholesterol:9.93mg
3.31%
Sodium:428.25mg
18.62%
Alcohol:0.77g
100%
Alcohol %:0.46%
100%
Protein:3.99g
7.98%
Vitamin K:209.1µg
199.15%
Vitamin A:4266.51IU
85.33%
Manganese:0.63mg
31.47%
Folate:101.15µg
25.29%
Vitamin C:14.72mg
17.84%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.29%
Magnesium:56.53mg
14.13%
Fiber:3.51g
14.04%
Potassium:468.48mg
13.39%
Vitamin B3:2.59mg
12.93%
Calcium:115.97mg
11.6%
Vitamin E:1.64mg
10.92%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.54%
Iron:1.74mg
9.69%
Phosphorus:95.3mg
9.53%
Vitamin B5:0.92mg
9.17%
Copper:0.15mg
7.28%
Zinc:0.87mg
5.8%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.72%
Selenium:3.37µg
4.81%
Source:My Recipes