Name: Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash (about 3 lbs); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or low sodium, or Tamari for gluten-free); 2 teaspoons rice vinegar (or distilled white vinegar); 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or hoisin (for vegetarian); 1 tablespoon olive oil (or grape seed oil); 1 small onion (diced); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced); 1 cup sliced snow peas or sugar snap peas; 1 large carrot (julienned); Kosher salt or sea salt (to taste); Fresh cracked black pepper (to taste); 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional); Chili garlic sauce, sriracha or hot sauce (optional)

Description

A healthy twist on traditional chow mein, featuring spaghetti squash baked into tender strands and tossed with sautéed vegetables and a savory sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

1 spaghetti squash (about 3 lbs)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or low sodium, or Tamari for gluten-free)
2 teaspoons rice vinegar (or distilled white vinegar)
1 tablespoon oyster sauce or hoisin (for vegetarian)
1 tablespoon olive oil (or grape seed oil)
1 small onion (diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 cup sliced snow peas or sugar snap peas
1 large carrot (julienned)
Kosher salt or sea salt (to taste)
Fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Chili garlic sauce, sriracha or hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Prepare a sheet pan with a light drizzle of olive oil.
Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
Place the cut side down on the prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes.
Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, and oyster sauce in a medium bowl.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
Add red bell pepper, snow peas, and carrot; sauté until tender.
Introduce the spaghetti squash strands and the sauce mixture into the skillet.
Toss everything together and cook for an additional minute.
Finish with kosher salt, black pepper, and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Customize with additional vegetables or adjust sauces to taste. Serve with chili garlic sauce for added spice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking, Sautéing
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: spaghetti squash, chow mein, vegetarian recipe, healthy noodles, Asian cuisine, comfort food