Description
This Creamy Spinach Mushroom Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a delicious and healthy vegetarian meal made with tender roasted spaghetti squash filled with a savory, creamy mixture of mushrooms, spinach, garlic, and cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle the cut sides with olive oil and place them cut-side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 35-40 minutes, or until tender.
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté the mushrooms until they release moisture and begin to brown.
- Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in Greek yogurt (or sour cream), cream cheese, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until well combined and creamy.
- When the squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape the strands of squash, leaving them inside the shell to form a “bowl.”
- Mix the creamy spinach mushroom filling into the squash strands within each shell.
- Top each half with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Return to oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use sour cream instead of Greek yogurt.
- Add cooked chicken for extra protein.
- Great as a main dish or a hearty side.
- Use dairy-free alternatives to make it vegan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed squash half
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
