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Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein

Delicious Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein with Chicken and Veggies

This Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein combines tender strands of squash with chicken and veggies for a healthy twist on a classic dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 287

Ingredients
  

Squash and Oils
  • 1 whole spaghetti squash
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
Vegetables
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp ginger finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot julienned
  • 3 cups Chinese cabbage shredded
  • 1/3 cup green onions scallions
Protein and Sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos or tamari/soy sauce
  • 1 tsp honey omit for Whole30
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • large frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Baking tray

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400° Fahrenheit (200° Celsius). Cut the spaghetti squash in half widthwise and scoop out the seeds and stringy middle. Rub 1 tsp olive oil over the inside of each half and place on a baking tray. Bake for approximately 30 minutes until tender.
  2. Alternatively, prick the spaghetti squash all over with a fork and microwave for 3 minutes. Cut in half, scoop out seeds, and microwave cut side up for an additional 7-8 minutes until tender.
  3. Once cooked, use a fork to scrape out the inside of the squash into long strands and set aside.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add crushed garlic and finely chopped onion, and sauté until the onion has softened (about 4 minutes). Then, add ginger, carrot, and cabbage, and cook for 4-5 minutes until the carrots are tender and cabbage has wilted.
  5. In a saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Add the spaghetti squash, spring onions, and shredded chicken to the large pan with the sautéed vegetables. Pour over the sauce and stir until well combined. Garnish with a sprinkle of green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 17gFat: 13gSodium: 279mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g

Notes

This dish is highly customizable; feel free to swap out chicken for tofu or shrimp, and add your favorite vegetables.

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