{"id":6008,"date":"2026-02-14T17:04:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T15:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=6008"},"modified":"2026-02-14T17:04:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T15:04:27","slug":"spaghetti-squash-pad-thai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=6008","title":{"rendered":"Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who needs noodles when you have spaghetti squash?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Once roasted, if you run your fork over the flesh of a spaghetti squash, it turns into noodle-like strands, making it a wonderful, nutritious alternative to regular noodles.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s some of the benefits:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Spaghetti squash<\/b> is full of vitamin A and vitamin C, but it\u2019s also a great source of potassium and magnesium. It\u2019s a wonderful low-calorie and low-glycemic alternative to pasta.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Almond butter<\/b> is an excellent source of Vitamin E, which supports skin, eye, cardiac, and immune system health. Additionally, as a great source of plant-based protein and healthy fat, almonds help keep you satiated, and research suggests they may even aid in weight loss.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Garlic<\/b> may help lower cholesterol levels when consumed daily, and has been shown to exhibit antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the recipe:<\/p>\n

Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n

SQUASH<\/span><\/p>\n

1 small or medium spaghetti squash<\/p>\n

DRESSING<\/p>\n

1\/3 cup almond butter or peanut butter<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/8 cup tamari (gluten free soy sauce)<\/p>\n

1-2 garlic cloves<\/p>\n

1 green onions<\/p>\n

1\/2 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled<\/p>\n

1\/2 -1 tsp red pepper flakes<\/p>\n

Juice 1 lime<\/p>\n

1 tbs sesame seeds (or tahini or raw sunflower seeds)<\/p>\n

1-2 tbs. water<\/p>\n

TOPPINGS<\/p>\n

1 tbs sesame oil<\/p>\n

2 cups mushrooms, sliced thin<\/p>\n

1\/2 block of tempeh, cut in 1 inch cubes<\/p>\n

2 cups cabbage, sliced with a mandoline<\/p>\n

1 carrot, sliced into 1\/2 inch coins<\/p>\n

pinch salt<\/p>\n

2 tbs water<\/p>\n

4 tbs sesame seeds or sunflower seeds (optional)<\/p>\n

Instructions:<\/p>\n

SQUASH<\/p>\n

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.<\/p>\n

Slice spaghetti squash in half, scoop out seeds, and place cut side down on a baking sheet. Bake 35-40 minutes, until a fork easily pierces the rind.<\/p>\n

Remove from oven, and let cool slightly before using a fork to scrape the flesh into a bowl. (It will come out in spaghetti-like strands).<\/p>\n

DRESSING<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, put all sauce ingredients into a bullet blender and blend on high until sauce is made. Can thin by adding more water if needed. Put aside.<\/p>\n

TOPPINGS<\/p>\n

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium low heat. Add tempeh cubes and mushrooms and stir occasionally for about 5 minutes, until mushrooms are wilted and tempeh is golden. Add carrots and cabbage, with a pinch of salt and 1-2 tbs water. Stir occasionally for another 5 minutes. If your spaghetti squash is cold, you can add it to pan to warm through.<\/p>\n

Remove to serving bowl, top with Almond Butter Dressing. Can sprinkle with sunflower seeds or sesame seeds for extra crunch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Who needs noodles when you have spaghetti squash? Once roasted, if you run your fork over the flesh of a spaghetti squash, it turns into noodle-like strands, making it a wonderful, nutritious alternative to regular noodles. Here\u2019s some of the benefits: Spaghetti squash is full of vitamin A and vitamin C, but it\u2019s also a… <\/p>\n

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