Ingredients
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1 2 1/2- to 3-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
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4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
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½ cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes
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½ teaspoon salt, divided
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1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
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2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
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⅓ cup unsalted raw cashews
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
Directions
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Place squash halves, cut-side down, in a microwave-safe dish; add 2 tablespoons water. Microwave, uncovered, on High until tender, 10 to 14 minutes. (Alternatively, place squash halves, cut-side down, on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake in a 400 degrees F oven until tender, 40 to 50 minutes. You can also cook the squash in a pressure cooker/multicooker; see Tip.)
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Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are soft and starting to brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Combine basil, the remaining 3 tablespoons oil, garlic, cashews, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a food processor. Process until mostly smooth.
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Use a fork to scrape the squash flesh from the shells into a colander. Press lightly on the flesh to remove some of the liquid. Divide the squash among 4 plates. Top each serving with mushroom mixture and then a dollop of basil pesto.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
310 | Calories |
22g | Fat |
27g | Carbs |
7g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 1 cup | |
Calories 310 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 20% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 7g | 13% |
Total Fat 22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 17% |
Vitamin A 1003IU | 20% |
Vitamin C 29mg | 32% |
Folate 74mcg | 19% |
Sodium 377mg | 16% |
Calcium 96mg | 7% |
Iron 3mg | 14% |
Magnesium 81mg | 19% |
Potassium 895mg | 19% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.