{"id":54001,"date":"2016-11-17T07:15:18","date_gmt":"2016-11-17T12:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=54001"},"modified":"2021-05-19T07:36:09","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T11:36:09","slug":"spaghetti-squash-recipes-low-carb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/spaghetti-squash-recipes-low-carb\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Comfort Food-Inspired Spaghetti Squash Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In a carb-curbing world, many people are resorting to zoodles<\/a> and spiralized sweet potatoes<\/a> to get their pasta fix. But the great thing about spaghetti squash is that it can be used to prepare a variety of recipes beyond our fettuccini fixation. From tater tots<\/a> and pancakes<\/a> to taco<\/a> bowls and pizza crusts, this versatile winter squash cuts calories and fat in our favorite dishes and lends filling fiber and vitamin C and potassium<\/a>. Read on for seven feel-good spaghetti squash recipes you\u2019ll crave every day.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>11 Delicious Veggie Pasta Recipes for Zoodle Lovers<\/a><\/p>\n

7 Creative Spaghetti Squash Recipes<\/h2>\n

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1. Low Carb Chorizo-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash<\/a><\/h3>\n

On nights when you want to bad but gotta be good, these stuffed spaghetti squashes will have your back. Cheesy bits of chorizo are cooked with tomatoes, and then stuffed into spaghetti squash halves. Under a broiler, these boats cook up in three to five minutes, making for a speedy weeknight dinner<\/a>. Photo and recipe: Martina \/ Keto Diet<\/em><\/p>\n

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2. <\/strong>Spiced Spaghetti Squash Pancakes<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Pancakes<\/a> are usually a sweet breakfast staple, but these savory flapjacks are just as delicious. In this recipe, shredded squash is combined with grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic and a little flour to prepare the batter. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and green onions. Now, that\u2019s something to you\u2019ll want to wake up to. Photo and recipe: Emily Hein, RDN, LN \/ Zen and Spice<\/em><\/p>\n

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3. Spaghetti Squash Pizza Crust<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

We\u2019re all about cauliflower crust pizza<\/a>, but spaghetti squash is a great alternative if you don\u2019t own a food processor and want to sneak veggies<\/a> into your dough. Spaghetti squash also lends a light but filling texture. Something to keep in mind: You might want to go easy on your toppings because the crust is thin. Photo and recipe: Jean Choi \/ What Great Grandma Ate<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>Spaghetti Squash with Chickpea Tomato Sauce Recipe<\/a><\/p>\n

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4. Vegan Spaghetti Squash Taco Bowls<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Never underestimate the deliciousness of a vegan meal<\/a>. This taco<\/a> bowl recipe has all the great flavor of the finger food \u2014 without the added calories. By swapping the tortilla for spaghetti squash, you\u2019ve got an instant plant-based option that still hits the spot. And for the \u201ctaco meat?\u201d A flavorful combination of brown rice, chickpeas and nuts. Photo and recipe: Vicky \/ Avocado Pesto<\/em><\/p>\n

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5. Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti Squash<\/a><\/h3>\n

It never hurts to keep things a little traditional. Garlic and Parmesan cheese come together to create an incredibly flavorful and comforting dish. You can choose to add some smoked paprika to bring a little heat. Serve it alongside some ground turkey meatballs<\/a> for a satisfying, homestyle meal. Photo and recipe: Liza \/ Salu Salo Recipes<\/em><\/p>\n

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6. Spaghetti Squash Alfredo with Crispy Kale Leaves<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

We all love the creamy, rich flavor of alfredo sauce, but it\u2019s also calorie-dense and full of fat \u2014 the bad kind. This healthier option swaps squash for fettuccini and organic whipping cream for butter and flour. The crispy kale<\/a> leaves offer some crunch \u2014 not to mention antioxidants and filling fiber. Photo and recipe: Stephanie Pollard \/ Healthy Glow<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/em>RELATED: <\/strong>Cauliflower and Kale Pasta Recipe<\/a><\/p>\n

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7. <\/strong>Spaghetti Squash Chicken Noodle Soup<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

As we enter cold-and-flu season<\/a>, you\u2019ll be glad you bookmarked this recipe. Unlike canned chicken noodle soup<\/a>, which tends to have skyrocketing levels of salt, this recipe uses only a touch of it and relies heavily on dried herbs for flavor. Using lemon juice and a touch of hot sauce adds a nice kick to your broth, while grilled vegetables give the soup a smoky flavor. Photo and recipe: Matt Kearns \/ Fresh Menu Planner<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

These spaghetti squash recipes aren\u2019t just low-carb pasta alternatives. From pizza to pancakes, check out thes comfort food re-makes you\u2019ll want every day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":89,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[423,425,27,424,9],"tags":[33,204,155,59,222,151,341,381],"class_list":["post-54001","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-breakfast","category-dinner","category-healthy","category-lunch","category-recipes","tag-breakfast","tag-cooking","tag-dinner","tag-healthy-substitutions","tag-low-carb","tag-lunch","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2low-carb-diets"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54001","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/89"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54001"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54001\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54001"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54001"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54001"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}