Saturday, September 6, 2014

Creamy Avocado Sauce on Spaghetti Squash

This delicious vegan dinner was a light but really filling. It's a comfort food without any of the guilt.

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS
1 large spaghetti squash
12 Campari tomatoes
3 T garlic, chopped
5 T olive oil
1 t dried thyme
1 large haus avocado
2 T lemon juice
1/4 c fresh basil or 3 T fresh pesto
water
salt and pepper

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using a heavy knife, cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scrape out the strings and seeds using a spoon. Rub 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the inside of each half and sprinkle both halves with thyme, salt and pepper. Place halves face down on a cookie sheet.

2. Cut tomatoes into quarters and spread them evenly in a baking dish. Drizzle with 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil- just until they glisten. Sprinkle them with 2 tablespoons of garlic and light salt and pepper.

3. Put the tomatoes and the squash in the oven for 40 minutes. The squash may need up to an hour to fully cook, depending on it's size.

4. While the squash and tomatoes are roasting,

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