Spaghetti squash with grilled cherry tomatoes, feta and basil
Serves: 4
 
Recipe Notes: regular pasta can be substituted for the spaghetti squash, oven roasted cherry tomatoes can be substituted for the grilled tomatoes.
Ingredients
  • 1 (1 ½ lbs.) spaghetti squash, cut in half
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • Olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup packed minced basil
  • ¾ cup feta cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Place the 2 squash halves, cut side down, in glass baking dish. Add about ¼ cup water and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high 12 minutes or until soft when pressed. Let stand covered for 3 minutes.
  2. Place cherry tomatoes in wire mesh grill basket. Heat grill to medium/high heat. Grill tomatoes on each side for about 3-4 minutes, or until they are cooked. Cooking time will vary depending on the heat of your grill and size of your cherry tomatoes. Set aside.
  3. Scrape squash out with a fork.
  4. Warm a splash of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until sizzling and lightly colored.
  5. Add the cooked spaghetti squash to the pan and toss and stir to coat with the garlic mixture.
  6. Add the tomatoes and basil and toss to combine.
  7. Transfer to a large shallow warming bowl.
  8. Toss in the feta. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Serve immediately.
Recipe by Nutrition Know How at https://nutritionknowhow.org/blog/nutrition-2/spaghetti-squash-tomatoes-a-meal-packed-with-nutrition/