Greek Spaghetti Squash with Cherry Tomatoes
Spaghetti squash and cherry tomatoes steal the show in this easier-than-you-think recipe! Can be served as a side or a main course. Spaghetti squash is also a great substitute for traditional spaghetti pasta. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
Equipment
- Oven
- Kitchen Knife
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash* halved and seeded
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion* chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes* sliced in half
- 1 clove garlic* minced
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar more to taste
- 3 tbsp black olives chopped
- ¾ cup feta cheese
- 1-2 tbsp greek seasoning*
- salt + pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush oil onto cut-sides of the squash and roast face-down for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until tender. Add garlic, sauté for additional 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, vinegar, and cook until warm, scraping bottom of pan as you go.
- Use a fork to shred the squash into "spaghetti" strings. Combine mixture and all remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Salt to taste. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Adapted from Taste of Home
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 459mgPotassium: 533mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 860IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 272mgIron: 3mg