{"id":45553,"date":"2023-12-28T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kyla.com\/p\/?p=45553"},"modified":"2023-12-20T10:32:40","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T18:32:40","slug":"spaghetti-squash-pad-thai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kyla.com\/p\/blog\/spaghetti-squash-pad-thai\/","title":{"rendered":"Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kyla Health<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Maria Fernanda Lopez<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reviewed by Rae Mueller, RDN<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is an easy, low-carb and gluten-free Pad Thai using spaghetti squash, which is a great source of fiber and vitamin C. Fiber can help lower cholesterol and improve digestive health, while vitamin C is important for immunity and your skin. You will need to bake the spaghetti squash first, but it\u2019s very easy to do! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This recipe is a great side dish to pair with your favorite lean protein.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A hearty bowl of spaghetti squash Pad Thai<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Ingredients (Serves 2)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • 1 medium spaghetti squash<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 tbsp of peanut butter powder (+ 3 tbsp of water)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u215b tsp of black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tsp of garlic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tsp of ginger<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 3 pack of stevia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 lime<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 3 tbsp of plain fat-free greek yogurt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tbsp of coconut aminos<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd tbsp of red pepper flakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd cup of shredded red cabbage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd cup of chopped carrots<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bc cup of chopped cilantro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Bake the spaghetti squash:<\/strong> preheat oven to 350. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and use a spoon to remove the seeds. Lightly spray or brush on olive oil to both sides of the squash. Sprinkle a small amount of pepper and salt-free seasoning over the squash. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the you can easily poke a fork into the squash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Meanwhile, wash and chop the vegetables and set aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Once the squash is cool, shred with a fork. This will create \u201cspaghetti-like\u201d noodles. Add to a large bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. In a microwave safe bowl, heat the carrots in the microwave for 2 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Combine the carrots with the squash and add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Serve with your favorite lean protein and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n