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Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Chickpeas

January 15, 2011 By Susan Voisin 110 Comments

Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Chickpeas

Spaghetti squash can be a dieter’s best friend if you remember three things: 1) It doesn’t taste like pasta, 2) It doesn’t interact with sauce like pasta, and 3) It doesn’t taste like pasta. Okay, I know that’s actually two points, but the first bears repeating. Spaghetti squash tastes like–surprise!–squash, and if you sit down to a plate of it expecting to bite into a forkful of angel hair, you’re going to be disappointed. But if you’re expecting lightly sweet squashy flavor in fun-to-eat strands of gold, you’ll love spaghetti squash in general and this recipe in particular.

Besides tasting like squash, spaghetti squash has the texture of squash. Though its strands resemble thin noodles, it doesn’t have the starchiness of pasta so sauces don’t cling to it. That means that you don’t want to douse it with lots of sauce because the sauce tends to sink into a puddle underneath the “pasta.” Using just enough sauce to spread the herbs and seasonings through the golden strands is the key to working with spaghetti squash.

The lack of starchiness does have one huge benefit, which is why I mentioned the D-word above: On almost any diet plan, from Eat to Live to Weight Watchers to South Beach, spaghetti squash is considered a non-starchy or “free” vegetable. Many of us start the year off trying to adhere to specific diets, and this recipe is a light and healthy option that should fit easily into any of them.

Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash is much easier to cut if you roast it first.

I like the flavor of roasted spaghetti squash much better than steamed, but I was using an older squash that was so hard to cut that I was in danger of losing a finger if I kept trying. So rather than cut it in half to bake, I pierced it several times with a metal skewer and put it in the oven whole.

It was much easier to cut after roasting, and it still had that smoky-sweet roasted flavor. If I had thought about it, I would have put a head of garlic in with it to roast, but I didn’t so I added fresh garlic later.

If you’d like, trim the top off of a head of garlic, wrap it in foil, and bake it along with the squash, checking after 45 minutes to see if it’s softened but not burned. Squeeze out as many of the cloves as you like into the pan when you add the Brussels sprouts and mash them with a fork.

I have to also note that my daughter E, upon looking into the pan as I was finishing cooking, said, “Do I have to eat that?” Our rule is that yes, she has to eat at least a small serving of whatever I cook. (The poor kid is my involuntary recipe tester!) I was really surprised when she finished her small serving and her salad and went back for a little more of each. When questioned, she said that it was “actually pretty good.” Then she poured herself a bowl of Fruitful O’s and soymilk. Oh well, adolescents need their sugar and starch, I suppose.

Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Chickpeas

Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Chickpeas
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Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Chickpeas

This makes about 5 large servings, but since it’s so light, count on people eating 1-2 servings if there’s not much else on the menu. The red pepper flakes make this dish slightly spicy, so reduce them if necessary.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 196 kcal
Author Susan Voisin

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts
  • 1 medium onion , halved and thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic , pressed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 15 ounces chickpeas , rinsed and drained
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • salt and black pepper , to taste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • sliced almonds , optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400. Pierce a spaghetti squash 8-10 times with a skewer or thin knife (pierce deeply through flesh into center). Place on a baking sheet on center rack of oven. Bake for 30 minutes and then turn 1/4 turn. Bake another 30 minutes or until outside has browned in places and shell feels soft. Remove from oven and set aside until cool enough to handle. Once it’s cool, cut it in half and remove and discard the seeds and scrape the strands of squash out with a fork. Put the squash into a bowl and set aside.
  2. While the squash is cooking, prepare the Brussels sprouts. Trim and discard the ends and cut the sprouts in half (quarter larger sprouts). Place on a baking sheet and spray quickly (2 seconds) with olive oil. (This prevents burning; if you don’t want to use the oil, cover loosely with a sheet of aluminum foil.) When the squash has almost finished cooking, put the sprouts into the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove them when they are just beginning to be touched by brown but are not burning (they will finish cooking in the skillet in the next step).
  3. In a large, deep, non-stick skillet, cook the onions on medium-high heat until they become golden, about 5-6 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts, garlic, and vegetable broth and cover tightly. Cook for 3-5 minutes, adding more broth or water if skillet becomes dry. Add the chickpeas, basil, and red pepper flakes. Stir in the spaghetti squash, and toss gently to mix. Cook until heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste, along with lemon juice. Serve topped with crushed or sliced almonds, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Chickpeas
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 196 Calories from Fat 15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.7g 3%
Sodium 348.2mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 40.7g 14%
Dietary Fiber 10g 40%
Sugars 7g
Protein 8.8g 18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. VeggieGirl

    January 15, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    Oooh this sounds delicious!

    Reply
  2. Tiffany

    January 15, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    This dish sounds wonderful! The photos are lovely, too. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  3. Nancy

    January 15, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    Just reading the description made my mouth water! I didn’t even know I could roast a spaghetti squash without cutting it open first! I will be trying this recipe before the month is out, believe me!

    Reply
  4. Wendy (Healthy Girl's Kitchen)

    January 15, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    This looks so yummy. Anything with brussels sprouts and chick peas gets my vote!

    Reply
  5. Moonwatcher

    January 15, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Susan,

    I am so excited to learn that I can just prick some vents in the spaghetti squash and roast it whole with the same results as laboring to cut it in half–this makes my hands very happy! I would eat it more often, but it is so hard to cut if for me that I often avoid it. The whole recipe sounds great! Thanks!

    And I laughed at the cereal. That was my son in his teen years. Big feed bags of often “colorful” serial and soy milk. You brought back some fun memories.

    xo

    moonwatcher

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    • SusanV

      January 15, 2011 at 3:56 pm

      After I cooked it that way, I found some recipes online where the squash was baked without any piercing at all. I was too afraid to do that because I was leaving it cooking in the oven while I was gone briefly, and I didn’t want to come home to find it had exploded! So you may not even have to take the trouble to pierce it, though I found that a metal skewer went right through it very easily.

      Glad to bring back some memories! E never used to like cereal, but now that I have some of the colorful kind in the house, she’s picked up the habit. Her teenage male cousins seem to live on cereal. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jenny

    January 15, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    This look delicious (and healthy)! Definitely on my list to make, thanks for sharing =)

    Reply
  7. Melomeals: Vegan for $3.33 a Day

    January 15, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    That looks and sounds so good! I hardly ever get spaghetti squash anymore now that I use my spiralizer so much.

    Reply
  8. Georgia

    January 15, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    This sounds wonderful. I love anything with chickpeas, lemon, and garlic, and now that I know I could roast the squash whole, I might bring it back into the rotation. I always liked it, and my sometimes picky husband did too, but it always seemed like too much trouble (and danger) to cut it in half first.

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  9. Angela

    January 15, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    Oh wow! I just bought every ingredient for this recipe by complete coincidence yesterday… that is, if you BELIEVE in coincidences. It’s no accident. I can’t wait to try this TONIGHT!

    Reply
    • Angela

      January 15, 2011 at 5:36 pm

      OK, we just ate this. I would absolutely recommend this recipe. It is delicious. It is simple to make. It is a nice change of pace. The textures of the three main ingredients go very well together. I threw the brussel sprouts into the oven 15 minutes before the spaghetti squash was done and it worked out perfectly. You can also cut the cooking time by 15 minutes on the spaghetti squash by cutting it in half lengthwise, face down and then roasting it. Of course, I realize Susan is using her toaster oven for this feat, so it would not be possible for her to do this. 🙂 Thanks Susan… another smash hit!

      Reply
      • SusanV

        January 15, 2011 at 5:49 pm

        Thanks for your review. I’m so glad you liked it!

        Reply
  10. bagwasher

    January 15, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    This looks like a great recipe. Did you roast the squash and brussel sprouts it in your toaster oven?

    Reply
    • SusanV

      January 15, 2011 at 3:42 pm

      Yes, I did! The squash barely fit in there vertically, which is probably why it got so brown.

      Reply
  11. Sonja Lovas

    January 15, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    I love the idea of roasting before cutting. I have always had difficulty cutting that squash! What a great combination I will definitely add this to my menu this week! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  12. Karina

    January 15, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    Susan, this spaghetti squash recipe with Brussels sprouts looks beyond. Absolutely delicious – and so healthy. Brilliant pairing!

    Reply
  13. Leslie Paquette

    January 15, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    I know what I’ll be making for dinner tomorrow night!! Spaghetti squash, brussels sprouts and chickpeas are 3 of my favorite foods. I usually eat spaghetti squash plain or with a veggie red sauce. Thanks for the great recipe idea.

    Reply
    • Leslie

      January 16, 2011 at 9:02 pm

      This recipe was absolutely delicious!! Great combo of ingredients and I really enjoyed the lemony flavor. My husband usually won’t eat chickpeas but said he give it a try. He didn’t pick a single one out while eating it and said they tasted a lot better heated than they do chilled. Go figure. I love chickpeas anyway so it never occured to me he might like them if they were served warm. Thanks again, I’m looking forward to the leftovers tomorrow.

      Reply
  14. filipinoglobalpost

    January 15, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    Useful blog.
    It looks delicious.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  15. Allana

    January 15, 2011 at 7:47 pm

    Coincidence? It was just yesterday I was wondering how I should prepare the spaghetti squash that has taken up residence in my refrigerator, then your recipe appeared in my inbox this evening 🙂

    This looks amazing; especially since it calls for two of my favorite ingredients; chickpeas and Brussels sprouts. Going to try this one tomorrow for dinner.

    How brilliant! Never thought of roasting the entire squash before. Even to cut it in half prior to roasting can be a task…this seems waay easier!

    Tried many of your recipes before, and they have always been delightful! I’m sure this is going to be a winner as well! Thanks for sharing another creative and healthy recipe.

    Best of health,

    Allana

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  16. FoodFeud

    January 16, 2011 at 7:41 am

    Hehe, not kid-friendly, eh? More for me! If I do try this, I’ll be sure to throw some garlic in.
    I actually like a lot of squash meals with pasta sauce; even cubed butternut with some sauce on top is really nice. Speaking of which, I hear you on the dangers of cutting open a squash! I was holding my breath the entire time the other night as I chopped it open.

    Reply
  17. Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn

    January 16, 2011 at 11:28 am

    Yum! Good thing I have a spaghetti squash in the pantry! I can’t wait to try this, especially since most of my spaghetti squash endeavors have been TOTAL flops;)

    Reply
  18. Tammy Ardolf

    January 16, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    No brussel sprouts but I do have a head of cauliflower from my produce bin. I am going to roast it and throw it into the pot.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  19. Lisa @simplifying the simple life

    January 17, 2011 at 9:07 am

    This looks amazing! What a great idea to roast the squash first! I’ve been obsessed with Brussels sprouts lately, so I must give this a try…thanks!

    Reply
  20. Angela (Oh She Glows)

    January 17, 2011 at 11:41 am

    Your description (and warning) of spag. squash made me giggle. You have such a way with words! I agree that it is so delicious even if not exactly like pasta!

    Reply
  21. Kathleen @ Kat's Health Corner

    January 17, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    YEAH! I love Spaghetti Squash! I’ve been looking for some new ideas to have some fun with it, and you were like an answer to my prayers. Thanks!

    Reply
  22. April at Kitchen-Blender-Reviews

    January 17, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    Hi Susan,
    This looks like a great dish. Nice pics. I have never roasted a whole spaghetti squash before. One year it came up as a volunteer in our garden and we loved it! We had a crazy amount that to harvest, so I got creative as well.

    The easiest way I found was to place it in a pressure cooker on a canning ring (to keep in off the bottom), stem side down. You may need to trim some stem to get it to stand up. Add just a bit of water, then bring it up to pressure and cut if off. Let it cool on its own and it is much easier to cut into. Perfect every time.

    Reply
  23. MachelleH

    January 17, 2011 at 8:59 pm

    Susan, I have 3 boxes of winter squash from our CSA and a husband that doesn’t like winter squash! This was a rare winner among the recipes I have been trying out. Thanks for the success!

    Reply
  24. Jamie @ thrifty veggie mama

    January 18, 2011 at 10:11 am

    Sounds delicious! I will have to try it!

    Reply
  25. helena

    January 18, 2011 at 10:46 am

    this recipe was wonderful! will make again soon!

    Reply
  26. Cara

    January 18, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    I totally agree with you – spaghetti squash is utterly delicious in its own right. This sounds like a wonderful preparation to play on it’s sweet flavors.

    Reply
  27. Nancy

    January 19, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    I am trying this out for lunch. So excited!

    Reply
  28. Craig

    January 19, 2011 at 8:58 pm

    Delicious recipe, although the steaming process bleeds the colour out of the sprouts, and they taste good just roasted. I might simply throw them in at the end next time. Either way, I’ll definitely be eating Brussels sprouts more often.

    Reply
  29. Caitlin

    January 19, 2011 at 10:31 pm

    i love subbing spaghetti squash for pasta! this looks soo yummy. i’ll definitely be making it soon!

    Reply
  30. Alexia @ Dimple Snatcher

    January 20, 2011 at 9:06 am

    Thank you for clarifying, Susan. The first time I had spaghetti squash recently I was disappointed because well, I wanted…PASTA.

    Reply
  31. Lizabet

    January 20, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    This was very tasty with great balance of flavors. My husband deemed it a “keeper.” It’s tad bit labor intensive (or I’m just slow and inefficient) but well worth the effort.

    Reply
  32. braelin

    January 20, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    This looks wonderful— my kind of recipe! Thanks for posting.

    Braelin

    Reply
  33. Kay

    January 20, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    Hi there 🙂 I made this for dinner tonight, but without the chickpeas. Anyhoo, it was delicious! I had never roasted a spaghetti squash before, nor brussels sprouts, and so was pleasantly surprised by both….they looked so beautiful fresh out the oven that I was almost hesitant to mix them together, wanting instead to enjoy each in it’s own roasty glory. But I had resolved to try a new recipe, so I went ahead and added the broth, onion, basil, pepper flakes. Love. While it was a touch spicy, I enjoyed it a lot. I’ll just make it milder next time, and believe me there will be a next time.

    Reply
  34. Kruzon

    January 20, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    Saphetti squash is so vesatile and easy to work with. Love it.

    Reply
  35. Michele

    January 21, 2011 at 11:11 am

    This was a great, simple recipe. I added some diced avacado for another layer of flavor!

    Reply
  36. Kristi Link

    January 21, 2011 at 11:25 am

    I made this last night and it was awesome! Very delicious and easy! I roasted the spaghetti squash the night before and had it waiting in the fridge. When I got it going in the skillet, I had time to make szechuan green beans (modified for less spice, lower salt and no added oil). I had brown rice that had cooked in the crock pot during the day on the side which little lulu grabbed up by the hands-full, alternating with the beans. She was a very happy little girl!

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  37. Claire

    January 21, 2011 at 10:18 pm

    i made this for dinner and loved it. great flavor and great combination of textures.

    Reply
  38. Abbeygirl

    January 23, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    This was SO good!! We like things “tangy”. This was wonderful. I have never roasted a spaghetti squash or brussel sprouts before. Matter of fact, I thought I disliked brussel sprouts. I too used a toaster oven, and my squash filled the hole thing. Then when it was done cooking and while it was cooling I cooked the brussel sprouts. They turned out perfectly. This is a recipe that will be made again and again. Thanks for sharing.

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  39. Sara

    January 23, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    I just made this tonight, with asparagus and sweet peas because I have never liked brussels sprouts. It is amazing! Sweet and peppery in all the right places. Also, I have never roasted spaghetti squash before because I hate to cut it (I usually microwave it), but this came out tasting so good, I may have to get more!

    (I will have to work on roasting asparagus though, it could have gotten more caramelized.)

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  40. Emily

    January 23, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    I made this today and it was yummy! I have made a few of your dishes off your blog and your recipes and instructions always seem to turn out really well. We have some new family favorites! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  41. Tricia

    January 23, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    My husband and I cook a bunch of recipes on the weekends so we are prepared for the week, and I made this last night. I had one bite and thought it was only so-so, but I reheated it for lunch today and WOW!!! I think letting the lemon juice and chili flakes marinate in the fridge overnight really helped the flavors come out more clearly. It also made a huge portion, which I appreciate as I have been cutting my calories since the new year. Thanks for this!

    Reply
  42. T

    January 24, 2011 at 10:10 am

    Delicious! I couldn’t bring myself to eat brussel sprouts, so I roasted cauliflower and zucchini instead and added that. So good!

    Reply
  43. Amy

    January 24, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    I am eating this right now, with a shot or two of hot sauce. I don’t love chickpeas, so I’m thinking about another bean that I could work into this mix, maybe adzuki?

    Reply
  44. Cassi

    January 26, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    Looks absolutely delicious! And I love roasted brussel sprouts. I didn’t think a lot of people grilled their sprouts, but I’ve seen several blog posts about that, so it must be more common than I thought.

    Reply
  45. Tara

    January 27, 2011 at 8:30 am

    This dish is delicious! My boyfriend and I recently made it, chickpeas and brussell sprouts are some of our favorites. We added a few more veggies and made a meal out of it. I love your blog!

    Reply
  46. Kelly

    January 27, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    My mouth is watering. I really want to make this for dinner.

    How big a squash did you use?

    Reply
    • SusanV

      January 27, 2011 at 5:16 pm

      I didn’t weigh it beforehand, but I would say that it was medium to large.

      Reply
  47. Nancy

    January 31, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    Made this for lunch today. Yummy and filling! Earthy and appetizing! I will be making it again.

    I will probably cook the squash in the microwave the next time to see if it makes any difference in taste and texture. Also, I think I will add another half can of chickpeas next time, too. My daughter used balsamic vinegar instead of lemon juice and said it was wonderful that way.

    Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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  48. Destini

    February 2, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    I have been wanting to try spaghetti squash forever! I love brussels sprouts and chickpeas so i am excited to try this!!!

    Reply
  49. Nicci (NiftyEats)

    February 7, 2011 at 12:06 am

    I’m still not sure why I haven’t tried spaghetti squash, but I need too. This looks delicious.

    Reply
  50. Julie

    February 8, 2011 at 11:48 am

    I made this last night and it was amazing – thanks again for another fabulous recipe!!

    Reply
  51. Jess

    February 12, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    This was good! I didn’t have an hour to roast the squash, so I just microwaved it whole for 15 minutes while the brussels sprouts cooked in the toaster oven. It turned out great, and saved me loads of time.

    The flavor was very onion-y, so for those who don’t love onion, I recommend using half an onion and adding 4 or 8oz of sliced mushrooms instead.

    Thanks for the wonderful recipe!

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  52. Sheila

    February 17, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    This was so yummy! The family really enjoyed it ,Even though Brussels sprout are not loved ( I love’em).Very filling and not to heavy.Thank you.

    Reply
  53. Get Skinny, Go Vegan.

    March 1, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    love these ideas for non pasta, pasta. My parents always grew spaghetti squash!

    Reply
  54. milly

    March 4, 2011 at 4:34 am

    dont like chick peas,can i use black eye peas?

    Reply
  55. Mel

    March 6, 2011 at 10:56 pm

    I’m keen to try this, although I only have summer squash. Do you think it would be an ok substitute for the spaghetti squash?

    Reply
    • SusanV

      March 6, 2011 at 11:10 pm

      I think it would be different, but delicious. You can just thinly slice the raw squash and add it as you would the spaghetti squash. Or, if you have a spiral slicer or a mandolin, you could shred the squash for a texture much like spaghetti squash. If you try, please let me know your results.

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      • Mel

        March 7, 2011 at 4:40 am

        Thanks! Will do… 🙂

        Reply
  56. Samantha

    March 28, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    I was out of chickpeas 🙁 so rather than trek to the store, I added mushrooms and the squash seeds (toasted). And, of course, il sangue Calabrese demanded more red pepper flakes! Very good with my improvisations- will try again with the chickpeas, which I love dearly! Thanks!

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  57. KathyinMD

    April 1, 2011 at 7:30 pm

    Susan, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made this since printing it out a couple of months ago. I’ve pretty much lived on it while struggling with pancreas issues. Thank you so much for this wonderful, tasty dish and the new squash cooking technique!

    Reply
  58. Katie

    April 22, 2011 at 6:12 pm

    Hi Susan,

    Delicious recipe. What do you think about freezing it?

    Thanks!

    Reply
  59. Caiti

    August 29, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    This sounds like pure love.

    Reply
  60. Allison

    September 30, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    I made this tonight in my fall/winter resolution to prepare at some point each of the odd squashes i have never prepared before in the produce section of our local upscale whole-foodsy like market. #1 on my list was spaghetti squash and chose this recipe! It was amazing! I think spaghetti squash will top the list of “most fun” squash to prepare especially when you scoop out the strands!

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  61. Carolyn

    October 6, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    This was perfect! Brussels Sprouts were so yummy! My favorite recipe thus far.

    Reply
  62. Carolyn Holme

    January 19, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    This is delicious!! Thank you again. Your recipes are easy and the I can find the ingredients!

    Reply
  63. Robyn

    February 7, 2012 at 11:19 am

    Thanks for posting this! I tried it last night and I love it! I used cayenne instead of red pepper flakes and had way too much squash, so I made a supplement dish of squash, mushrooms, and cabbage.

    This was delicious, thank you for the advise!

    Reply
  64. Sharon Mitchel

    February 24, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    Susan, This is a wonderful way to cook spaghetti squash! Sooooo easy! I’ll never struggle to cut one in half again before roasting! THANK YOU!

    The dish was very good. I had a little over a pound of brussels sprouts so used them all which was fine. I really should have let them roast just a bit longer. This made plenty for the two of us for dinner with leftovers for another meal!

    A real winner!

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  65. Kristina

    April 13, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    Going to try this one tonight.

    Reply
  66. Melissa

    July 17, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    I am going to make this for dinner tonight! I’ll let you know how it comes out!

    Reply
    • Melissa

      July 18, 2012 at 2:07 pm

      DELISH!!!!

      Reply
  67. Amber

    August 10, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    Never eaten spaghetti squash before. Was hesitant because cooking all squash seems very intimidating to me but this recipe seemed simple enough. I roasted the squash and tried it for the first time by itself before I added it to the mix. BEHOLD!!! spaghetti squah is delicious!!!! BY ITSELF!! The end result of this recipe is also amazing 🙂 Very comforting!

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  68. Radhika Sarohia

    October 18, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    Made kind of an improvised version of this since I was missing the brussel sprouts. I also didn’t have enough time to fire up the oven so I stuck the squash in the microwave beforehand instead, which worked out fine. Will be making this again, I’d never had spaghetti squash before and it is delicious. Thanks for the recipe

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  69. TC

    October 31, 2012 at 6:12 am

    Susan,
    I tried this spaghetti squash recipe with Brussels sprouts and it was beyond absolutely delicious – I would absolutely recommend this recipe.
    thanks for sharing =)
    TC

    Reply
  70. Alexandra

    January 8, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    I am in the process of making this tonight. I have never cooked a spaghetti squash before, so didn’t realize I had not roasted it long enough until I ate some. I added some water to the pot, put the lid on, and am hoping that will cook it the rest of the way. Will post with my thoughts on taste after I try it fully cooked!

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  71. Toby

    January 9, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    Made this tonight…highly recommend! This is wonderful!

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  72. Sara

    February 6, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    I made this for dinner tonight. I roasted my squash in advance, so it was a really quick dinner. I love the mix of textures, too, and it’s simplicity. I didn’t have stock, so I used white wine. Added some fresh chopped herbs and served with freshly grated Parmesan and lemon wedges. It was absolutely delicious!

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  73. Anne D.

    April 10, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    I am about ready to pull the squash and brussel sprouts out of the oven and realized your next step says to cook the onion in a non-stick skillet . No oil needed? I don’t use non-stick cookware and don’t know if that is one of the benefits to using a non-stick pan . So I will spritz my pan with some olive oil and cook away. Can’t wait to try this!

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  74. MaryBeth Smith

    November 16, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    This was terrific! I had a very large but fresh spaghetti squash, so I did slice it in half before roasting — although I had a bit of an Excalibur moment doing so. The squash was so large that I only used half of it. As I added it to the brussels sprouts mixture, the squash was looking like it would overwhelm the whole dish. One normal sized spaghetti squash would have been fine.
    I also had a lot of fresh basil, so used between 1/4 and 1/2 cup of that. It worked really well. The almonds were a nice touch.
    The dish was delicious, and I am thrilled that it is Eat to Live friendly. It made a TON. I’m looking forward to finishing it off for lunches this week.
    If you like things pretty spicy (as we do), a bit of sriracha at serving time tastes fantastic. This is now my favorite spaghetti squash recipe.

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  75. Julie

    December 8, 2013 at 6:07 pm

    Made this tonight without basil b/c oops! I was out! Still so delicious!! If I hadn’t cooked it myself I’d have sworn it had butter/butter sub in it b/c of the flavor.

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  76. Connie

    January 19, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    This recipe is so yummy, made it today and we really enjoyed it and are looking forward to leftovers tomorrow. What a great veggie combination.

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  77. nit

    January 23, 2014 at 8:53 pm

    This came out bland and dissatisfying.

    For some reason the squash needed to cook for a half hour longer, even though I poked about 20 holes deep into the squash. Also, I used garlic powder instead of cloves and I think that probably killed the dish. Either way, not making it again.

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  78. s hamilton

    January 27, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    Hi I am just looking at your recepie, it looks great just one thing, what is a spaghetti squash, does it go by a different name in some countries like other veg I don’t seem to have come across it, thanks Steven.

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    • Susan Voisin

      January 27, 2014 at 6:11 pm

      I don’t know. My sense is that it is a relatively recent North American type of squash, so it may not exist in your country. Here’s a link to a very long article with lots of info about its history, including some names for it in other languages: http://polyglotveg.blogspot.com/2007/04/spaghetti-squash.html

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  79. Lisa

    February 5, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    Just made this, and it turned out well. Did not add the almonds but am contemplating some toasted pine nuts, that I have on hand. Thanks for another great recipe.

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  80. Aimee

    February 23, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    Eating this now and it’s not love 🙁 I didn’t have any lemon juice, is that a make or break ingredient? I feel like its just bland. I am not the best cook so I am not sure what to add to make it better. I really wanted to love it.

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    • Susan Voisin

      January 23, 2015 at 9:57 am

      Lemon juice gives it the kick needed in low-salt recipes. I wouldn’t omit it!

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  81. Esther J

    April 12, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    First time I’ve had spaghetti squash, first time I prepared it–and the results were delicious!

    I made all kinds of substitutes though (vegetable substitutes mostly)–for the brussels, I used cauliflower and spinach (and they were frozen and not roasted); for the chickpeas, leftover lentils; and for the lemon juice, lime. With all that, it turned out to be a very nice dish for my tastes.

    And the squash is so very yummy! I had to stop myself from eating it just out of the oven. Once, I saw a very renown cooking and household guru and business mogul prepare it on one of her shows, and all I can remember is the amount of olive oil she doused it in. LOADS of it. I recall thinking, “She could fry a whole catfish in all that oil!” Given that, I thought it would be bland. But far from it, it has a nice flavor with sweet tones. So many possibilities for its use.

    Thanks for this introductory recipe, Susan. I’ll be happily trying out others.

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  82. Molly

    October 26, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    I made this for supper today and I guess I was expecting more flavor. I’d be interested in any suggestions for making this dish a little bit more flavorful. I doubled the lemon and basil for more of a kick.

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  83. Nadine Kurland

    January 23, 2015 at 10:52 am

    What happened to your Pin button?

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    • Susan Voisin

      January 23, 2015 at 10:59 am

      It went missing, but I think it’s back now. Try refreshing the page.

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  84. Rebekah

    February 18, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    Just had this for lunch, this was AWESOME. My two toddlers both liked it. I’m surprised to see the other comments about it being bland; I used plenty of pepper flakes and lemon juice, and it turned out very flavorful! I also used fresh basil instead of dried.

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  85. Vicki

    March 27, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    I’m planning to have this for dinner tonight, except I’m subbing Italian turkey sausage for the chickpeas, not because I don’t love chickpeas, but because my grandsons would probably never eat anything I cooked for them ever again if I made this without meat! I also linked to your site and this recipe on my blog: http://www.pinkchihuahuacrafts.blogspot.com/2015/03/o-spaghetti-squash-i-used-to-hate-you-so.html. I don’t have a huge following and doubt you’ll notice an increase in traffic, though … :o)

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  86. Dianne

    June 15, 2015 at 10:55 am

    Hi – This looks great. I’m slightly allergic to chick peas. Do you have a recommendation for a substitution or should I just leave them out?

    Thanks!

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    • Susan Voisin

      June 15, 2015 at 12:45 pm

      I think another white bean or cubes of baked tofu would be good, but you could leave them out if you prefer.

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  87. Becky Poston

    April 11, 2018 at 7:36 am

    I made this following the recipe but was unsuccessful. We really enjoy spaghetti squash and roasted brussel sprouts so I thought this would be a real winner. However, we found it to be very bland. The onion flavor was lost, the sprouts needed some flavor to have been added when roasting, and the lemon and basil disappeared. I would only make this combination again by at least doubling the onion and all spices plus seasoning my sprouts when roasting. This was a real disappointment except for the calories.

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