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Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms

Spaghetti Squash with sautéed mushrooms, tomato and onion. A low-carb, gluten-free and vegan meal full of vegetables and flavor. Only 5 main ingredients, plus seasoning!

Spaghetti Squash with sauteed mushrooms, tomato and onion. A low-carb, gluten-free and vegan meal full of vegetables and flavor.

Once I learned –> the trick <– to getting long, actual spaghetti-like strands from spaghetti squash, I’m always on the look out for new ways to eat it.

We’ve made it a few ways here on the site so far:

And there’s always the option to just substitute it in your favorite spaghetti pasta dish for a little less carbs and a little more veggies. Which I haven’t really written about – until now!

If you’re someone who isn’t a fan of red sauce and just like a little olive oil and flavor, this is the dinner dish for you.

Spaghetti Squash with sauteed mushrooms, tomato and onion. A low-carb, gluten-free and vegan meal full of vegetables and flavor.

I particularly like the crunch factor from the red onion slices, and the flavor from the herbs and salt and pepper is KEY. Basil and parsley are my favorites to add, and oregano would be a good option as well!

Options to add more flavor: sauté the mushrooms with minced garlic or add chili pepper flakes.

You can eat it in the half-shell (though remember this is the opposite of the trick to get long strands)…

Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms Recipe - still in squash shell with herbs

Or dump it all on a plate.

And make it as messy…

Spaghetti Squash with sauteed mushrooms, tomato and onion. A low-carb, gluten-free and vegan meal full of vegetables and flavor.

Or as neat as you like.

Spaghetti Squash with sauteed mushrooms, tomato and onion. A low-carb, gluten-free and vegan meal full of vegetables and flavor.

Top with some herbs (dried is okay but fresh is great, if you have them), salt and pepper, and enjoy!

Spaghetti Squash with sauteed mushrooms, tomato and onion. A low-carb, gluten-free and vegan meal full of vegetables and flavor.

Yield: 2

Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms

Spaghetti Squash with sauteed mushrooms, tomato and onion. A low-carb, gluten-free and vegan meal full of vegetables and flavor.

Spaghetti Squash with sautéed mushrooms, tomato and onion. A low-carb, gluten-free and vegan meal full of vegetables and flavor.

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 8 oz. mushrooms (I used white button), sliced
  • tomato slices or halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 red onion, roughly chopped
  • fresh or dried basil as garnish (or parsley, oregano)

Instructions

  1. Bake and cut your spaghetti squash according to preference. (See this linked post for options and instructions.)
  2. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add sliced mushrooms and stir-fry until tender, about 3 minutes.
  3. In spaghetti squash halves or on serving plates, top off squash with remaining olive oil (or as desired). Add the sautéed mushrooms, tomato slices and red onion.
  4. Top with herbs, salt and pepper and serve!

Notes

  • Options to add more flavor: sauté the mushrooms with minced garlic or add chili pepper flakes. Or see how to make caramelized mushrooms.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 364Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 93mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 11gSugar: 18gProtein: 7g

Nutrition information is calculated automatically by an online tool at Nutritionix. It is not always accurate. Please use your own tools to check if you rely on this information.

 

Spaghetti Squash with sautéed mushrooms, tomato and onion. A low-carb, gluten-free and vegan meal full of vegetables and flavor. Only 5 main ingredients, plus seasoning!

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Carol

Friday 13th of April 2018

Kelly, Your photograph of the spaghetti squash and mushroom dish really caught my eye, and I’m looking forward to making it, after my surgery recovery and I get back into cooking. I also really liked and appreciated your explanation and description of how to easily soften the shell and ‘how to’ end up with long spaghetti -like strands of squash. Taking the time, as you have, to explain this, adds to the appearance of the dish!

Kelly

Friday 13th of April 2018

Thanks so much for commenting! I hope you have a speedy recovery and can make this squash dish soon :) So glad the how-to was helpful as well!

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