The Vegan Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is tasty. It has 260 calories per serving. We will prepare your meal in just 55 minutes. You may serve your Vegan Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Spaghetti Squash at parties, occasions, lunches, events, festivals, or as a meal treat to yourself. It contains spaghetti squash, olive oil, mushrooms, spinach, garlic, unsweetened vegan milk, raw cashews, nutritional yeast, dried thyme, paprika, salt & pepper. Also, you may pair your dish with cucumber and tomato salad, garlic bread, whole grain toast, roasted chickpeas, grilled tofu, or steamed broccoli. We may keep your dish in your refrigerator for three days. Preparing your dish is not difficult, as the steps are easy.
STATS:
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Serving size: 1 stuffed squash half
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Main
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Diet: Vegan
- Cooking time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 260 kcal
EQUIPMENT:
- Oven
- Knife
- Large skillet
- Baking sheet
- Spoon
- Mixing spoon
INGREDIENTS:
- One tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- Three cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 3 minced cloves of garlic
- Half cup unsweetened vegan milk
- Black pepper
- 1/3 cup vegan cream
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt
- Half tsp paprika
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SPAGHETTI SQUASH:
- This is the base of your dish. Also, it becomes soft and stringy after we bake. You may use zucchini boats or roasted sweet potatoes as an alternative.
MUSHROOMS:
- Mushrooms are the basic component in your recipe. It adds rich and meaty flavor to your dish. You may use eggplant, tofu, or lentils as another option.
SPINACH:
- It is the second basic component in your meal. Also, it gives nutrients and freshness to your dish & improves the color of your recipe. You may utilize kale or Swiss chard as another idea.
VEGAN CREAM:
- This makes your recipe creamy and tastes rich. You may use coconut cream or blended tofu as an alternative.
NUTRITIONAL YEAST:
- Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy taste without using dairy in your recipe. We may utilize vegan cheese as per your choice.
UNSWEETENED VEGAN MILK:
- It makes your sauce thin and smooth. You may utilize almond, soy, or oat milk as per your preference.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm your oven to 400°F, cut your spaghetti squash lengthwise in half, and remove its seeds.
- We will drizzle olive oil, salt & pepper on your squash and put it upside down on your tray to roast for 40 minutes.
- You will warm your skillet on medium flame and add a little oil to cook the garlic for one minute.
- Also, cook mushrooms and spinach, then stir vegan cream and vegan milk into it.
- Then we will mix nutritional yeast, salt, paprika, thyme, and pepper to make a creamy mixture.
- You will put your squash out of the oven and scrape the inside part using your fork, so you get strands.
- We will mix some creamy filling into your squash strands and put the remaining mixture on top, and bake for 10 minutes.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
VEGETABLES:
- Garlic green beans
- Steamed cauliflower
- Roasted asparagus
SOUP:
- Lentil soup
- Vegetable clear soup
- Tomato basil soup
- Butternut squash soup
TIPS:
- We will roast the squash fully to get the best texture.
- You may adjust the thickness by adding vegan milk as per your preference.
- Also, you may taste the sauce before serving.
- We may include chili flakes to make your recipe spicy.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep your dish in a vessel for three days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze your recipe for one month.
FAQs:
Can I eliminate nutritional yeast in my recipe?
- Yes, your meal will taste less cheesy.
Should I make my recipe early?
- Yes, you may prepare your filling early and store for later use.
Can I add more vegetables to my meal?
- Yes, you may also include bell peppers or zucchini in your dish as well.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Sodium: 300 grams
Net carbs: 13 g
Total carbs: 19 grams
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 8 grams
Iron: 3 g
Calcium: 110 grams
Vitamin A: 8200 IU
Potassium: 600 g
Calories: 260 kcal
