Chickpea Spaghetti Squash Pasta

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Winter is upon us where I live which means winter squashes are coming in abundance. I love this time of year so much and I love Spaghetti Squash.

This is a very quick, easy, and simply plant based whole food recipe you can make at home that will fill up your belly.

Chickpea Spaghetti Squash Pasta Recipe

Makes 1-2 servings Prep time: 30 min Total time: 15 min

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Ingredients:

1 Large Spaghetti Squash

1 – 2 cups Marinara Sauce of Choice ( look for whole ingredients and avoid / limit processed oils, refined sugars, and preservative )

1 cup chickpeas ( dried or canned )

Basil – optional

Coconut oil, salt, pepper

Directions:

  • If using dried chickpeas – soak in fresh water overnight
  • Preheat your oven to 425F
  • Drain your soaked chickpeas and rinse. Then place in a pressure cooker with water to cover and cook according to your pressure cookers instructions.
  • Slice the stem end off your spaghetti squash, then slice in half
  • Remove the seeds inside ( save your seeds for your garden next year ! )
  • Rub a little coconut oil on the insides of your squash, then sprinkle with salt, and pepper.
  • Place cut side down on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a silpat. Cook for 30 minutes
  • Meanwhile – go to the park or do a little dance. : )
  • A few minutes before the chickpeas are done and oven is done, warm your sauce on the stove.
  • Remove your squash from the oven and using a fork, lift out the spaghetti squash from its shell and place in a bowl.
  • Cover with warmed sauce.
  • When chickpeas are done in the pressure cooker drain any extra water. Then sprinkle some chickpeas on top of your pasta.
  • Chop some basil and sprinkle on top then enjoy!!!

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