Spaghetti Squash with Pesto and Tofu

AuthorLaura HarbinCategory

Spaghetti squash is a recent addition to our repertoire. This recipe is surprisingly rich.

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time1 hr 10 minsTotal Time1 hr 25 mins
 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
 3 tbsp olive oil
 1 garlic clove, minced
 salt and pepper
 1 package of firm tofu, cubed
 1 onion
 8 marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
 ½ cup pesto
1

Preheat oven to 350°. Poke holes in squash flesh with a fork. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper to the cavity. Bake squash on a baking sheet for 40 minutes or until easily pierced. Cool until it can be handled and scrape insides of squash into a bowl. (This can be done ahead of time.)

2

Cook tofu in a pan with 1 tbsp of olive oil until crisp on the outside - about 15 minutes. Add onion and cook for another 5-10 minutes, until onion is soft. Add artichokes,tomatoes and squash and cook for another 5 minutes.

3

Pour pesto over mixture and mix well.

Ingredients

 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
 3 tbsp olive oil
 1 garlic clove, minced
 salt and pepper
 1 package of firm tofu, cubed
 1 onion
 8 marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
 ½ cup pesto

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°. Poke holes in squash flesh with a fork. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper to the cavity. Bake squash on a baking sheet for 40 minutes or until easily pierced. Cool until it can be handled and scrape insides of squash into a bowl. (This can be done ahead of time.)

2

Cook tofu in a pan with 1 tbsp of olive oil until crisp on the outside - about 15 minutes. Add onion and cook for another 5-10 minutes, until onion is soft. Add artichokes,tomatoes and squash and cook for another 5 minutes.

3

Pour pesto over mixture and mix well.

Notes

Spaghetti Squash with Pesto and Tofu

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