Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
A healthy and delicious twist on traditional Pad Thai using spaghetti squash instead of noodles.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Peanut oil - 2 tablespoons
- Crushed red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
- Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
- Tamarind paste - 2 tablespoons
- Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
- Lime - 1, cut into wedges
- Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Peanuts - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Carrots - 2, julienned
- Bean sprouts - 1 cup
- Green onions - 4, sliced
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Eggs - 2, beaten
- Shrimp - 1/2 pound, peeled and deveined
- Chicken breast - 2, boneless and skinless, thinly sliced
- Spaghetti squash - 1 medium
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the squash halves on a baking sheet, cut side down, and roast for 30-40 minutes, or until the flesh is tender.
- Remove the squash from the oven and let it cool slightly. Use a fork to scrape the flesh into spaghetti-like strands.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and shrimp to the skillet and cook until they are cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Push the chicken and shrimp to one side of the skillet and add the beaten eggs to the other side. Scramble the eggs until cooked.
- Add the garlic, green onions, bean sprouts, and carrots to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly softened.
- Add the spaghetti squash strands to the skillet and pour the sauce over everything. Toss to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
- Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 8g