Spaghetti Squash with Fresh Herbs and Walnuts
Crisp, tender shreds of spaghetti squash with a fresh herb mince and chopped walnuts.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 lb spaghetti squash
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 small bunch parsley
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, diced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tsp white miso
- 1/4 cup walnut pieces
- 1 green onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise. Place half in a glass pie plate and pour 3/4-inch of water in the bottom. Cover with plastic wrap and steam in the microwave for 5-10 minutes, til tender. Remove first half from the plate and repeat with the second half of squash. Set squash aside while preparing the herbs.
- Blend the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Place the parsley, herbs, miso, walnuts and green onion in food processor and pulse til finely minced.
- Scrape the shreds of squash into a medium bowl and toss evenly with the olive oil and lemon dressing. Sprinkle the herb mince over the squash and fold in. Serve immediately.