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Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai with cashew-ginger sauce - gluten-free, soy-free, paleo, and healthy!
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Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai

A grain-free Pad Thai Recipe using spaghetti squash instead of rice noodles for a veggie-centric low-carb meal!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 Servings
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons coconut oil separated
  • 1 small spaghetti squash roasted
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into match sticks
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
  • 1-1/2 cup grated carrot
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons raw cashews chopped

Cashew Ginger Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons cashew butter
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons liquid aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup see note*
  • 1 tablespoon red chili sauce such as sriracha
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger peeled and grated

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Chop the tip and tail off of the spaghetti squash cut in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and innards with a spoon. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or olive oil over each half and rub into the flesh so that the whole surface is coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and place cut-side down on a large baking sheet. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until spaghetti squash strings release easily when scraped with a fork. Allow squash to cool before using a fork to scrape from one end of the squash to the other, releasing spaghetti strings. Repeat with other half of the squash
  • Add all of the ingredients for the sauce to a small blender and blend until smooth. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a medium-sized non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and jalapeno and saute, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes.
  • Add the grated carrot and garlic and saute until bell pepper has softened but is still al dente, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Move the vegetables over to one side of the skillet and add the raw shrimp. Cook about 1 to 2 minutes, flip and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until shrimp is plump, pink, and cooked through.
  • Add the cashew-ginger sauce and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Add the spaghetti squash and stir everything together until everything is coated in the sauce.
  • Serve with fresh chopped basil or cilantro and raw cashews.

Notes

*omit pure maple syrup to make recipe Whole30-compliant

Nutrition

Serving: 1g