Spaghetti Squash Greek Style

Submitted by mandabears

"Baked spaghetti squash tossed with feta cheese, sautéed onions, tomatoes, kalamata olives, and fresh basil. Found this recipe on another recipe site. Since DH can't eat carbs anymore due to his gastric bypass, this is a healthy substitute."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 spaghetti squash
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 3⁄4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1⁄2 kalamata olive, pitted and chopped
• 2 tablespoons basil, fresh and chopped

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
3. Cut spaghetti squash in half and remove seeds.
4. Place cut side down on baking sheet.
5. Bake for 30 minutes or until a knife can be inserted easily into squash.
6. Remove from oven and cool slightly until it can be handled easily.
7. Meanwhile heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
8. Cook onion, stirring constantly until fragrant.
9. Stir in tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are warmed.
10. Shred spaghetti squash with a fork and place in a large bowl.
11. Toss squash with tomatoes, feta cheese, olives and basil.
12. Serve warm.

Reviews

[Vicki T.]

This is the second time making this. It's a wonderful thing to add to my recipes. I also sent it to my sister in Florida because she's always needing anything new. I also do not eat red meat and this is extremely filling and really takes the place of meat.