First things first: If you’re interested in joining us as we go through this 4-week January challenge, simply sign up HERE and grab your copy of A Month Of Healthy Eats. Today is day 1, so it’s a great time to dive in with us! This 4-week nutrition and fitness program is focused on simple, delicious recipes and efficient, 30-minute workouts. Love tacos and pizza? 🙋🏻 Then this plan is for you, friend!
Today, we’re kicking off the year with this delicious and easy Garlic Chickpea Spaghetti Squash recipe!
Now, if you’ve never made spaghetti squash before, I know it can seem a little intimidating (daunting? exhausting? too much work? all of the above?). But believe me! It’s pretty much the easiest thing ever.
To make spaghetti squash, simply cut the squash in half, remove the seeds, and place face down on a baking sheet covered in water. Bake, then remove the “spaghetti” with a fork! SO easy, y’all!
For this Garlic Chickpea Spaghetti Squash, simply add the easy homemade spaghetti sauce and chickpeas (in the recipe below) to the spaghetti squash and enjoy! Such a fun, delicious, and healthy meal that’s also vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free!
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Here’s the recipe for this easy Garlic Chickpea Spaghetti Squash:
Garlic Chickpea Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients
- 1 small spaghetti squash
- 10 oz. canned chickpeas
- 1 tsp crushed garlic
- 8 oz. canned tomato sauce
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 Tbsp crushed basil (fresh or dried)
- salt/pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half (long ways) and remove the seeds and filling in the middle.
- Pour a thin layer of water over a baking pan, place each squash half face down, and bake for about 45 minutes.
- When the squash has about 10 minutes left, mix all of the other ingredients in a sauce pan over medium heat.
- Keeping the sauce mixture warm, remove the squash from the oven and scrape out the “spaghetti” with a fork.
- Serve and enjoy!
Amanda Mason says:
I think it was meant to be for me to run into this recipe! I went to a farmers market yesterday and got 4 spaghetti squash…I was wondering what I would make with spaghetti squash and THIS recipe sounds perfect! I’m printing it off as we speak and I’m sending it to my mom because she’ll love this one!!
Christine McMichael replied:
Haha that’s SO perfect, Amanda! Enjoy!
Abby @ WinsteadWandering says:
You had me at garlic! What a great recipe to kick start healthy eating.
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Abby!
Ben Myhre says:
That looks really good and a good way to eat up a spaghetti squash!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Ben!
Dominique | Perchance to Cook says:
This looks so yummy! The perfect vegan healthy dish. I’ll have to add it to my weekend to-do list!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Dominique!
Helene says:
Your garlic chickpea spaghetti with squash dish would please my husband a lot, he is addicted to chickpeas. I am unfortunately not a big chickpeas fan but maybe your healthy dish would convert me. 🙂
Christine McMichael replied:
That’s so perfect!
Jessica Robinson says:
Looks like a simple yet hearty wholesome meal!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Jessica! 🙂
Joanna says:
I usually add meatballs to my spaghetti squash. This sounds wayyyyy better!
Christine McMichael replied:
It’s so good, Joanna!
Lorie says:
I’ve gotta grab a spaghetti squash tomorrow cause this needs to happen! I’ve got everything else!
Christine McMichael replied:
Yes!! So perfect!
Alisa Fleming says:
Can we say yum? And I can’t believe how few ingredients this has. It looks like a great make ahead lunch!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Alisa!
Whitney E. RD says:
This challenge sounds awesome – especially if all of the recipes are as delicious looking at this one!! Spaghetti squash boats are one of my favorite dinners!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Whitney!!
Paola says:
Love this recipe. I’m always looking for new ways to eat pasta, so this is perfect for the new year!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Paola!
Jess @choosingchia says:
This looks so yummy Christine! I love the addition of chickpeas to add some extra protein to the dish!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Jess!
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says:
Yum, yum, yum! I love that you added chickpeas! I never would have thought of that! This looks so delicious! I can’t wait to try your recipe!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Elaine!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says:
What a great alternative to a regular meat based pasta dish. I love using this squash…and chickpeas are so delicious and nutritious too.
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Gloria! 🙂
Jessica Robinson says:
Looks so healthy and yet so flavorful!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Jessica!