Lemon Chicken & Asparagus Spaghetti Squash

45m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the squash in half and scrape out the seeds.
  2. 2Drizzle with 1 tbsp oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3Bake for 35 minutes.
  4. 4Meanwhile, trim the woody ends of the asparagus and cut the stalks diagonally.
  5. 5Remove the baking sheet with the squash, add the asparagus to the other side, and toss with the remaining oil.
  6. 6Season with salt and pepper.
  7. 7Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for 10 minutes.
  8. 8Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
  9. 9Run a fork through the flesh of the spaghetti squash to separate and remove the strands from the shell.
  10. 10In a large bowl, combine the spaghetti squash, asparagus, cottage cheese, lemon juice, zest, garlic, pine nuts, and thyme.
  11. 11Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 0.75 cup blended cottage cheese
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 1 unit lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp pine nuts
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 20 oz cooked chicken breasts
  • 0.5 tsp rosemary
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper

Equipment

ovenbaking sheetlarge bowlfork