Spaghetti Squash with Avocado Pesto
This spaghetti squash with avocado pesto is the perfect vegan & gluten free dinner option that is easy to make & is tossed in a creamy homemade sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
- 1 medium spaghetti squash, seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 large avocados, ripe
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Preheat the oven to 400F/200C degrees and prepare a large, rimmed baking tray with parchment paper.
Carefully cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds from each half.
Drizzle the inside halves with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper if desired.
Then, flip each half over and poke the outside skin of the squash generously with a fork.
Bake in the oven for 45 minutes or until the squash is tender.
Remove from the oven and let cool. Once fully cooled, use a fork to slowly pull at the inside flesh of the squash to create the “spaghetti.”
For the Pesto Sauce
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the avocados, basil, water, nutritional yeast, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and onion powder. Blend until the sauce is creamy and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Serve spaghetti squash immediately with pesto sauce on top or mixed in!
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Best enjoyed immediately or within 1 day as the pesto sauce may turn brown quickly due to the avocados!
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Optional: Top your pasta with sliced tomato, vegan cheese or extra basil leaves!
Keyword Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Pasta, vegan