PP Spaghetti Squash with Chickpea Sauce
Chefs: The Krocks, Krocks in the Kitchen
Makes: 2 Servings
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 40
Cool Time: 10 min
Total Time: 50 min
INGREDIENTS
1 spaghetti squash
¼ c red onion, finely diced
1 T minced garlic
2 T balsamic vinegar
1-15 oz fire-roasted, diced tomatoes
1 T tomato paste
½ t liquid aminos
1 t coconut aminos
1 T Italian seasoning
½ T basil
½ T oregano
½ t smoked paprika
1-15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed well
DIRECTIONS
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F
Microwave the spaghetti squash for 5-6 min, or until soft enough to cut. Halve lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
Fill a large baking dish (we use a 13” x 9” glass) with about ½ inch of water and place your squash halves in the pan, cut side down.
While the squash is cooking, make your sauce. Heat a small saucepan to medium high. Water saute the onion and garlic for one minute, stirring constantly.
Add the balsamic vinegar and continue to cook for about 2 more min, until the onion is tender and the balsamic has reduced a bit.
Add in the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 10-15 min, stirring occasionally.
Once the squash is finished cooking, let it cool down for 10-15 min. Then, using a fork, scrape out the insides of your squash to make your “noodles”.
Top with sauce, serve, and enjoy!
Brian and Jessica Krock started on their whole food, plant-based "adventure" and together they have lost more than 300 pounds combined eating a WFPB diet. What began as a journey to lose weight turned into an entire lifestyle change. They post weekly videos on their YouTube channel "Krocks In The Kitchen" featuring life updates, recipes, travel adventures, and more. They continue to share their new lifestyle with the hopes that they can show others how easy and fun it can be, while also being transparent about the ongoing challenges they continue to face. Brian also hosts a podcast called “I’m Losing It!” featuring interviews and a more in-depth look at their adventures. Join them on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter.