Thai Spaghetti Squash with Peanut Sauce
Smashed Cucumber Salad with Lemon & Cumin
Ingredients
- 1 (2½- to 3-lb) spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
- ½ cup smooth natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ¼ to ½ tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
- ½ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper, slices cut in half crosswise
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- ¼ cup sliced scallions
- ¼ cup chopped unsalted roasted peanuts
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Place squash halves, cut-side down, in a microwave-safe dish; add 2 Tbsp water. Microwave, uncovered, on High until flesh is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- When cool enough to handle, scrape flesh into a large bowl with a fork. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk peanut butter, tamari (or soy sauce), water, vinegar, maple syrup, garlic and crushed red pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- When the squash has cooled, add edamame, bell pepper, carrot and scallions to the bowl. Drizzle with the peanut sauce; toss to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers, cut into thirds
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Place cucumbers on a cutting board and cover with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel. Smash with a meat mallet or heavy pot until they start to break apart. Tear into bite-size pieces and place in a colander; sprinkle with salt and stir. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, oil, cumin and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Shake the cucumbers in the colander to drain any liquid. Turn the cucumbers out onto a clean kitchen towel and pat dry.
- Add the cucumbers to the dressing and toss to coat.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 4 | 4 | |
| Calories |
419
|
81
|
500
|
| Fat (g) | 24 | 7 | 31 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Protein (g) | 18 | 2 | 20 |
| Carb (g) | 33 | 4 | 37 |
| Fiber (g) | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| Sodium (mg) | 856 | 73 | 929 |
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