Butternut Spaghetti Squash Pineapple Bean Boats

Butternut Spaghetti Squash Pineapple Bean Boats are Italian food with a delicious healthy twist. These are so autumn-ish, so delish and full of exotic Fall flavors. Plus, these are good for everyone because they are packed with everything you need in a meal. They are cheesy, saucy, and spicy, crunchy, and satisfying. This is really easy to make and is vegetarian and gluten-free too.

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Serves: 2 main

Ingredients:

For the spaghetti squash boats:
Spaghetti squash, cut lengthwise and seeded – 1
Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Garlic powder – 1 tbsp
Salt and pepper to taste
Pineapple diced – 1/4 cup
Green olives sliced – 1/4 cup
For the sauce:
Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Garlic chopped – 1 tbsp
Sliced yellow onion – 1 large
Dried oregano – 1 1/2 tsp
Arrabbiata sauce – 3/4 cup
Garlic powder – 1 tsp (optional)
Pepper – 1/2 tsp
Chili flakes – 1 tsp
Whole black gram, cooked – 1/3 cup
Mozzarella cheese – 3/4 cup
Cilantro leaves for garnish – 1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 175°C.
2. Cut squash in half lengthwise, and remove seeds.
3. Brush spaghetti squash with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 175° for 35 minutes or until tender.
5. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
6. Add chopped garlic and sauté for a minute.
7. Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
8. Add dried oregano, arrabbiata sauce and cook for 3-4 minutes.
9. Add garlic powder, pepper, chili flakes and cook for 2 minutes.
10. Stir in beans and salt and cook for 2 more minutes.
11. When squash is ready and cool enough ti handle, scrape with a fork to create long strands.
12. Spoon bean sauce into squash boats. Top with pineapple, olives, and cheese.
13. Sprinkle some pepper and bake for 5-7 minutes at 175°C.
14. Or simply place under the broiler for2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted and slightly crispy.

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