Egg and Avocado Spaghetti Squash Bowls

This dish is super easy to make but just a little time consuming due to cooking times but don’t let that scare you away. It makes a beautiful Sunday evening meatless meal, especially in the fall when the squash are in season and at their best. I was able to pick up a lovely lemon yellow spaghetti squash this weekend at my local market and the flesh was thick and very tasty. I also put aside some of the seeds to dry out so I can plant them in the spring. Considering that the meal is cooked and served in its own bowl clean up is a cinch.

Spaghetti or Winter squash has many health benefits such as:

a wide range of vitamins and minerals
low in fat, calories and carbs
High fibre
Aids weight loss
Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease
Lowers cholesterol
Helps regulate blood sugar

13.6g net carbs, 19.3g protein and 15 Weight Watchers points per prepared half.

Egg and Avocado Spaghetti Squash Bowls Recipe

By kimmy Published: October 2, 2015

Yield: 2 Servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 60 mins
Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins

Ingredients

1 medium Spaghetti Squash
1 clove garlic crushed
1/2 medium onion chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup Parmesan
6 tbsp salsa , divided
1 large avocado chopped & divided
2 large eggs
1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop the seeds out.
Place cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 40 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool for about 15 minutes.
Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees.
In the mean time heat oil in a small frying pan and saute the onion and garlic till translucent but not brown.
Using a fork, separate spaghetti squash into strands leaving them inside the shells.
Add 3 tbsp of salsa and half the parmesan to each half and mix gently with a fork.
Top with 1/2 avocado and break 1 egg on top of each shell.
Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over each half and bake for 20 - 22 minutes or until the egg whites appear to be set.

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About the Author: kimmy

Hello and thanks for popping by! My name is Kim and I love to cook low carbs recipes, desserts, salads and soups. I am always on the hunt for new recipes to make over. My husband Paul was diagnosed with slow onset Type 1 diabetes (LADA) over 5 years ago so we were forced to change the way we did things when it came to cooking. We have always been a healthy and active family. I play soccer, we both run 3-4 times per week and walk 5km most week days after dinner. Our kids play soccer and rugby and are no strangers to a healthy lifestyle. Spending time in the kitchen is always time well spent in my humble opinion and I love to share my cooking successes with you here. There may be hiccups along the way but we keep going and I hope our passion for food translates to your kitchen. Feel free to explore and remember to check us out on Face Book, Twitter, Instagram and Flickr.