Layers of spaghetti squash, caramelized mushrooms and onions, and fresh spinach meld together in this delicious casserole. Simple yet elegant to serve as either a main or a side dish at a vegetarian dinner party, if desiring to make it completely vegan, substitute out the cheese for a rice or soy-based vegan version.
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour
Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 cups mushrooms, sliced
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3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
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1 tbsp fresh thyme
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2 cups spinach, fresh
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1 large zucchini, sliced
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1 cup cooked spaghetti squash
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1 1/3 cups shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss the onion, garlic, mushrooms and thyme together in a deep-bottomed frying pan. Set on the stove at medium-high heat. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant.
- Lightly brush the inside of a square or rectangular baking dish with olive oil. Line the bottom with the sliced zucchini and place the fresh spinach evenly over it. Sprinkle â…“ cup of mozzarella on top. Spoon the onion mix on the mozzarella. Sprinkle another â…“ cup of mozzarella on top. Layer the spaghetti squash evenly on the mozzarella. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top of the casserole.
- Insert the dish into the oven. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the cheese is brown and bubbling on top.
Notes
Calories: 185.5
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Protein: 10g
Nutrition Information
Yield
4
Serving Size
1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 19mgSodium 269mgCarbohydrates 17gFiber 5gSugar 6gProtein 12g
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