Vitamix Recipe:
Spaghetti Squash Pasta with Creamy Vegan Cilantro and Lime Tahini Dressing…a healthy Vitamix recipe that’s vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and paleo-friendly.
Today I have this super easy Spaghetti Squash Pasta with Creamy Vegan Cilantro and Lime Tahini Dressing made with the dressing I shared in my last post.
It’s really simple to make and once you have the spaghetti squash cooked and ready to go, the sauce only takes about 5 minutes and a Vitamix and dinner is ready!
I love to make different dishes with spaghetti squash pasta, which is a healthier version of traditional spaghetti pasta, and some of my favorite are: Vegan Italian Spaghetti Squash Bake, Spaghetti Squash with Basil and Creamy Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce, and Spaghetti Squash with Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce.
Want more healthy meal and entrée recipes? Check out Spicy Turmeric Twice Baked Potatoes, Creamy Vegan Vegetable Minestrone Soup, Vegan Black Bean and Cilantro Quesadillas or my Clean Eating Cookbook with an entire chapter of 20 healthy, clean eating meal and entrée recipes just like this one that you will love!
5 Fast Facts About Spaghetti Squash:*
- excellent anti-oxidant
- contains anti-inflammatory agents
- 1 cup contains 214.1% DV of vitamin A
- 1 cup contains 22.9% DV of fiber
- 1 cup contains 19% DV of magnesium
5 Fast Facts About Sesame Seeds (Tahini):*
- high in calcium at 35% RDA
- excellent anti-oxidant
- lowers cholesterol
- reduces inflammation
- high in phytosterol
5 Fast Facts About Cilantro:*
- contains powerful anti-oxidants
- anti-inflammatory
- helps to remove toxins and heavy metals
- promotes healthy liver function
- helps to control blood sugar
5 Fast Facts About Limes:*
- aids in digestion
- fat burner
- contains more vitamin C than a lemon
- anti-oxidant and antibiotic effects
- extremely alkalizing to the body
5 Fast Fact About Himalayan Pink Salt:*
- contains 84 minerals
- unrefined, unprocessed, raw
- promotes stable pH balance in cells
- controls water levels in the body
- aids digestion and facilitates better nutrient absorption
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
How To Make Spaghetti Squash Pasta (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Paleo-Friendly)
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Ingredients
- 1 organic spaghetti squash
- 1 - 2 teaspoon 100% pure avocado oil
Directions
| Step 1 | Cut the spaghetti squash in half from top to bottom. Scrape out all the seeds from the inside. Rub the avocado oil on the middle of the inside and along the inside rim of the spaghetti squash. Bake face down at 350 degrees for approximately 45 - 50 minutes. Using a fork, scrape out the inside of the squash into pasta-like strands. Use as a gluten-free pasta replacement in your favorite recipes. Enjoy! |
Note
This recipe will make approximately (2) servings.
The recipe and photographs for "How To Make Spaghetti Squash" by Karielyn Tillman of The Healthy Family and Home are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial 4.0 International License and cannot be used without my written permission.
Creamy Cilantro and Lime Tahini Dressing (Raw, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Oil-Free, Paleo-Friendly)
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup organic tahini
- 1/2 cup purified / filtered water
- 1/3 cup organic fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon organic lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
Directions
| Step 1 | Add all ingredients to a Vitamix and blend until it is well combined and creamy, using a tamper if needed. Adjust amount of water for your desired consistency. Adjust seasonings to your preference. Store in an air-tight glass container in the refrigerator. Enjoy! |
Note
This recipe will make approximately (1) cup.
The recipe and photographs for "Creamy Cilantro and Lime Tahini Dressing" by Karielyn Tillman of The Healthy Family and Home are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial 4.0 International License and cannot be used without my written permission.
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