Spaghetti Squash Pasta with Creamy Vegan Cilantro and Lime Tahini Dressing

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 using 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.

And, you can make this a lectin-free recipe by substituting the spaghetti squash with shirataki noodles!

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.

Tip #1:  You can make this a lectin-free dish by substituting the spaghetti squash with shirataki noodles (vegan) or Cappello’s Paleo-Friendly Pasta (not-vegan).

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How To Make Spaghetti Squash Pasta

Prep 5 mins

Inactive 50 mins

Total 55 mins

Author Karielyn Tillman - The Healthy Family and Home

Yield 2 servings

Vegan / Gluten-Free / Paleo-Friendly

Ingredients

• 1 organic spaghetti squash
• 1 - 2 teaspoons 100% pure avocado oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1. Cut the spaghetti squash  in half, from top to bottom.
2. Scrape out all the seeds from the inside with a spoon.
3. Rub the avocado oil in the middle cavity of the squash and along the rim/inner edge of the squash.
4. Place on a baking pan lined with parchment paper and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 45-50 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool enough to handle with an oven mit.
6. Using a fork, scrape out the inside of the squash into pasta-like strands.
7. Use as a gluten-free pasta replacement in your favorite plant-based recipes.
8. Enjoy!

Notes

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Raw Vegan Creamy Cilantro and Lime Tahini Dressing

Prep 5 mins

Total 5 mins

Author Karielyn Tillman - The Healthy Family and Home

Yield 1 cup

Raw / Vegan / Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free / Lectin-Free / Soy-Free / Egg-Free / Oil-Free / Nut-Free / Paleo-Friendly

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup organic tahini
• 1/2 cup filtered/purified water
• 1/3 cup organic fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon organic lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a Vitamix and blend until it is well combined and creamy, using a tamper if needed. 
2. Adjust the amount of water for your desired consistency.
3. Adjust seasonings to your preference.
4. Store in an air-tight BPA-free container in the refrigerator.
5. Enjoy!

Notes

Get all your organic ingredients delivered straight to your door at up to 25 - 50% off retail by cutting out the middleman and retail markups with a Thrive Market Membership and save 15% off on your first order.

 

  The recipe and photographs for "Raw Vegan Creamy Cilantro and Lime Tahini Dressing" by Karielyn Tillman of The Healthy Family and Home website are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 International License and cannot be used without my written permission.

Recipe Roundups: Food Bloggers are always welcome to use a photo and a link back to my original post to share on recipe roundups without requesting permission.

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