How to Make Low-Carb Spaghetti Squash Salad with Bok Choy - A Step-by-Step Guide

Low-carb diets have gained popularity in recent years as people seek a healthier and more sustainable way of eating. One of the challenges of a low-carb diet is finding delicious and satisfying meals that are still filling and nutritious. That's where this recipe for Low-Carb Spaghetti Squash Salad with Bok Choy comes in. It's a light and refreshing dish that will leave you feeling full and satisfied without the guilt of a high-carb meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bok choy, white stems diced and leaves cut into strips
  • salt
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 pinch white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 4 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 14 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Poke about 10 holes into spaghetti squash with a fork; place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a knife, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven; cool until easily handled.
  • Cut spaghetti squash in half and seed. Pull the squash flesh from the peel with a fork and place in a large bowl; let cool.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add bok choy stems and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Add green leaves and sprinkle with salt. Cover and cook over low heat until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add bok choy and cooking liquid to spaghetti squash and combine.
  • Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, red wine vinegar, and sugar together in a small bowl. Pour over salad and mix well.
  • Nutrition

    187 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 327mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 494mg