Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash has only 314 calories per servings, is extremely delicious, and super easy to make! Everyone will love it!
Spaghetti Squash is such an easy vegetable to make, and it has incredible health benefits as well. I am obsessed with spaghetti squash, do you love it too? I've realized that you can really cook anything in it, and everything tastes good mixed with spaghetti squash…it’s amazing. I wanted to stuff some broccoli into this bad boy, and then knew it needed some cheese…so, here we have Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash.
Spaghetti Squash is amazing for a multitude of reasons; it’s low in calories, you get a lot of squash inside these, it tastes delicious, it’s healthy, and it’s easy to cook. This recipe takes barely any time, and the taste is on point. I have also shared with you how to make Caprese Spaghetti Squash and Lasagna Stuffed Spaghetti Squash, which are both delicious and easy!
How to make Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash:
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- Prep the squash by cutting it in half. You need a heavy chef's knife and a strong grip. Cut the squash in half and then remove the seeds from the center.
- In a microwave save dish, place your squash halves side by side. Add about ¼ cup water to the bottom of the dish (water should be covering the bottom, but not more than ¼ inch high). Place into microwave and cook on high for 9-11 minutes, or until squash is tender** Remove, and set aside for about 10 minutes to cool.
- In a large skillet, add red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add broccoli and garlic, stirring to combine. Add about 2 TBS water to the skillet, and turn up the heat. Saute for 3-5 more minutes, or until the chopped broccoli is tender. Add mixture to a large bowl, discarding any left over water.
- Using a fork, scrape out the flesh/'spaghetti' of the squash, and add it to the large bowl with the broccoli mixture. Add Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and Italian seasoning to the mixture, stir to combine.
- Turn your broiler on medium/high. Distribute the mixture back into the squash shells, then sprinkle ¼ cup of mozzarella cheese on top of each squash half. Place shells into an oven safe baking dish/pan.
- Place under broiler, watching carefully. Remove when cheese is bubbling and browned, about 2-3 minutes depending on how close the squash is to the broiler. Remove and enjoy!
Is Broccoli Cheese Spaghetti Squash Healthy?
Per serving (half of the spaghetti squash filled), there are 314 calories, 11g fat, 39 grams carbohydrates, 9 grams fiber, 14g sugar, 21 grams protein.
You can eat it alongside your favorite main dish; This would go great with any meat, a veggie burger, or alone. They are super tasty, easy to make, and healthy. Have more than 2 people eating or want to make extra for later? Just double the recipe, super simple!
Healthy eating makes your body fee great. Here are some of my other favorite healthy recipes:
- Bruschetta Chicken
- Caprese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
- Black Bean Enchiladas
- Mexican Baked Eggs
- Air Fryer Asparagus
- Air Fryer Cajun Salmon
- Big Mac Salad
- Big Mac Lettuce Wraps
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Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash has only 314 calories per servings, is extremely delicious, and super easy to make! Everyone will love it!
- 1 spaghetti squash cut in half, seeds removed
- non stick spray
- 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian season or use a mix of oregano, basil, thyme
- ½ cup part skim shredded mozzarella cheese I like to shred my own
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
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In a microwave save dish, place your squash halves side by side. Add about ¼ cup water to the bottom of the dish (water should be covering the bottom, but not more than ¼ inch high). Place into microwave and cook on high for 9-11 minutes, or until squash is tender** Remove, and set aside for about 10 minutes to cool.
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In a skillet coated with nonstick spray, add red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add broccoli and garlic, stirring to combine. Add about 2 TBS water to the skillet, and turn up the heat. Saute for 3-5 more minutes, or until the chopped broccoli is tender. Add mixture to a large bowl, discarding any left over water.
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Using a fork, scrape out the flesh/'spaghetti' of the squash, and add it to the large bowl with the broccoli mixture. Add Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and Italian seasoning to the mixture, stir to combine.
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Turn your broiler on medium/high. Distribute the mixture back into the squash shells, then sprinkle ¼ cup of mozzarella cheese on top of each squash half. Place shells into an oven safe baking dish/pan.
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Place under broiler, watching carefully. Remove when cheese is bubbling and browned, about 2-3 minutes depending on how close the squash is to the broiler.
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Remove and enjoy!
**You can also cook in the oven - Place into a 350 degree oven on a baking sheet, flesh side down, cook for 50-60 minutes, or until squash is tender.
Posted in Feb 2017. Updated Dec. 2020
Sylvia Wright
It turned out really Good! The next time I make it, I think I will add more Mozzarella Cheese for the topping and a little more salt. for my pallet. Thank You Sooo Much!
Allyson
I am so happy you liked it!!!
Jan
Amazingly good recipe. Thank you.