Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai Recipe - Evolving Table (2024)

Spaghetti Squash Pad Thaiis an easy way to enjoy an Asian take-out favorite at home but in a healthier, low-carb recipe! This simple dish is surprisingly quick to whip up, and the whole family won’t even miss the traditional rice noodles.

Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai Recipe

I have made quite a few spaghetti squash recipes in my day, but I think this Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai is my new fave!(Although theseSpinach Artichoke Spaghetti Squash Boats,Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats, and thisSpaghetti Squash Carbonaraare all incredibly delicious, too!)

It is full of the flavors of traditional pad Thai but is made Paleo and gluten-free with a few simple ingredients swaps.

Also, this chicken pad Thai gets made even healthier by making it in stuffed spaghetti squash boats. This helps cut down the carb count quite a bit!

Feel free to serve the chicken pad Thai in the halves of the spaghetti squash boats (if serving for 4) or toss your spaghetti squash in the pad Thai sauce and serve it on plates for 6.

Ingredients

• Spaghetti squash.Look for a medium to large spaghetti squash for the best results. Avoid extra large or small ones as they won’t have good flavor or texture.
• Vegetables.Other than the squash, you’ll needchopped green onionsand shredded carrots.
• Chicken.Boneless skinless chicken breasts are the leanest option, but you could opt for chickenthighs if you prefer.
• Pad Thai sauce.While you can grab a jar at the store, it’s so much healthier to make your own. You only need soy sauce, fresh lime juice, brown sugar, chili garlic paste, and rice vinegar!

How to Make Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Please see the recipe card below for more detailed ingredient amounts.

1. Roast the Spaghetti Squash

There are numerous ways you cancook spaghetti squash, and trust me, I have tried them all!

Some recipes will call to add a bit of water, but don’t listen to them! Doing so will make the spaghetti squash way too soggy.

For the best results, cut your wholespaghetti squash in half lengthwise.If you have trouble cutting your spaghetti squash simply put in the microwave for a bit or pop it in the oven while it is preheating for a few minutes. The knife should cut through the spaghetti squash with ease!

Scoop out all of the seeds until you get to the flesh of the spaghetti squash. Drizzle a touch of olive oil and sprinkle a bit of sea salt on the inside halves of the spaghetti squash.

Place your spaghetti squash halves cut side down on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake in a 425℉ preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, until the insides shred easily. Smaller spaghetti squash will take less time, while bigger squash will take longer.

2. Cook the Veggies and Eggs

Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a large non-stickskillet over medium heat. Stir in the white parts of the chopped green onions, minced garlic, and shredded carrots. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the cracked and whisked eggs. Scramble for 2 to 3 minutes more, still over medium heat.

Mix the veggies and the eggs together, then remove from the skillet to a plate.

3. Cook the Chicken

Toss the thinly sliced chicken breastpieces in the starch or flour andblack pepper. Be sure to tap to remove the excess.

Add 2 more tablespoons of oil to the skillet, and cook the chicken over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes. It should be cooked through.

4. Make the Pad Thai Sauce

Traditional pad Thai sauce is made with lime juice, brown or white sugar, rice wine vinegar, and soy sauce.

But if you want to make your pad Thai sauce recipe a bit healthier, you can use the following ingredients:

• Coconut sugarinstead of refined sugar.
• Coconut aminos(no soy or gluten) or Tamari sauce (no gluten) instead of soy sauce.
• Apple cider vinegarinstead of rice wine vinegar.
• Chili garlic paste(no added sugars!) instead of Sriracha sauce.

You simply add all of your pad Thai sauce ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and whisk them together! Once the chicken is done cooking, add the flavorful sauce to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes.

5. Fill the Squash

When the spaghetti squash has finished cooking, use a fork to shred the inside until you have “noodles.”

Carefully add equal amounts of the chicken, sauce, veggies, and eggs to each half.

Alternatively, you can add the spaghetti squash noodles to the chicken and sauce, then stir in the veggies and eggs. Toss everything together.

Top this spaghetti squash chicken pad Thai with bean sprouts, chopped crunchypeanuts, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro.

FAQs

What to Serve with Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai

If you’re looking for something to serve alongside this healthy pad Thai, there are many delicious dishes you can whip up.

Add some veggies, likeChinese Green BeansorAir Fryer Broccoli.

You can’t go wrong with aCalifornia Rollor aPhiladelphia Roll.

Or keep it light and low carb with anAsian Cucumber Salad.

More Asian Food Favorites

Making your favorite Asian dishes at home is so easy, you’ll be wondering why you ever chose to order in from a Thai place!

• Teriyaki Shrimp
• Cashew Chicken Stir Fry
• Teriyaki Chicken
• Beef and Broccoli
• General Tso’s Chicken
• Teriyaki Salmon
• Thai Yellow Chicken Curry
• Ground Chicken Thai Lettuce Wraps
• Thai Quinoa Salad

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