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Spaghetti Squash with Kale and Bacon

Kale and bacon turn this Spaghetti Squash with Kale and Bacon into a meal! 
Course Main Course
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cooling 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 304kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 large spaghetti squash
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 8 slices of bacon
  • 1 bunch kale tough stems removed, leaves roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375. Pierce the spaghetti squash in several places with a sharp knife. Place on a baking sheet. Roast for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, flipping it half way through. Remove from the oven and let cook on a cutting board, until cool enough to handle.
  • When the squash is just about cool enough, heat a frying pan over medium heat. Dice the bacon (I just use kitchen scissors and snip it right into the skillet), and saute until desired crispness. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  • Add the kale to the bacon grease, salt and pepper and saute for a few minutes until desired degree of doneness. If you like your kale even more tender, add ¼ cup of water, cover with a lid and let it steam for about 3 minutes.
  • Cut open the spaghetti squash and using a fork rake out the strands into a large bowl. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper, toss to combine.
  • Divide the squash evenly between 4 plates, and top with kale, and then sprinkle the bacon over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 613mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3670IU | Vitamin C: 46.1mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1.7mg