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Lemongrass Curry Spaghetti Squash

This lemongrass curry spaghetti squash is loaded with vegetables and plant based protein, and the sauce is nothing short of addictive.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Vegan
Keyword Asian spaghetti squash recipes, spaghetti squash curry, Thai curry spaghetti squash
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 310 kcal
Author Denisse

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 stalks lemongrass chopped
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons green curry paste
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce or coconut aminos for vegan
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable broth or water
  • 1/2 cup snap peas sliced
  • 1/2 cup chickpeas
  • 1 large spaghetti squash roasted
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • Small handful cilantro leaves
  • Zest of 1 lime plus more for garnish (optional)
  • Chile flakes for garnish (optional)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add lemongrass, ginger, and garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring. Add curry paste and continue to cook for another minute. Add coconut milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and add sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and lime zest. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes.

  2. Remove from heat and pour sauce through a mesh strainer into a bowl to remove solids. Pour sauce back into the pot and return to a simmer. 

  3. Mix together cornstarch and broth or water in a small bowl. Add mixture to the sauce as well as chickpeas and snap peas and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and vegetables are warmed through. Taste sauce and adjust if necessary- if the sauce isn't salty enough, add more fish sauce; if it needs to be sweeter, add more sugar; if it needs a touch of brightness, add another squeeze of lime juice. 

  4. Divide spaghetti squash among plates. Top with lemongrass curry sauce and garnish with red onion, peanuts, and cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges on the side. 

Recipe Notes

  • Make sure not to burn the garlic in the first step. It should not brown at all or your curry sauce might taste a bit bitter. 
  • You can make spaghetti squash noodles in the microwave but I recommend roasting it in the oven as it retains the best flavor and all its nutrients.
  • You can make the spaghetti squash noodles in advance and store them in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator up to two days.