Ingredients
Ingredients
2 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise, seeds removed
2 tablespoons avocado oil
½ teaspoon Himalayan salt
Pumpkin Seed Cilantro Pesto
½ cup unsalted raw pumpkin seeds (also called pepitas)
¾ teaspoon Himalayan salt
4 large kale leaves, blanched and stems removed
1 cup cilantro leaves, with tender stems
½ bunch scallions tops, greens only
1 garlic clove
1 Juice of lime
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Optional Garnish
¼ cup unsalted raw pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ tablespoon ground coriander
½ lime, juiced
pinch Maldon salt
Directions
Ingredients
Step 1
Step 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and evenly spread ½ cup of unsalted raw pumpkin seeds to roast.
Step 2
Step 2 If making the optional garnish, mix ¼ cup unsalted raw pumpkin seeds in a small bowl and mix with olive oil and ground coriander. You can place these seeds on the same baking sheet, making a small gap in between. Roast for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and place the dry roasted seeds on a plate to cool. Mix the oiled coriander seeds in a small bowl with lime juice and Maldon salt, then return to the sheet and bake for 10 more minutes. When seeds are perfectly roasted remove them from the oven and set aside to cool.
Step 3
Step 3 Increase oven temperature to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush the interior of the spaghetti squash with avocado oil and ½ teaspoon salt. Place the squash cut side down on the baking sheet and roast for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned on the outside, fork-tender, but still a bit firm.
Step 4
Step 4 While squash is roasting, make the pesto by combining the remaining ¾ teaspoon salt, kale, cilantro, scallions, garlic, lime juice, black pepper, and olive oil. Process until combined.
Step 5
Step 5 Remove squash from the oven and flip the squash so that it’s cut side up. When cool to the touch, use a fork to scrape and fluff the strands from the sides of the squash.
Step 6
Step 6 Divide squash to individual bowls, top with pesto, then gently mix and top with optional roasted pumpkin seeds.
