Garlic Chard Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• one spaghetti squash
• 4 or 5 large green chard leaves, washed (not dried), cut in 3/4" strips
• one medium tomato, cut into chunks
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• juice and pulp of one lemon or lime
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions:

1. Cut squash lengthwise, remove seeds and pulp, being careful not to dig into flesh.

2. Place shells facing downward on baking pan and bake for 45 minutes. Remove squash when done, let cool, then gently squeeze the shell to remove the squash threads into a bowl. Set aside.

3. Sautee garlic and oil in pan for about one minute. Add chard and tomato to pan, quickly toss, then cover for 3 minutes or until chard is withered.

4. Stir in lemon/lime juice and pulp, red pepper flakes and sea salt, sauté until thoroughly combined.

5. Place squash threads in pan and combine all ingredients. Serve immediately.

*note: though I haven''t tried it, I believe this recipe would taste just as wonderful if you substituted any other hearty green for the chard, i.e. spinach or kale.

Serves: 2

Preparation time: 45 min.