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Overhead view of grilled spaghetti squash resting on a baking sheet with a fork.

Grilled Spaghetti Squash

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Winter squash meet summer cooking. This recipe combines spaghetti squash, neutral oil, and simple seasonings and turns them into a wonderful veggie side.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Recipe makes approximately 4 servings

Equipment Needed

  • Grill (charcoal or gas)
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • large spoon
  • Basting brush
  • Tongs
  • Fork

Ingredients Needed

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash (approximately 3 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or other neutral oil, divided)
  • salt (to taste)
  • freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to medium heat, approximately 325° to 375° Fahrenheit.
  • Place spaghetti squash on cutting board and carefully slice squash in half lengthwise. Remove seeds from squash and discard.
  • Brush ½ tablespoon olive oil on inside of each squash half, then season each half liberally with salt and pepper.
    Overhead view of 2 halves of a spaghetti squash on a cutting board.
  • Place spaghetti squash halves on preheated grill grates over indirect heat, with cut sides of squash facing up. Close lid of grill and cook, undisturbed, 30 minutes.
    Spaghetti squash halves cut-side up on grill grates over indirect heat.
  • After 30 minutes, check doneness of squash with fork. Fully cooked squash should shred easily.
  • When squash is fully cooked, carefully flip each half over, placing cut sides down on grill grates. Grill squash 3 to 5 minutes or until grill marks form as desired.
  • Carefully remove spaghetti squash from grill. Shred flesh of squash halves with fork and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

  • Cook times will vary depending on the size of your spaghetti squash.

Nutrition Info (Approximate)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 64kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Total Carbs: 7g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Net Carbs: 5g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 116mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.4mg