Lustrous horns of golden spaghetti squash spilling over with roasted lentils, the dish is showered with verdant flecks of parsley and gleams of extra virgin olive oil. Pomegranate arils add a pop of vibrant red, transforming the plate into an edible masterpiece.

Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Lentils

Name: Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: medium spaghetti squash, 1 cut in half, seeds removed; lentils, 1 cup soaked overnight, drained; chili powder, 1 tablespoon; head garlic, 1 cloves separated, not peeled; fresh parsley, 1/4 cup roughly chopped; pomegranate arils, 1/4 cup; extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons; salt and pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 50 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: January 01, 2026

Embrace the harmony of Mediterranean and American cuisines with this surprising, yet tantalizing dish. The recipe unites spaghetti squash, a choice winter vegetable, with lentils in a way that will make you fall in love with plant-based proteins.

Ingredients (for 2)

Medium spaghetti squash - 1 - cut in half, seeds removed
Lentils - 1 cup - soaked overnight, drained
Chili powder - 1 tablespoon
Head garlic - 1 - cloves separated, not peeled
Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup - roughly chopped
Pomegranate arils - 1/4 cup
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt and pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️➡️

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2 - 💧🥣🌶️

Rinse the lentils, then mix them with chili powder, salt and pepper in a bowl.
Step 3 - 🥘🥣🥣🥦🥢

Spread the lentils on a baking sheet along with the garlic cloves. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Step 4 - 🥣🍲

Place the squash halves face down on the same baking sheet.
Step 5 - 🍲🔥🕑

Bake for 40 to 50 min or until squash is tender and lentils are crispy.
Step 6 - 🍲😌🍴

Allow squash and lentils to cool slightly. Then, using a fork, scrape the interior of the squash to get 'spaghetti'.
Step 7 - 🍲🔁🥄

Mix the squash 'spaghetti' with roasted lentils and garlic. Toss with remaining olive oil and adjust the seasoning.
Step 8 - 🍽️🥗🍎

Plate up the squash and lentils, garnish with parsley and pomegranate arils.

Additional

A fusion dish that breaks the predictability while keeping the authenticity, this Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Lentils not only adheres to the healthy Mediterranean diet, but also keeps the spirit of winter by featuring spaghetti squash. The roasted lentils add a crispy texture, making the dish balanced and hearty. Kids can help with non-sharp tasks like scraping the squash or mixing the ingredients.