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Vegetarian Summer Squash Spaghetti

Vegetarian Summer Squash Spaghetti with Corn, Lentils & Fried Halloumi
Course Main Course, Salad
Servings 2 large portions
Calories 536kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini squash + 2 tsp salt
  • 100 G beluga lentils
  • 2 corncobs, or 1/2 cup frozen/canned corn
  • A handful dried raisins/dried cranberries (optional)
  • 130 G halloumi cheese

Tahini dressing

  • 4 tbsp tahini
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar or honey
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1.5 cloves of garlic, minced
  • Water
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Cut the summer squash into spaghetti using a julienne peeler, carrot peeler or spiralizer (Save the soft and seedy  centre  and use it in you morning smoothie or juice). Place the spaghetti in a colander and gently toss it with salt, let the water drain for 15-20 min. Now quickly wash the squash spaghetti in cold water and carefully squeeze and drain the spaghetti free of any excess water, you can pad it try in a kitchen towel to be on the safe side. Place the spaghetti in a bowl.
  • Cook the lentils according to the directions  but add 1 tsp vegetable stock to the boiling water. Add the cooked and drained lentil in the bowl with the spaghetti squash.
  • If you use fresh corncobs, boil them for 5 min in salty water and use a sharp knife to cut the corn of a long each sides of the cob. Add the corn to the bowl together with coarsely chopped raisins or cranberries.
  • Make the tahini dressing by stirring all of the ingredients together. This will form a thick paste – now you slowly add a little water until it reached a smooth semi thick texture, close to yoghurt. Gently toss the dressing with all the ingredients in your bowl, easiest to use your hands here.
  • Slice up the halloumi cheese and fry it on a pan on medium heat until golden. Season to you preference.Serve the spaghetti dish straight away and top it with slices of golden halloumi.
     

Nutrition

Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 794mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 727mg | Iron: 5mg