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Home » Recipes » Main Dishes » Asian Peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir-Fry

Asian Peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir-Fry

December 9, 2011 68 Comments

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Asian Peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir-Fry, an easy homemade low-carb healthy spaghetti squash recipe full of flavor! Learn how to make spaghetti squash in the microwave and turn it into an easy stir-fry like a spaghetti squash pad thai with lots of vegetables, lean ground chicken, and a homemade stir fry sauce with peanut butter. 

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Asian Peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir Fry Recipe - Like spaghetti squash pad thai with lots of vegetables and homemade sauce

I hope you enjoy this Asian peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir-Fry recipe as much as I did!  This easy and healthy Asian Peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir-Fry recipe is to make up for all the cookie and dessert recipes I’ve posted. It’s all about balance right? I also have a great vegetarian or side dish creamy spaghetti squash recipe, Creamy Mushroom Spaghetti Squash. 

Asian Peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir Fry Recipe - Easy chicken stir fry recipe with spaghetti squash, vegetables, and homemade stir fry sauce.

I don’t know why I don’t come up with more healthy spaghetti squash recipes! Spaghetti squash is easy to make and delicious! To be honest though, it took me a little while to like it. I am Italian after all, so substituting some for pasta, took me some time to accept.

I will admit though spaghetti squash is great change from pasta. If you’re wondering what spaghetti squash tastes like, I find that it has a very mild flavor that goes well with so many flavor combinations.

This Asian Peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir-Fry recipe is quick enough for a weeknight meal and bursting with flavor!  It’s easy to change with your family’s favorite vegetables and/or protein! It’s similar to a spaghetti squash pad thai recipe and loaded with lots of vegetables that you can change up based on your preferences and an easy homemade stir-fry sauce with peanut butter.

How to Cut Spaghetti Squash:

The toughest part about cooking spaghetti squash is cutting it in half to cook. You can slit holes in it and bake in the oven to allow the steam to escape, but I just get a sharp knife and cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise.

Be very careful when cutting the spaghetti squash. Similar to a pumpkin, it can be tough to cut in half so make sure you have a sharp knife and you watch your fingers.

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash:

If you’re wondering how to cook a spaghetti squash, there are many ways! Some people microwave spaghetti squash and some roast or bake in the oven. You can even cook spaghetti squash in your crock pot or slow cooker. For this recipe, I decided to microwave the spaghetti squash. But you can see my How to Cook Spaghetti Squash for other options including my easy Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash.

Asian Peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir Fry Recipe - How to cut a spaghetti squash

How to Microwave Spaghetti Squash:

Cut the spaghetti squash in half, remove the seeds, then place the spaghetti squash in a large microwave safe pan with the cut side down.  I love Pyrex glass baking dishes for this. Add a little water to the pan, cover somewhat loosely with plastic wrap, and microwave on high for about 10-15 minutes or until soft.

Depending on the size of your spaghetti squash you may need to cook it a little longer. I’d suggest checking on it every now and then.

Asian Peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir Fry Recipe - How to cook spaghetti squash in the microwave

How to Prepare Spaghetti Squash:

After you cook the spaghetti squash, either in the microwave, or another method, be sure to let it cool slightly. Then using a fork, remove the inside of the spaghetti squash in long threads.  It should come right out. If it’s not, then it’s probably not cooked enough.

Asian Peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir Fry Recipe - How to make spaghetti squash

How to Make Spaghetti Squash Stir-Fry:

While you’re cooking the spaghetti squash in the oven, start cooking the ground chicken and garlic in a large skillet.

You could substitute any kind of ground/chopped meat or omit the meat all together for a vegetarian meal. Ground pork or even shrimp would be great too!

Asian Peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir Fry Recipe - healthy chicken stir fry with lean ground chicken

You can use any kind of vegetables you’d like to this Asian Peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir-Fry. I added mushrooms, green pepper, and red onion but like I said you can use any veggies you want in this recipe.

Asian Peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir Fry Recipe - Like spaghetti squash pad thai with lots of vegetables

Add the veggies to the pan and cook until they start to cook through but still a little firm.

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When everything is cooked through make the homemade stir-fry sauce by adding the soy sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, ginger, and pepper flakes to the pan. A little bit of lime juice really adds a nice freshness to this recipe!

Asian Peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir Fry Recipe - easy stir fry with homemade stir fry sauce with peanut butter

Stir in the cooked spaghetti squash then before serving add some fresh cilantro and chopped peanuts.

Asian Peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir Fry Recipe - low carb chicken stir fry with lots of vegetables and homemade peanut sauce

And there you go, an easy and healthy spaghetti squash stir-fry recipe that is perfect for a family dinner!

Asian Peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir Fry Recipe - healthy chicken stir fry

I hope you enjoy this easy spaghetti squash recipe!


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Let me know if you make it and what you think of this homemade stir-fry.

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Asian Peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir-Fry

A healthy spaghetti squash recipe full of Asian flavors! Similar to spaghetti squash pad thai with an easy sauce and lots of vegetables!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Yield 4 -6 servings
Author Lisa Huff

Ingredients
 

  • 1 large spaghetti squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 (8 oz.) package mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 large green pepper seeds removed & thinly sliced
  • 1 red onion cut in half & thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce (choose a gluten-free brand variety if you're gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • dash ground ginger
  • dash red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup peanuts finely chopped

Instructions

  • Cut squash in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. Remove seeds with spoon. Place squash, cut side down in a microwave safe pan. Add about 1/4 cup of water to pan and cover pan with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for about 10-15 minutes or until squash is soft. Cool slightly. Using a fork, remove squash in long strands.
  • Meanwhile, place large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. Cook garlic and chicken, while crumbling chicken, for about 3-5 minutes or until chicken is about cooked through. Add mushrooms, green pepper, and onions to pan and cook another 4-6 minutes or until vegetables and meat are cooked through.
  • Add soy sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, ginger, and pepper to pan and stir to combine. Add squash and stir to coat. (if you don’t have enough room in your pan, combine in a large mixing bowl).
  • Top with cilantro and peanuts before serving.

Notes

SNAPPY TIPS: If you don’t have a large skillet, cook the chicken and veggies separately then combine in a large mixing bowl at the end.
SNAPPY SUBSTITUTIONS: Instead of mushrooms, peppers, and onions, you can substitute any of your favorite vegetables. You could also substitute any ground or chopped meat instead of ground chicken.
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: low carb dinner, spaghetti squash stir-fry
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Asian Peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir-Fry Recipe - easy homemade chicken stir fry similar to pad thai

Tags: asian, chicken, dinner, healthy, low carb, pad thai, peanut, recipe, spaghetti squash, stir-fry Categories: Main Dishes, Recipes

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Lisa Huff is a Cookbook Author, Freelance Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Blogger/Writer, and award-winning home chef. She loves creating unique recipes from healthy to decadent including cocktails, appetizers, main dishes, dessert recipes and more and has appeared on various shows, publications, and websites. <More about Lisa Huff>

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  1. Lauren19 says

    October 31, 2020 at 6:19 pm

    This is a go to in my house! I cheat though, use ground meat (usually turkey) and a bag of frozen Asian blend veggies. So easy and so good!!

    Reply
    • Lisa Huff says

      November 1, 2020 at 10:10 am

      Thank you! It’s such an oldie but goodie! Ground turkey and frozen veggies are great ideas!

      Reply
  2. Bethany Seeley says

    May 13, 2020 at 7:13 pm

    I made this tonight, and used a small bunch of green onions, 1 large grated carrot, and and a medium chopped zucchini. My husband loved it, and even our 15 month old son gobbled it up! Getting so many veggies into a toddler is a win! :-) I used creamy peanut butter, and served the peanuts on the side to prevent choking.
    Thanks so much, and I will definitely make this again! Yum!!

    Reply
  3. Nancy says

    February 22, 2020 at 6:33 pm

    What is the nutrition information for this recipe? I’m trying to count macros…

    Reply
  4. Audrey says

    January 18, 2020 at 9:43 am

    This was delicious! Substituted ground turkey for the ground chicken. Will definitely make this again!

    Reply
    • Lisa Huff says

      January 18, 2020 at 7:09 pm

      Ground turkey is a great idea! Glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  5. Cindé Adegbesan says

    March 15, 2019 at 6:28 pm

    Amazing recipe! It’s one of my favourites!

    Reply
  6. Carolyn says

    January 26, 2018 at 9:35 pm

    This sounds incredible! I can’t wait to try making it!

    Reply
  7. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    January 26, 2018 at 1:31 am

    This has so much flavor! I love eating spaghetti squash!

    Reply
  8. Hanady | Recipe Nomad says

    January 23, 2018 at 2:03 am

    Love this! I have a spaghetti squash in the freezer- yes you can freeze baked spaghetti squash! Looks like I know what to do with it now!

    Reply
  9. Natalie says

    January 23, 2018 at 1:02 am

    Looks absolutely delicious and so easy to make! I love the fact it’s a low-carb dish, so it’s perfect as dinner for me, especially after workouts.

    Reply
  10. Jillian says

    January 22, 2018 at 11:13 pm

    This looks great, thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  11. Deanna says

    January 22, 2018 at 10:00 pm

    Mmm Im in love with the flavors on this!! Looks so yummy!

    Reply
  12. Hannah says

    January 22, 2018 at 8:52 pm

    Nothing beats spaghetti squash! I love the recipe and I also think I will be making this quite a lot. :D Thanks for the inspo. :)

    Reply
  13. D.C. says

    January 21, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    Great recipe. Had two friends taste it and they loved it. They now have the recipe! Definitely recommended.

    Reply
    • Lisa Huff says

      January 21, 2016 at 1:28 pm

      Thank you so much! Happy to hear you enjoyed!

      Reply
  14. Laura says

    July 11, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    I made this not too long ago and it was great! My husband loved it. It will go into regular rotation- thanks! I didn’t have fresh cilantro so I used dried and it worked out okay.

    Reply
    • Lisa Huff says

      July 25, 2015 at 5:29 pm

      Thanks for the review! Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe. :)

      Reply
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