Spaghetti Squash Crostini with Chorizo & Chickpeas
- 1 whole Spaghetti Squash, Seeds Removed, Halved
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 pound Ground Chicken Chorizo
- 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Chickpeas, Rinsed, Drained
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce
- 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
- 1 whole Baguette, Sliced 1/2 Inch Thick And Lightly Toasted Or Grilled
- 2 Tablespoons Parsley, Garnish
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the halved squash on the baking sheet, cut side up.
- Drizzle the tops with 1/3 of the olive oil each and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Bake the squash for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove baking sheet from oven and set it on a rack.
- Let squash cool slightly before you start to rake the flesh of the squash out of the skin with a fork.
- Discard the skins and set the squash aside.
- Preheat a skillet to medium heat.
- Add the remaining 1/3 of the olive to the pan and then add chicken chorizo.
- Begin to brown it.
- After 5 minutes, add the chickpeas, marinara sauce and red pepper flakes.
- Stir to combine.
- Once the chorizo has been cooked through, remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
- To serve: Place a tablespoon or more of the spaghetti squash on each slice of the grilled baguette.
- Dollop another tablespoon of the chorizo-chickpea mixture on top.
- Garnish with parsley.
- Recipe adapted from Food and Wine Magazine.
olive oil, chicken chorizo, chickpeas, marinara sauce, red pepper, salt, parsley
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/spaghetti-squash-crostini-with-chorizo-chickpeas/ (may not work)