Spaghetti Squash with Peanut Sauce & Edamame

This gluten-free, vegan version of peanut noodles has a high protein content thanks to edamame and peanut butter. Spaghetti squash turns delicately sweet when roasted, which pairs wonderfully with the peanut sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 2 1/2- to 3-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • ½ cup smooth natural peanut butter
  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed (see ingredient note)
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper, slices cut in half crosswise
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • ¼ cup sliced scallions
  • ¼ cup chopped unsalted roasted peanuts
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • lime wedges for serving