spaghetti squash
I'm looking for some ideas to eat spaghetti squash, I'm not looking for real recipes, (my idea of cooking is cutting up and baking a sweet potato).
But something to make it more tasty, I was eating it with sweet and sour sauce on it, and it tasted good, but after 4 days of eating it, I'd had enough.
I live alone, so a whole squash lasts me a little while, but after 4 days I was done...
So I'm hoping I can find other ways to eat it, other things I can put on it, something I can take to work with me.
Any ideas?
Thanks
But something to make it more tasty, I was eating it with sweet and sour sauce on it, and it tasted good, but after 4 days of eating it, I'd had enough.
I live alone, so a whole squash lasts me a little while, but after 4 days I was done...
So I'm hoping I can find other ways to eat it, other things I can put on it, something I can take to work with me.
Any ideas?
Thanks
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How about spaghetti squash for breakfast?
Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/228541/spaghetti-squash-hash-browns/3 -
I put pasta sauce on it...delicious 😋4
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First I should say that I can only eat things for 2-3 days in a row before I get pissed off. So I'm not saying this is something you can eat everyday.
I was just having 3 days of sqwash spagetti mixed with normal spagetti for lunch (for me mixing them is very important). I boil the normal spagetti (30-40gr) in vegetable cube stock and add the butternut sqwash i.e. boodles (150gr) towards the end. I drain and then mix in some red pepper bruschetta sauce (75gr) (which I buy in a jar) and eat them with laughing cow triangles on the side (3 pieces). The whole portion comes to 350cal and is very satisfying for me.
I do the same with zoodles but the boodles are better. I cook them well so that they have only a little bite to them but not too much.1 -
First I should say that I can only eat things for 2-3 days in a row before I get pissed off. So I'm not saying this is something you can eat everyday.
I was just having 3 days of sqwash spagetti mixed with normal spagetti for lunch (for me mixing them is very important). I boil the normal spagetti (30-40gr) in vegetable cube stock and add the butternut sqwash i.e. boodles (150gr) towards the end. I drain and then mix in some red pepper bruschetta sauce (75gr) (which I buy in a jar) and eat them with laughing cow triangles on the side (3 pieces). The whole portion comes to 350cal and is very satisfying for me.
I do the same with zoodles but the boodles are better. I cook them well so that they have only a little bite to them but not too much.
What is zoodles and boodles?
I'm trying to stay away from pasta, trying to drop from being pre diabetic, (that's why I'm aiming for the spag. sq.0 -
funjen1972 wrote: »I put pasta sauce on it...delicious 😋
I'll try that, I tried it with parmesan cheese, ick... maybe with the sauce also.0 -
First I should say that I can only eat things for 2-3 days in a row before I get pissed off. So I'm not saying this is something you can eat everyday.
I was just having 3 days of sqwash spagetti mixed with normal spagetti for lunch (for me mixing them is very important). I boil the normal spagetti (30-40gr) in vegetable cube stock and add the butternut sqwash i.e. boodles (150gr) towards the end. I drain and then mix in some red pepper bruschetta sauce (75gr) (which I buy in a jar) and eat them with laughing cow triangles on the side (3 pieces). The whole portion comes to 350cal and is very satisfying for me.
I do the same with zoodles but the boodles are better. I cook them well so that they have only a little bite to them but not too much.
What is zoodles and boodles?
I'm trying to stay away from pasta, trying to drop from being pre diabetic, (that's why I'm aiming for the spag. sq.
Zoodles are called zucchini noodles and boodles are called butternut squash noodles.
You don't need to stay away from carbs if you are pre-diabetic (or even diabetic if it is type 2). Only need to stay at a calorie deficit to lose the extra weight. In any case 30gr spagetti is quite a little amount but adds the important taste.
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diet/nhs-diet-advice.html
Read the above. NHS is the national health service in the UK (in case you're not from the UK and didn't know). Their advice is to eat pasta.
Please inform yourself from reputable sources because extreme and unnecessary restrictions might get you further from your health goals.
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Greek yogurt, stevia, cinnamon, sea salt, sugar free maple syrup💪🏻👌🏻😍2
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A few days ago someone made me spaghetti squash with pasta sauce and grilled chicken breast. It was super good and I am usually not on board with vegetable-based "pasta."0
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chicken and alfredo sauce. yummy!3
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Such yummy suggestions!!!!0
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pinggolfer96 wrote: », sugar free maple syrup💪🏻👌🏻😍
Where do you find sugar free maple syrup? Maple syrup is the sap from a maple tree, there is no added sugar.
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I'm looking for some ideas to eat spaghetti squash, I'm not looking for real recipes, (my idea of cooking is cutting up and baking a sweet potato).
But something to make it more tasty, I was eating it with sweet and sour sauce on it, and it tasted good, but after 4 days of eating it, I'd had enough.
I live alone, so a whole squash lasts me a little while, but after 4 days I was done...
So I'm hoping I can find other ways to eat it, other things I can put on it, something I can take to work with me.
Any ideas?
Thanks
I know many people use it as a sub for regular spaghetti but my taste buds say nay. however ! I mix freshly cooked and drained sketti squash with chinese seasons and a little sesame oil and it subs beautifully for those glossy thin rice noodles. Mix with some chinese stir fry frozen and cook it up!0 -
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DoubleUbea wrote: »
At times I hope they did just that I sent me to where I can drink nice St. Lucian rum year round
move to florida! I have a rum distillery here about 30 miles away! lol no... don't really move to Flori-i-duhhh1 -
I’ve been getting those giant jars of pesto from Costco for like $5 I think? It last a while but I just toss a big spoonful of it in and toss it with a protein like grilled chicken. It can be a little higher fat meal... so it’s not everyday but on days I can spare it. Other health food stores have some creative pesto flavors too beyond basil.0
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I make a spaghetti squash, add pizza sauce, pineapple, ham, and Italian seasonings - mix it all up and either microwave or put in the oven for a bit. To me, it’s like the flavors of a Hawaiian Pizza! However, I’m sure you could do with your fave pizza toppings - peppers and onions; pepperoni and sausage; meatballs and ricotta.... etc. just need the pizza sauce base and the Italian seasonings, then good to go!1
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Try a little olive oil and pepper. Simples.
Eating single, I’d take half the cooked squash and stuff it in muffin tins (swirl them with a fork to make little nests) and freeze it. When solid, pop them out of the tins and store the single servings in a freezer bag.
I have silicone muffin tins so frozen foods pop right out.
Don’t risk hating a perfectly good food from tedium.2 -
Try a little olive oil and pepper. Simples.
Eating single, I’d take half the cooked squash and stuff it in muffin tins (swirl them with a fork to make little nests) and freeze it. When solid, pop them out of the tins and store the single servings in a freezer bag.
I have silicone muffin tins so frozen foods pop right out.
Don’t risk hating a perfectly good food from tedium.
Neat idea, 'coarse I'll have to buy tins....0 -
First I should say that I can only eat things for 2-3 days in a row before I get pissed off. So I'm not saying this is something you can eat everyday.
I was just having 3 days of sqwash spagetti mixed with normal spagetti for lunch (for me mixing them is very important). I boil the normal spagetti (30-40gr) in vegetable cube stock and add the butternut sqwash i.e. boodles (150gr) towards the end. I drain and then mix in some red pepper bruschetta sauce (75gr) (which I buy in a jar) and eat them with laughing cow triangles on the side (3 pieces). The whole portion comes to 350cal and is very satisfying for me.
I do the same with zoodles but the boodles are better. I cook them well so that they have only a little bite to them but not too much.
What is zoodles and boodles?
I'm trying to stay away from pasta, trying to drop from being pre diabetic, (that's why I'm aiming for the spag. sq.
Zoodles are called zucchini noodles and boodles are called butternut squash noodles.
You don't need to stay away from carbs if you are pre-diabetic (or even diabetic if it is type 2). Only need to stay at a calorie deficit to lose the extra weight. In any case 30gr spagetti is quite a little amount but adds the important taste.
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diet/nhs-diet-advice.html
Read the above. NHS is the national health service in the UK (in case you're not from the UK and didn't know). Their advice is to eat pasta.
Please inform yourself from reputable sources because extreme and unnecessary restrictions might get you further from your health goals.
Don't worry, nothing extreme here, just trying to eat more fruits and veggys and less pasta/breads.
I'll read up on the link though, thanks
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We make a sauce with roasted red peppers, balsamic vinegar, garlic, basil, salt/pepper. Puree it and you're good to go.0
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Great question! I love spaghetti squash; there's so much you can do with it (besides substitute pasta). You can make them into hash browns for a reduced-carb substitute. You can make BBQ sliders out of it by mixing it with BBQ sauce, place on a slider bun with some lettuce and onion. You can bake it with broccoli and cheddar, or eggs and avocado slices as a breakfast dish. You could use it as a lo mein and add veggies and low sodium soy sauce. Could also work for stir fry I bet. Spaghetti squash would work well in pad thai. You could also do baked pasta dishes with it (instead of using regular pasta, use the spaghetti squash). It would work just as well.3
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I'm so boring with my squash. Quartered, then thin coat of olive oil on the fleshy bits, sprinkle of salt and pepper and bake. Occasionally as a soup ingredient, and I love roasting the seeds.1
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I had it today with chicken tikka masala on it, instead of rice.3
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I tried spaghetti squash for the first time this weekend. I was reluctant to try it because I am not a fan of other squashes. I thought it was delicious! I can see how there could be many flavor possibilities. This was one of the most interesting recipes I saw: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a22552880/spaghetti-squash-cheesy-bread-recipe/0
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I like to dice up tomato and onion and bake, season with salt and pepper and bake until tomatoes blister. You could also sautée this too. Put this on your spaghetti squash with some melted cheese and it's pretty yummy.0
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I like adding it to a bowl of soup or vegetarian chili. It bulks it up and makes it more filling for very few additional calories. My kids love it with baked potato toppings--plain Greek yogurt, bacon bits, scallions and S&P.0
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roast with salt and pepper around 400 so it caramelizes- I toss with kale and blue cheese crumbles0
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Kimmotion5783 wrote: »Great question! I love spaghetti squash; there's so much you can do with it (besides substitute pasta). You can make them into hash browns for a reduced-carb substitute. You can make BBQ sliders out of it by mixing it with BBQ sauce, place on a slider bun with some lettuce and onion. You can bake it with broccoli and cheddar, or eggs and avocado slices as a breakfast dish. You could use it as a lo mein and add veggies and low sodium soy sauce. Could also work for stir fry I bet. Spaghetti squash would work well in pad thai. You could also do baked pasta dishes with it (instead of using regular pasta, use the spaghetti squash). It would work just as well.
Love some of these ideas. Can't wait to try some of these!0 -
Cut it in half. Scoop out the stringy part. Drizzle with olive oil and Penzey's Fox Point spice. Roast. It's amazing.0
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Kimmotion5783 wrote: »Great question! I love spaghetti squash; there's so much you can do with it (besides substitute pasta). You can make them into hash browns for a reduced-carb substitute. You can make BBQ sliders out of it by mixing it with BBQ sauce, place on a slider bun with some lettuce and onion. You can bake it with broccoli and cheddar, or eggs and avocado slices as a breakfast dish. You could use it as a lo mein and add veggies and low sodium soy sauce. Could also work for stir fry I bet. Spaghetti squash would work well in pad thai. You could also do baked pasta dishes with it (instead of using regular pasta, use the spaghetti squash). It would work just as well.
Wow, I am in awe of what you do with spaghetti squash! How does the taste compare to potatoes in hash browns? Can't even imagine it substituted for a slider - what is that taste like?0
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