SPAGHETTI SQUASH???

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Jeanine_Colavecchi
Jeanine_Colavecchi Posts: 185 Member
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So I have discovered how awesome and healthy spaghetti squash is...and love it! I use it instead of pasta now and don't miss it at all :) Does anyone have any other healthy...low calorie spaghetti squash recipes besides the one I usually make with just pasta sauce and veggies?
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  • tater8589
    tater8589 Posts: 616
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    I like to use yougurt butter (about a tbs) and some garlic salt and fresh pepper in mine.
  • sweebum
    sweebum Posts: 1,060 Member
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    Hmm I will watch this one, I've only used it as noodles or with tomato sauce:tongue:
  • ltlemermaid
    ltlemermaid Posts: 637 Member
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    watching this one since I do pasta sauce with lots of veggies and feta cheese usually
  • sweetheart03622
    sweetheart03622 Posts: 928 Member
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    I haven't tried it myself, but I've heard that it's great as a dessert with some cinnamon, a pinch of brown sugar, and a little nutmeg
  • tlynnweb
    tlynnweb Posts: 201 Member
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    I do mine with low fat feta, cherry tomatoes, a little butter and garlic! It's good with shredded chicken in it too!
  • rmkorama
    rmkorama Posts: 232 Member
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    try this. I did a version of it a couple weeks ago and it was delish!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/138466-spaghetti-squash-casserole-easy-delicious
  • justscrappy
    justscrappy Posts: 11 Member
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    I have stuffed it with meat and veggies and then baked it, kind of like stuffed peppers.
  • Thorneapple
    Thorneapple Posts: 154
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    I recently mixed some spaghetti squash with green beans and a little parmesean cheese. It was delish!
  • iluvmine
    iluvmine Posts: 56 Member
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    I made up a recipe for spaghetti, see ingredients below. Its yummy.

    1/2 lbs Turkey Ground Beef (90/10 or better) or 1/2 lbs Ground Beef (90/10 or better)
    2 chicken/apple sausage sliced (sooo good)!!
    1 bell pepper chopped
    1 red onion chopped
    2 squash sliced
    2 zuchinni ( i think thats how u spell it) sliced
    1 cup of mushrooms
    2 tbsp of garlic powder
    1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper
    1/4 tsp of salt
    1 tsp of pepper
    1 can of rotel tomatos (mild)
    1 package of whole wheat spaghetti noodles (cant even tell the difference)

    serves about 6 and under 500 calories..
  • GravyGurl
    GravyGurl Posts: 1,070
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    Love, love LOVE spagetti squash... here is a recipe that I use alot, along with several others... will post them once I find them.

    Here is the first one...

    1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    1 onion, chopped
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
    3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
    3 tablespoons sliced black olives
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
    2. Place spaghetti squash cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. Remove squash from oven, and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled.
    3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook only until tomatoes are warm.
    4. Use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash, and place in a medium bowl. Toss with the sauteed vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. Serve warm.
  • Jeanine_Colavecchi
    Jeanine_Colavecchi Posts: 185 Member
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    Yea I was thinking a casserole type thing...this looks good! Thanks so much!
  • GravyGurl
    GravyGurl Posts: 1,070
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    * 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
    * 1 tablespoon olive oil
    * 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
    * 2 tomatoes, chopped
    * 1 green bell pepper, chopped
    * 1 clove garlic, minced
    * 1 tablespoon olive oil
    * 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    * 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    * salt and pepper to taste

    Directions

    1. Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
    2. Place squash halves in a shallow baking pan with about 1 inch of water.
    3. Bake squash in the preheated oven until soft, about 1 hour.
    4. Scrape flesh of squash from the rind using a fork and place in a large serving bowl.
    5. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until the vegetables are soft and the liquid has reduced, about 10 minutes; pour into the bowl with the squash; toss to combine. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, the vinegar, and cilantro and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

    Nutritional Information open nutritional information

    Amount Per Serving Calories: 134 | Total Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Jeanine_Colavecchi
    Jeanine_Colavecchi Posts: 185 Member
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    I have stuffed it with meat and veggies and then baked it, kind of like stuffed peppers.

    Oh, actually if you stuffed the squash in peppers like you said...that would be good! Thanks!
  • Jeanine_Colavecchi
    Jeanine_Colavecchi Posts: 185 Member
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    try this. I did a version of it a couple weeks ago and it was delish!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/138466-spaghetti-squash-casserole-easy-delicious

    Mmmm, I'm totally going to make this! thanks !!!
  • Jeanine_Colavecchi
    Jeanine_Colavecchi Posts: 185 Member
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    * 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
    * 1 tablespoon olive oil
    * 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
    * 2 tomatoes, chopped
    * 1 green bell pepper, chopped
    * 1 clove garlic, minced
    * 1 tablespoon olive oil
    * 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    * 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    * salt and pepper to taste

    Directions

    1. Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
    2. Place squash halves in a shallow baking pan with about 1 inch of water.
    3. Bake squash in the preheated oven until soft, about 1 hour.
    4. Scrape flesh of squash from the rind using a fork and place in a large serving bowl.
    5. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until the vegetables are soft and the liquid has reduced, about 10 minutes; pour into the bowl with the squash; toss to combine. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, the vinegar, and cilantro and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

    Nutritional Information open nutritional information

    Amount Per Serving Calories: 134 | Total Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg


    Ohhh this one sounds yummy!!!! Mexican spin on it....awesome!
  • GravyGurl
    GravyGurl Posts: 1,070
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    * 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
    * 1 tablespoon olive oil
    * 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
    * 2 tomatoes, chopped
    * 1 green bell pepper, chopped
    * 1 clove garlic, minced
    * 1 tablespoon olive oil
    * 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    * 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    * salt and pepper to taste

    Directions

    1. Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
    2. Place squash halves in a shallow baking pan with about 1 inch of water.
    3. Bake squash in the preheated oven until soft, about 1 hour.
    4. Scrape flesh of squash from the rind using a fork and place in a large serving bowl.
    5. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until the vegetables are soft and the liquid has reduced, about 10 minutes; pour into the bowl with the squash; toss to combine. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, the vinegar, and cilantro and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

    Nutritional Information open nutritional information

    Amount Per Serving Calories: 134 | Total Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg


    Ohhh this one sounds yummy!!!! Mexican spin on it....awesome!

    It is very yummy!!! I have to make a double batch around our house!
  • tameka1220
    tameka1220 Posts: 517 Member
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    I made it for my teens. They tore it up! LOL!! THey actually thought it was spaghetti noodles. Then I told them what it was! THe look on their face...priceless. But now my son (age 14) keep asking me to make it again, LOL!! Its a very good meal
  • SweetyGirl
    SweetyGirl Posts: 40
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    Check Cleochatra's low carb site:

    http://blog.yourlighterside.com/p/eats-recipes.html

    In the list of main dish recipes, see Italian Spaghetti Squash Bake and Mexican Spaghetti Squash Bake. I've made them both and they are really good. The addition of the the eggs is what keeps the dish from being too watery. I think you can do many variations, using what you have on hand. She has a lot of other great recipes as well.
  • kzaunbrecher
    kzaunbrecher Posts: 6
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    How many servings does it make??
  • ShellyBrew
    ShellyBrew Posts: 823
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