CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
Vegetables |
Toronto |
Low fat, Vegetables, Tried |
8 |
servings |
INGREDIENTS
4 |
lb |
Spaghetti Squash; One |
1 |
tb |
Margarine |
3 |
|
Cloves Garlic; Minced |
1 |
c |
Fresh Parsley; Coarsely Chopped Or Grated Zucchini |
1/4 |
c |
Plain Low-Fat Yogurt; Optional |
|
|
Fresh Ground Black Pepper; To Taste |
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cook squash: a. [Ellen's note - have to microwave a few minutes before
being able to cut into halves or quarters] Pierce spaghetti squash in 10 to
15 places with a fork. Place halves or quarters cut side up on
microwave-safe baking dish; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on 100%
power approximately 7 to 8 minutes per pound or until flesh is tender when
pierced with a fork. Turn pieces over halfway through cooking. Let stand 5
minutes. or b. In a large pot of boiling water, cook whole spaghetti squash
until tender when pierced with a skewer, about 30 minutes (but some
varieties of spaghetti squash may take longer). or c. Cut squash in half
crosswise; scoop out seeds. Steam for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.
2. In a small skillet, melt margarine over medium-low heat; add garlic and
cook until tender, about 1 minute.
3. Drain squash and cut in half crosswise. [Cutting the squash lengthwise
cuts the strands in half.] Scoop out seeds. Run tines of fork lengthwise
over squash to loosen spaghetti-like strands; scoop out strands into baking
dish or serving bowl. Add garlic mixture, parsley, yogurt (if using), and
pepper to taste; toss to mix. Makes 8 servings.
NOTES : The only time I made this, I used the microwave to cook the
spaghetti squash, only because I don't own a pot large enough to have
contained the squash for cooking on top of the stove. The parsley and
garlic provided the only noticeable flavours in this dish, but fortunately
I like parsley and garlic. Modified for squash cooking instructions and
entered to MasterCook by Ellen Pickett, Toronto, Canada.
Recipe by: Anne Lindsay, The Lighthearted Cookbook, p. 119
Posted to EAT-LF Digest by "Ellen Pickett" <[email protected]> on Apr 23,
1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.
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