Transform your spaghetti night with a healthier alternative: spaghetti squash.
Unlike traditional pasta noodles, squash is a nutrient-rich, fiber-packed source of carbohydrates.
This allows you a deliciously wholesome twist to your meal while providing essential nutrients.
Plus, it freezes beautifully! For ultimate convenience, portion and freeze it individually, ready to grab whenever you need a quick and nutritious whole food carbohydrate option.
Say goodbye to pasta guilt and hello to the nutritious delight of spaghetti squash!
Ingredients:
Water | 1 cup | 250 mL |
Spaghetti squash, medium | 1 each | 1 each |
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pour the water into a large glass casserole dish.
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and lay each squash half with the inside facing down in the casserole dish.
- Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, until a fork can easy pierce through the squash.
Makes 4 servings (155 g /serving). 1 serving = ~ 1 cup
recipe courtesy of nutritionrx.ca