Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1(3 pound)spaghetti squash
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1cupwater, or as needed
Cooking Directions
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Carefully cut stem end off spaghetti squash. Poke a few small slits in squash in a dotted line where you plan to slice squash.
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Carefully cut between the slits until squash is cut in half. Scoop out seeds and pulp.
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Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Place squash in a 9×13-inch microwave-safe dish, cut-side down. Pour water into the dish so it is at least 1/2 inch deep.
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Microwave on High until skin is soft and can be pierced with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes. If the dish is too big to rotate, turn off the turntable and rotate the dish halfway through.
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Recipe Tips
Cook time will vary according to squash size and microwave wattage.
To make squash easier to cut, poke holes in squash and microwave for 5 minutes before cutting.
You can reserve seeds and roast them as you would pumpkin seeds.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe4 | |
| Calories106 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 2g |
2% |
| Saturated Fat 0g |
2% |
| Sodium 60mg |
3% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24g |
9% |
| Protein 2g |
4% |
| Vitamin C 7mg |
8% |
| Calcium 80mg |
6% |
| Iron 1mg |
6% |
| Potassium 368mg |
8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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