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Spaghetti Squash Medley Recipe

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"We raise spaghetti squash in our garden, and I enjoy coming up with different ways to use it," writes Wanda Ivan of Salina, Kansas. "We like the colorful mix of tomatoes, carrot, broccoli and snow peas in this microwave dish."

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Spaghetti Squash Medley Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 5 Servings

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Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)
2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons water
2 ounces fresh or frozen snow peas, sliced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cut squash in half lengthwise, discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish or plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Cool.
Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes, oil and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until tomatoes are softened, stirring once. Stir in the basil, salt and pepper.
Place broccoli, carrot and water in another microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Add peas; cover and cook 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. Add to tomato mixture.
When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands; toss with tomato mixture. Serve with Parmesan cheese. Yield: 5 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 132 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 336 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Spaghetti Squash Medley in Light & Tasty October/November 2003, p18

Seeding Tomatoes

Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy fresh juicy tomatoes in all types of recipes. It's usually not necessary to remove the seeds from tomatoes before using. But for some recipes, seeding the tomatoes can improve the dish's appearance or eliminate excess moisture. For example, it's not important to seed tomatoes when preparing a tossed salad. But it's nice to remove the seeds when making creamy tomato soup to ensure a smooth texture. And using seeded tomatoes when assembling a casserole can prevent it from becoming watery. To remove the seeds from a tomato, cut it in half horizontally and remove the stem. Holding a tomato half over a bowl or sink, scrape out seeds with a small spoon or squeeze the tomato to force out the seeds. Then slice or dice as directed in the recipe.

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Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by Bonnie A Lowry

This recipe is absolutely delicious! This is a great way to present spaghetti squash along with other fresh garden veggies. I encourage everybody to try this recipe.