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Spaghetti Squash with Balsamic Vegetables and Toasted Pine Nuts Recipe

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The veggies can be prepped while the squash is cooking in the microwave, so I can have a satisfying low carb and low fat meal on the table in 30 minutes. —Deanna McDonald, Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Spaghetti Squash with Balsamic Vegetables and Toasted Pine Nuts Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

20 15 35

Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)
1 cup chopped carrots
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and halved
1 medium zucchini, chopped
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Directions

Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high 15-18 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute carrots and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in beans, tomatoes, artichokes, zucchini, vinegar, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until heated through.
When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Serve with bean mixture. Sprinkle with nuts. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup bean mixture with 2/3 cup squash and 4 teaspoons nuts equals 275 calories, 10 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 510 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 11 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 lean meat.

Originally published as Spaghetti Squash with Balsamic Vegetables in Healthy Cooking October/November 2012

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Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2012 by rellmac

Spectacular! This is absolutely one of the best recipes I've ever made.

Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2012 by vbange

I loved this recipe. It was the first time my children had spaghetti squash, and they balked, but I will try it again and I think they will like it. The flavors were delicious. We followed the recipe as written. Thanks for a great recipe!

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2012 by Momof2boysandajzgigi

This recipe was easy and very tasty! Even my 16 year old son who hates everything asked for more!!