Spaghetti Squash with Moroccan Spices Recipe

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Here’s an easy recipe that’s best prepared in the microwave versus a conventional oven. A colorful blend of spices livens up the delicate strands of squash.—Lillian Julow, Gainesville, FL

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Spaghetti Squash with Moroccan Spices Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash (4 pounds)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Directions

Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-18 minutes or until tender.
In a small skillet, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in the cumin, salt, cinnamon and pepper sauce. When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Toss with butter mixture and cilantro. Yield: 6 servings.

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

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 104 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 360 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Spaghetti Squash with Moroccan Spices in Country Woman October/November 2009, p36