Spaghetti Squash has long been a favorite in the vegetarian community. It’s also great as a substitute for traditional pasta.
Ingredients
1 squash
Spaghetti squash
(about 2 lb./1 kg))
1 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil
(extra-virgin)
1 clove(s)
Garlic
(minced)
1/4 cup
Nutritional yeast
((1 oz./30 g) nutritional)
1 tsp
Oregano, fresh
(minced fresh; or another fresh herb of preference)
1/2 tsp
Himalayan sea salt
(freshly ground)
1 tsp
Black pepper
(freshly ground)
Instructions
Use a paring knife to make several slits in the skin of the spaghetti squash, along the line where you will cut it in half lengthwise. Cook in the microwave for 4 to 5 minutes on high to soften (you MUST make slits before putting it in the microwave to let steam escape).
Remove the squash from the microwave, using a dish towel or oven mitt and place on a cutting board. Cut the squash in half lengthwise along the slits you made, and slice off the stem. Remove and discard the seeds.
Using a sharp, heavy knife or a cleaver, trim the stem end from the squash, then cut it in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and discard.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees
Place the halves, cut side down, in a baking dish and add 1/3 cup (3 fl. oz./80l) water. Bake until tender, about 1 hour.
Transfer the squash to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape out flesh in noodlelike strands, scraping all the way to skin.
Place the squash in a serving bowl and add the olive oil, garlic, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Stir gently to mix well.
Sprinkle with the nutritional yeast and toss to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Sprinkle with the oregano and serve immediately.
Serves 4.
Notes:
CULINARY WELLNESS
Spaghetti Squash is rich in iodine, vitamin c, folate and natural detoxifiers that fight tumors and cancer. It is a known fact that fruits like spaghetti squash are a rich source of antioxidants and spaghetti squash is not an exception.
Nutritional yeast is a great cheese substitute that has almost as much protein as an egg (4 grams)
Garlic aids in treating high blood pressure, reducing cholesterol, improving circulation and lowering blood-sugar levels.
Oregano aids in gastrointestinal health by inhibiting harmful gut flora from causing gas, bloating and abdominal discomfort.
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