Easy Healthful Gingered Spaghetti Squash Food

GARLIC-GINGER ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place spaghetti squash in a baking dish, cut-side up. Combine butter, olive oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and chile flakes in a small bowl. Spread mixture evenly on the cut side of the spaghetti squash; pour any extra mixture in the center of each squash. Lightly sprinkle with kosher salt.
• Bake in the preheated oven until soft, about 1 hour.
• Scrape the squash into strands with 2 forks and mix with the seasoned butter in each squash. Serve warm.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH STIR-FRY

Steps:

• TOFU (optional): Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drain liquid from the tofu and wrap the block of tofu in a clean dish towel to dry it out a bit. Then cut into 1/2-inch cubes and place on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Add toasted sesame oil and coconut aminos and toss to coat. Spread into an even layer and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until golden brown with crispy edges. Set aside.
• SPAGHETTI SQUASH: If you don't already have leftover cooked spaghetti squash, prepare at this time in either the Instant Pot or oven. The Instant Pot is our preferred method when short on time and the oven is preferred for superior flavor. Shred with a fork and set aside.
• SAUCE: Prepare sauce by adding all ingredients (peanut butter, coconut aminos or tamari, maple syrup, lime juice, and chili garlic sauce (optional)) to a small mixing bowl and whisking to combine. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more chili garlic sauce for heat, lime juice for acidity, maple syrup for sweetness, peanut butter to thicken, or coconut aminos for saltiness and depth of flavor. Set aside.
• STIR-FRY: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add sesame oil, mushrooms, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-6 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat to medium if browning too quickly. Add garlic, ginger, and green onion (optional) and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add tofu, 3 cups cooked spaghetti squash (adjust amount if altering number of servings), and sauce, and stir to coat evenly with sauce. Cook for 2 minutes or until warmed.
• GARNISH: Optionally, garnish with lime wedges, sliced green onion, cilantro, and chopped peanuts. Add sriracha or chili garlic sauce for a little more heat.
• Best when fresh. Leftovers will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet over medium heat until warmed. Not freezer friendly.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH HONEY GINGER GLAZE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise.
• Remove seeds; place in large baking pan, cut side down.
• Bake 45 minutes or until skin is tender and strands can be loosened easily with a fork.
• In sauté pan, cook ginger with unsalted butter until tender.
• Add chicken base (chicken base is concentrated, paste-like flavor essence sold in larger supermarkets and gourmet stores), honey and brown sugar.
• Mix water and cornstarch and add to ginger mixture.
• Let simmer for 5 minutes; keep warm.
• When squash is done, place strands in a shallow dish and top with 2 tablespoons salted butter.
• Top with desired amount of honey ginger glaze.

EVERYTHING-SPICED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Put 1 large halved and seeded spaghetti squash in a bowl with 2 tablespoons water. Cover and microwave until tender, about 15 minutes; scrape into strands. Brown 2 sliced shallots in a skillet with butter and olive oil, 4 to 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add 3 sliced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute. Add the squash and cook 2 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds and 2 teaspoons poppy seeds; season with salt.

GINGER-SCALLION SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Place 1 halveed seeded spaghetti squash in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons water; cover and microwave until tender, 15 minutes. Let cool, then scrape with a fork. Puree 1/2 cup chopped carrots with 1/4 cup water, a 1-inch piece of ginger, the whites from 3 scallions, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, sysauce and rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Toss with the squash and scallion greens. Top with toasted sesame seeds.

HEALTHY CURRIED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place the cut-side down in a microwave-safe baking dish (the halves can overlap one another a bit) and add 1 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until very tender and a knife easily pierces the skin of the squash, 15 to 18 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Carefully uncover and let stand until cool enough to handle but still warm.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small nonstick skillet. Add the ginger and garam masala until fragrant. Stir in the lemon juice and honey. Season with the salt. The sauce should be sweet and sour.
• Scrape the flesh of the squash into a bowl, using a fork, to make long noodle-like strands. Toss with the sauce and cilantro. Season with additional salt.
• Calories: 140 Fat: 5 grams Saturated Fat: 1 gram Protein: 2 grams Carbohydrates: 26 grams Sugar: 6 grams Fiber: 0 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams Sodium: 170 milligrams