Moroccan Spaghetti Squash Food

MOROCCAN SPICED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Pierce squash (about an inch deep) all over with a small sharp knife to prevent bursting. Cook in an 800-watt microwave oven on high power (100 percent) for 6 to 7 minutes. Turn squash over and microwave until squash feels slightly soft when pressed, 8 to 10 minutes more. Cool squash for 5 minutes. (You can also bake the squash in a preheated 350°F oven for 1 to 1 1/4 hours).
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute -- don't let this burn. Stir in spices and salt and remove from heat.
• Carefully halve squash lengthwise (this will let off steam so be very careful!) and remove seeds (throw them away or compost them). Over a bowl, scrape squash flesh with a fork, loosening and separating strands as you remove it. Toss with spiced butter and cilantro. Serve immediately.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH MARINARA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Split the squashes in half and scrape out seeds. Line an oven tray with aluminum foil. Season the spaghetti squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place flesh side down and roast for 30 to 40 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from the oven and let rest until cool enough to handle.
• Meanwhile heat the marinara sauce in a large saute pan.
• When squash is cool enough to handle, using a large kitchen spoon scrape the strands of squash from the inside of the skin. Toss the spaghetti squash in the pan with the hot marinara for just long enough to get hot. Serve and enjoy.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH ONIONS, GARLIC, AND HERBS

Steps:

• Microwave squash cut side down for 20 minutes till soft and fibers separate.
• Meanwhile in a frying pan heat 2 tablespoons of oil and saute onions, and garlic 5 minutes add herbs cook for 2 minutes.
• Add squash and toss.
• Drizzle with remaining garlic and top with cheese and season with salt, nutmeg and pepper to taste.
• Serve and enjoy.

MOROCCAN SPAGHETTI (VERY LOW FAT AND HEALTHY)

Steps:

• Put spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water and cook as long as the packet suggests. Mine takes 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a non-stick pan and spray with low fat cooking spray.
• Add the onions, garlic and mushrooms and sautee until they start to get soft which was about 5 minutes for me. If they start to stick just put in a splash of water. This is a good way to 'fry' things without fat.
• Add the tomatoes, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric and salt and pepper and lightly simmer for about 8 minutes stirring frequently.
• Stir in the chickpeas and heat just long enough to cook through, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in the fresh herbs and just mix through until they start to wilt.
• Add in cooked spaghetti and stir to make sure all of the pasta is coated in the sauce.
• Serve.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH MOROCCAN SPICES

Steps:

• 1. Pierce squash (about an inch deep) all over with a small sharp knife to prevent bursting. Cook in microwave oven on high power for 6 minutes. Turn squash over and microwave until squash feels slightly soft when pressed, 6 to 8 minutes more. (Time may vary depending on microwave wattage). Cool squash for 5 minutes.
• 2. While squash is cooking, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute.
• 3. Stir in cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper and salt. Remove from heat.
• 4. Carefully halve squash lengthwise (it will give off steam) and remove seeds. Scrape squash flesh with a fork into bowl, loosening and separating strands from skin.
• 5. Toss with spiced butter and fresh cilantro.