Spaghetti Squash With Spinach Feta And Herbed White Beans Food

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH FETA

Steps:

• Put 2 halved, seeded spaghetti squash in a microwave-safe bowl; add 1/4 cup water, cover and microwave 16 minutes. Let cool slightly, then scrape into strands with a fork. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano and a pinch each of cinnamon and sugar; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer; season with salt. Add the squash and toss. Top with feta.

HERBED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Using a sharp knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise and place, cut side down, in a baking dish. Add enough water to come 1/2-inch up the sides of the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes, until the squash is easily pierced with a paring knife. Turn squash over and cover with foil again and continue to cook another 15 minutes, until the squash is very tender. Remove from the oven, uncover, and allow to cool slightly. Using a spoon, remove the seeds and discard. Using a fork, gently pull the strands of squash away from the peel and place the squash strands into a mixing bowl.
• Heat a skillet. Add the butter, spaghetti squash, herbs, salt and pepper and toss thoroughly but gently to heat and combine. Serve immediately or cover and keep warm until ready to serve.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SPINACH, FETA AND HERBED WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine beans, basil, oregano, 1 tablespoon olive oil and the vinegar:set aside.
• Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds. Put each half face down in a glass pie plate with 1/4 cup of water. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave each for 7 - 10 minutes until the flesh feels soft.Let it stand for 5 minutes and then pull out the strands of flesh and place then in a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, wash and trim stems from spinach. Stack leaves and cut crosswise into 1/4 inch (5 mm) wide strips; set aside).
• In a large frypan , heat butter and remaining one tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic;saute for 1 minute.
• Add spinach and saute for 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach is just wilted.
• Add feta cheese and bean mixture; heat through.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add spinach mixture to squash and toss.
• Transfer to serving platter and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Cut squash in half and coat lightly in olive oil, salt and pepper and roast in oven for >1hr at 350F until fork can be used to separate out the strands in the squash.
• In pan heat remaining olive oil and lightly cook garlic, then add broccolini, cook a few minutes.
• Add beans and herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Remove strands of squash and add to pan as you go, and cook the "spaghetti" until just as soft as you would like. Makes 4 hefty portions.