Spaghetti Squash............

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Gawdam! Where have I been? Recently tried spaghetti squash (I don't like squash), a little dab of low salt soy sauce and WoW! Tried it again another night, and mixed in with some brown rice and a bit more low salt soy sauce, and also really good.

Now I'm thinking I can use it almost like tofu... goes good with a lot of stuff and a mild flavor.

Spaghetti Sauce
Chicken and shrimp w/ veggie mix
Chopped Beef and BBQ sauce

you blokes ever play around with this?

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AND it is extremely easy to make!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cut the Squash or Leave It Whole?

Once your spaghetti squash is nice and clean, you have two options: cut it in half or leave it whole. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages when you microwave spaghetti squash.
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Cutting a spaghetti squash in half is hard work. An uncooked squash is hard – the flesh is hard, and the rind is even harder. You'll need a big sharp knife, a steady hand, and a good deal of effort. Once it's cooked, it's a lot easier to cut, which is why some people prefer to cook it whole.

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Most microwaves will fit a whole squash, but not all will fit two squash halves. If you have a big squash and a small microwave, you might not be able to place the halves side by side and cook them together. It just means you'll have to cook them in two batches – not a huge deal, but it does take a bit more time and teensy bit effort.

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Microwaving spaghetti squash whole can have unfortunate consequences. That is, the squash might explode. If you're lucky, the mess will be contained to the microwave and you might even get a few usable chunks from the mess. If you're not lucky, the door to the microwave will fly open and you'll have spaghetti squash all over the kitchen. Not so fun!

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Microwaving a whole squash takes a bit longer. If you're short on time, you may just want to go ahead and cut the squash in half. You'll save a few minutes cooking time.

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Cutting a hot squash can be tricky, too. It's not as hard as cutting a raw squash, but if you're not careful, you can burn yourself. And then you have to scoop out piping hot seeds! Again, it's not as hard as when it's raw, but you still need to be careful.

[bikeral]

And for us calorie macro geeks

Serving size 1 cup 155g

calories 42
Fat 0
Carb 10
Protein 1

[Riptorn]

Never had it. What about in a croc pot with red gravy on low. Scoop it out upon return from work. Or in a pressure cooker with water soy and garlic.

Both ideas for cooking whole w/o exploding it.

Lol or just create a vent hole while microwaving. I don't use microwaves that much as you may notice.

[Lunk1]

Nice manicure TR

[Riptorn]

Nice manicure TR

Don't you start going on about those not being his real hands now. Hehe, I kid, I kid.

[GirlyGymRat]

Nice manicure TR

i noticed that the finger nails are kinda long for a guy just sayin...

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i noticed that the finger nails are kinda long for a guy just sayin...

Don't you start going on about those not being his real hands now. Hehe, I kid, I kid.

Nice manicure TR

NO, I am NOT metrosexual like some of you numbnutts here.

Just some pics off the internet to help you understand what a spaghetti squash is.

[bikeral]

I believe its numbnuts

[Sfla80]

Typically goes well with nuts. Usually a sweet butter or like u did with a red sauce. I was doing butternut squash for a long time on cuts.

Used to serve it all the time and bunch of different ways.

[RaginCajun]

NO, I am NOT metrosexual like some of you numbnutts here.

Just some pics off the internet to help you understand what a spaghetti squash is.

that's not what your biker friends say behind your back!

[austinite]

thanks TR! I actually went out to all stores in my area looking for Zuchinni pasta and couldnt find it. This method I will have to try!

[GirlyGymRat]

NO, I am NOT metrosexual like some of you numbnutts here.

Just some pics off the internet to help you understand what a spaghetti squash is.

this is a first on me being called a metrosexual numbnuts....mostly been called a princess, diva!

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this is a first on me being called a metrosexual numbnuts....mostly been called a princess, diva!

yeah, yeah....

that's what I meant to say.

(crummy speach impediment!!)

[Full_Auto]

i work for a specialty foods/specialty produce distributor in the US. squash is really good, and now is the time of year to try many different kinds......including, delicata squash, carnival squash, sweet dumpling squash, acorn squash, butternut, buttercup, kuri, spaghetti, etc. the list goes on and on!!!

roasted with cinnamon, drizzled with olive oil, a little salt & pepper....YUM

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I usually eat it with butter or olive oil on it and salt. Stuff really tastes amazing. Takes a long time to cook unfortunately, or would eat more often. Had it in place of spaghetti noodles this week, and still have more left overs. I usually cut it in half and season and put the fat on it during cooking, with some water on the pan. The hardest part is the end when it is hot to scrape out the flesh.

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I usually eat it with butter or olive oil on it and salt. Stuff really tastes amazing. Takes a long time to cook unfortunately, or would eat more often. Had it in place of spaghetti noodles this week, and still have more left overs. I usually cut it in half and season and put the fat on it during cooking, with some water on the pan. The hardest part is the end when it is hot to scrape out the flesh.

you must be cooking in the oven. I put it in the microwave, and was done in 12 minutes or so....

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you must be cooking in the oven. I put it in the microwave, and was done in 12 minutes or so....

yes like an hour in the oven. Does microwave dry it out at all?

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or cause it to explode? or pop?

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yes like an hour in the oven. Does microwave dry it out at all?

NO! cut it in half, scoop it out, and both halves in a glass baking pan with a half inch of water. very moist.

or cause it to explode? or pop?

not if you cut it in half and clean it out first

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NO! cut it in half, scoop it out, and both halves in a glass baking pan with a half inch of water. very moist.



not if you cut it in half and clean it out first

basically what I do in oven, thanks will try this next time. Also I found if you keep it prior to cooking in the fridge it can last a few months. One I made this week was old and seeds were sprouting, but it was still a perfectly good spaghetti squash.

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basically what I do in oven, thanks will try this next time. Also I found if you keep it prior to cooking in the fridge it can last a few months. One I made this week was old and seeds were sprouting, but it was still a perfectly good spaghetti squash.

Not experienced like you. this is all new to me, as anytime someone puts squash in front of my only thought is YUCK!

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Not experienced like you. this is all new to me, as anytime someone puts squash in front of my only thought is YUCK!

I'll eat regular squash, but prefer it to not be squishy, spaghetti squash is completely different, much better. Also things made with butternut squash, like soups are amazing. And pumpkin soup where you cook the soup in the pumpkin then scrape the edges when you serve it is pretty amazing too.

[Sfla80]

If u have a pressure cooker or steamer weather it be pots or microwave. All work. More flavor roasted but steaming/microwaving is quick and easy.

[GirlyGymRat]

If u have a pressure cooker or steamer weather it be pots or microwave. All work. More flavor roasted but steaming/microwaving is quick and easy.

do you cut into large pieces for the pressure cooker or cut inhalf, de-seed like the oven?

[Lord Me of There]

One of my personal faves. Cut in half, brushed with olive oil, just a little salt and cracked black pepper and then face down on the grill. Good hot fire, about 7-9 mins and what an awsome taste. Goes with anything or as a complete stand alone entree...so many ways to serve it.

[bikeral]

Gave it a go today. Salt/pepper EVOO