Garlicky Spaghetti Squash
Serves 8
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
| 1 tbsp. | Olive oil |
| 4 cloves | Garlic, minced |
| 1 | Spaghetti squash (4-5 lbs) |
| 1/2 cup | Fresh parsley, chopped |
| 1/2 cup | Zucchini, grated |
| 1/2 cup | Yogurt, plain, low fat |
| Salt and pepper to taste |
Instructions
- Heat oil in a small pan and then cook garlic in it for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, do not brown it.
- Squash can be microwaved or steamed (baking too, but that takes longer)
*The squash is properly cooked when a fork can easily pierce the skin.
*Microwaving – pierce squash all over and place in microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high, for about 5 or 6 minutes per pound (so for 5 lb. squash about 25 minutes). Half way through the cooking, turn the squash over.
*Steaming – cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Steam for 15-20 minutes or until tender. - Cut the cooked squash in half lengthwise (unless you have already done that to cook it).
- Run the tines of the fork lengthwise over the squash to loosen the strands, scoop out the strands into a baking dish or bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix together, the garlic, parsley, zucchini and yogurt. Taste for seasoning using as little salt as possible. Use as much pepper as you enjoy.
- Toss the mixture with the squash and serve.
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