Spaghetti Squash It doesn't get much easier that this for a quick and easy meal. My favorite topping for spaghetti squash is chili, but feel free to use any topping that suits your taste. This is a perfect way to get veggies into the kids' meals.

Ingredients of Spaghetti Squash

  1. Prepare 1 of small-medium spaghetti squash.
  2. It's 1 of small onion, diced.
  3. It's 1 of large pepper, diced - red, yellow or orange.
  4. You need 3 clove of garlic, diced.
  5. It's 1 can of garbanzo beans - 15 oz. size.
  6. It's 1 can of diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz. can.
  7. You need 1 tbsp of parsley.
  8. It's 1/2 tsp of chives.
  9. It's 1/2 tsp of oregano.
  10. It's 1 of salt.
  11. Prepare 1 of pepper.
  12. Prepare 2 tbsp of Extra light virgin olive oil.
  13. It's 1/4 cup of pecorino, romano cheese, grated. For Vegan dish eliminate the cheese.
  14. It's 1 tbsp of basil, fresh and finely chopped.

Spaghetti Squash instructions

  1. Prep squash by scrubbing outside with hot water. Then slice in half, scrape out seeds and slice each half in half..
  2. Place quaters in a large pot, add enough water to cover squash so they float..
  3. Put on stove, half cover with lid and set on high. Once boiling turn down slightly and keep lid half on..
  4. To test for doneness use a roasting fork or long knife and stab squash in several places. If there is no resistance, remove each piece to a colander to cool..
  5. In a large saute pan over medium heat add olive oil. Once oil ribbons add onions and cook for about 3 minutes. Turn down heat if onions are splattering oil..
  6. Add peppers and garlic. Sautee for 2 minutes. Then add parsley, oregano, chives, salt and pepper. Saute for about 3 minutes..
  7. While onions and peppers are cooking open a can of garbanzo beans and drain into a large mesh strainer to remove liquid. Then rinse under cold water. Let drain..
  8. Once completely drained add beans to onions and peppers, stirring to incorporate to heat beans thoroughly..
  9. Once heated through add diced tomatoes. Stir very well and turn heat down to medium low..
  10. By now the squash should be cool enough to handle. If not, use a pot holder to hold squash quarters. Scrape out squash into a large bowl and break up well with the back of a spoon, or your hands..
  11. Once squash is separated and sauce is hot add squash in large spoonfuls to pan. Stir carefully to incorporate and heat through..
  12. Add cheese a little at a time stirring after each addition. For a Vegan dish eliminate the cheese..
  13. When dishing out add more cheese on top with a small amount of fresh basil..

They are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colours, including ivory, yellow and orange, with orange having the highest amount of carotene. Its center contains many large seeds and when raw, the flesh is solid and similar to other raw squash. Learn how to bake, roast and microwave spaghetti squash in these healthy recipes. Try these spaghetti squash recipes as a lower-calorie alternative to pasta. Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.

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