2tbspdried dill herb(optional - if no fresh chopped fill)
2tspsea salt
2tspred pepper flakeshot
2tspground tri-colored pepperfresh
3cookedchicken breastscooked
Instructions
Cooking Spaghetti Squash in the Oven
As with any cooking method, rinse surface of squash well before proceeding.
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
Spray bottom of large oven-safe baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Carefully cut squash in half and remove seeds. (Seeds may be reserved for later roasting, if desired.)
Place squash halves, cut side downward, in baking dish.
Pour enough water into dish so that it reaches 1/2 inch up the sides
Cover loosely with aluminum foil
Bake for about 60 minutes (for a 5 lb squash) until squash can be easily pierced by a fork
Remove to a cool dish and allow to cool for about 20 minutes
Pull a regular dinner fork through the interior to free the "spaghetti strands"
Remove squash strands to another dish; squash can now be eaten, or used in a recipe
Cooking Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave:
Wash exterior of squash in the sink
Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds.
Place squash cut sides up in a microwave dish with 1/4 cup water.
Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high for 8 to 12 minutes, depending on how big your particular squash is, adding more cooking time in 30 second intervals, if necessary.
Allow to cool for several minutes before slicing squash in half. (Be careful when slicing squash--interior may be very hot even when exterior is cool.)
Pull a regular dinner fork through the interior to free the "spaghetti strands"
Remove squash strands to another dish; squash can now be eaten, or used in a recipe
Cooking Spaghetti Squash by Boiling:
Place squash in a large pot and fill with enough water so that the squash floats freely.
Cook for about 20 minutes per side. (Hint: when I tried cooking my squash, the uncooked side didn't seem to want to stay submerged, and kept floating to the top. You can solve this problem by using a fork to rotate the squash until it's top side is down, then brace the fork handle on the side of the pot to hold the squash in place. It sounds strange, but it works.)
Allow to cool before slicing squash in half.
Pull a regular dinner fork through the interior to free the strands
Place squash strands in a dish until ready for use.
Cooking Spaghetti Squash Using a Slow Cooker
Place whole spaghetti squash in slow cooker with enough water to allow the squash to float freely.
Cook on low temperature 8-10 hours, or until squash can be pierced easily with a fork.
Allow exterior to cool about 20 minutes.
Pull a fork through the inside of the squash to create the "spaghetti strands"
Remove squash strands to another dish until ready for use.
Once the Spaghetti Squash is Doneāthe Rest of the Recipe!
In a large non-stick skillet, warm olive oil, butter, and red pepper flakes on medium heat.
Add sliced mushrooms and cook about 6 minutes, or until mushrooms are full cooked.
Add cooked spaghetti squash and cubed chicken breast to oil and toss until well coated.
Cook 3-4 minutes, or until chicken and spaghetti squash are completely warmed; turn off heat and toss with lemon juice.