Description
Spaghetti squash is a nutritious vegetable that can be used as a low-carb alternative to pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the seeds and pulp.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder on top.
- Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until tender.
- Use a fork to scrape the flesh into spaghetti-like strands.
Notes
- You can add your favorite sauce or toppings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Try roasting vegetables alongside the squash for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 42
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: spaghetti squash, low-carb, healthy alternative