Spaghetti Squash - approx. 1 to 1.5kg
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Poke some holes with a fork on the outer skin.
3. Remove the seeds and ribbing. Place the squash on the baking pan with the skin facing down.
4. Drizzle a Tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to the inside of the squash and sprinkle salt and pepper.
5. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned on the outside. Go for al dente, not a mushy texture.
6. Cool off the squash, use a fork to scrape and fluff the strands from the sides of the squash.
7. Serve with toppings of your choice! (treat it as a cooked pasta)
In particular, spaghetti squash is a good source of pantothenic acid. It’s also a decent source of fibre, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B6, and niacin.
One cup (155 grams) of cooked spaghetti squash provides the following nutrients :
Calories: 42
Carbs: 10 grams
Fibre: 2.2 grams
Protein: 1 gram
Fat: 0.4 grams
Vitamin C: 6% of the DV
Manganese: 7% of the DV
Vitamin B6: 9% of the DV
Pantothenic acid: 11% of the DV
Niacin: 8% of the DV
Spaghetti squash also contains small amounts of potassium, thiamine, magnesium, folate, calcium, and iron.