Spaghetti Squash Recipes Help Cut Carbs

By David Johnson


In recent, people have become more creative in their eating and coming up with recipes that seem unheard of. While many of these taste good, most are pleased to know that a lot of modern recipes are made with health in mind. This includes making more vegetable entrees that are not deep fried or swimming in a heavy cream sauce. Spaghetti squash recipes are near the top of the list due to the ease of preparation.

While most recipes call for Italian squash, or zucchini, other types of squash may be used. However, there is also a winter squash called spaghetti squash. This squash has a hard, yellowish shell with flesh that is golden and stringy when cooked. Although categorized as a winter squash, these keep for a few months under cool temperatures so they are also available in the sprint.

Once this type of squash has been roasted, the flesh may be separated with a fork and topped with a sauce or flavored olive oil. Other squash types may be sliced and roasted, or eaten raw but can be paired with a number of sauces. Anyone who is undecided may want to choose according to the other recipe ingredients.

Pesto sauce, shellfish, and roasted vegetables are nice variations on an old time classic. Some people cut the calories by substituting beef and pork with turkey, or a meatless product. There are also a number of healthy jar sauces that contain generous portions of meat and vegetables. These may be heated in any microwave and enjoyed in a matter of minutes.

These recipes are growing in popularity mostly due to the fact that squash is filling and healthy. Many people love to eat pasta but dread the carbohydrates or the effect that gluten has on their digestive system. Then there is the ease factor. By cutting and heating in an oven instead of boiling, this reduces the likelihood of kitchen accidents that come with boiling large pots of water.

There are even recipes that can be enjoyed any time of day. Most breakfast recipes use different types of starch as a less starchy substitute for hash brown potatoes or potato pancakes. Whether cooked on a stovetop or baked in a muffin cup, these shredded vegetables make a nice companion for eggs or protein for a balanced breakfast that does not feel too heavy.

This fruit comes in many varieties and is packed with nutrition. Some of the softer versions, like acorn and butternut, can be cooked into a very soft consistency and added to a sauce for additional fiber. If unfamiliar with the natural taste, then going online can give ideas about the best spices to use for every variety.

Online and through other mediums, many wonderful recipes and live cooking demonstrations can be viewed by anyone. For those who cannot find spaghetti squash in their area, there are a number of kitchen tools that are made to shred vegetables into a stringy shape. Some of these do not require electricity or take up a lot of storage space.




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