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SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH BALSAMIC VEGETABLES AND TOASTED PINE NUTS



Spaghetti Squash with Balsamic Vegetables and Toasted Pine Nuts image

The veggies can be prepped while the squash is in the microwave, so I can have a satisfying low-carb and low-fat meal on the table in about half an hour. -Deanna McDonald, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)
1 cup chopped carrots
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and halved
1 medium zucchini, chopped
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high until tender, 15-18 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute carrots and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in beans, tomatoes, artichokes, zucchini, vinegar, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through, 8-10 minutes., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Serve with bean mixture. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BALSAMIC FIG SAUCE



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This sauce is the perfect accompaniment to Chicken Paillards with Prosciutto and Figs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh figs, preferably Black Mission, chopped into 3/4-inch pieces
1/3 cup red wine
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste
Pinch of salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 sprig fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients with 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Cover; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer; cook, partially covered, until fruit has broken down, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly; remove thyme sprig. Press mixture through a large-holed sieve with a rubber spatula.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR



Roasted Butternut Squash with Balsamic Vinegar image

Provided by Lynne Rossetto Kasper

Categories     Vegetable     Side     Roast     Vegetarian     Dinner     Lunch     Squash     Butternut Squash     Fall     Healthy     Vegan     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 to 2 pounds butternut squash
extra-virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon artisan balsamic vinegar (Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena or Reggio-Emilio) or 3 to 4 high-quality commercial balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a cookie sheet with foil. Cut the squash lengthwise in half. Seed and cut it into 3- to 4-inch squares, with skin intact. Score the flesh with crosshatch cuts about 1/2 inch deep. Rub all over with olive oil.
  • Set the pieces, skin side down, on the cookie sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 45 minutes, or until easily pierced with knife and lightly browned. Serve hot or at room temperature, sprinkled with balsamic vinegar.

BALSAMIC FIG SAUCE



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I have not made this sauce yet, but just reading it got my heart beating fast. Seems like it would go well with game, poultry or pork.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh black mission fig, chopped
1/3 cup red wine
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 sprig fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients with 1/2 cup water in a saucepan.
  • Cover; bring to boil over high heat.
  • Reduce to a simmer; cook, partially covered, until fruit has broken down, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly; remove thyme sprig.
  • Press mixture through a large-holed sieve with a rubber spatula.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.6, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 151.1, Carbohydrate 47, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 39.4, Protein 1.8

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