SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH MOROCCAN SPICES

Spaghetti Squash with Moroccan Spices image

Here's an easy recipe that's best prepared in the microwave versus a conventional oven. A colorful blend of spices livens up the delicate strands of squash.-Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash (4 pounds)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-18 minutes or until tender., In a small skillet, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in the cumin, salt, cinnamon and pepper sauce. When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Toss with butter mixture and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 360mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges