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Heart Healthy Squash in Microwave

Most people aren’t quite sure how to prepare squash in a tasty fashion. That’s why we’re sharing the skinny on this simple squash dish.
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Course Pasta
Cuisine Continental

Servings 6 servings
Calories 404.1 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 4 cup(s) spaghetti squash
  • 1 floz water
  • 1 81/100 cup(s) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained
  • 1/4 cup(s) grated or shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

 

  • Remove seeds from squash.
  • Place squash; cut side down, in a microwave-safe baking dish.
  • Add water.
  • Cover and microwave on 100% power (high) for 10 to 14 minutes, or until pulp can just be pierced with a fork; give dish a 1/2 turn twice during cooking and drain.
  • Using potholders, hold squash in one hand and with a fork shred squash pulp into strands, letting them fall into the baking dish.
  • Add drained tomatoes, tossing to coat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Ready in 20 min.

Nutrition

Calories: 404.1kcalCarbohydrates: 66.38gProtein: 16.7gFat: 9.6gSaturated Fat: 5.4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 1368.48mgFiber: 15.92gSugar: 33.78g

Keyword Heart Healthy, Spaghetti, Tomato
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