Cheesy Spaghetti Squash

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Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash, approximately 3 lbs
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons diced pimientos
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Pierce the spaghetti squash several times with a fork or sharp knife to allow steam to escape.
  2. Place in microwave and cook on high 5 minutes.
  3. Turn over and continue cooking for for another 5 minutes or just until soft.
  4. Remove squash from microwave and allow to stand for 5 minutes.
  5. Cut squash in half.
  6. Remove and discard seeds.
  7. Using a fork, scrape the insides of the squash to form strands; reserving one squash shell.
  8. Toss squash with remaining ingredients adding salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Scoop back into the reserved squash shell and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

297 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 26.4g 53% DV
Total Fat 8.3g 11% DV
Carbs 38g 14% DV
Fiber 14.5g 52% DV
Sugar 1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10246.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 2106.3mg 45% DV
Cholesterol 21mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 73.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 37.3mg 41% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 535mg 41% DV
Iron 17.3mg 96% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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