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How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave
Learn How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave with these easy steps. Turn a spaghetti squash into tender noodles for an amazing side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 84 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash 3-4 pounds
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Score the spaghetti squash along the sides of the squash (where you will cut the squash in half) approximately 1/8-1/4 inch deep.
- Then poke the squash in a few places with a knife or dinner fork to allow steam to escape during the cooking of the squash.
- Place the squash in a baking dish and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Do not microwave the squash for longer than 5 minutes.
- Then cut the squash in half lengthwise. Be careful as the squash will be hot, so you will likely need to use oven mitts. Scoop out the seeds from each half of the squash.
- Place the squash halves upside down in the baking dish. Place approximately 1 inch of water in the dish with the squash. Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
- Then check the squash. A fork should easily poke through the skin of the squash. If it’s not done yet, continue to cook for 2-5 more minutes until done.
- Remove the squash from the baking dish and use a fork to scrape the strands of squash from the inside. Move to a serving bowl and toss with butter. Season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
84kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
445mg
(19%)
Potassium
180mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
312IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 445mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 312IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.