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How to Cook Spaghetti Squash In The Microwave
Tender spaghetti squash made easy in the microwave.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 74 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pierce spaghetti squash with a fork about 8 times. Place in the microwave 3-4 minutes (do not cook longer than 5 minutes whole).
- Remove the squash from the microwave and slice from top to bottom lengthwise. Using a spoon, remove seeds and pulp and discard.
- Place 1/4 cup water in the bottom of a small casserole dish. Add squash cut side down. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
- Microwave 6-10 minutes or until the squash is easily pierced through the skin with a fork.
- Remove from microwave, carefully remove plastic wrap (hot steam will escape so use caution).
- Gently run a fork from top to bottom creating strands of spaghetti squash. Season with butter, salt and pepper.
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Notes
- A medium to small spaghetti squash takes about 7 minutes in my microwave. This can vary based on squash size and microwave wattage.
Nutrition Information
Calories
74
(4%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Sodium
41mg
(2%)
Potassium
260mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
290IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 74 | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.