Thursday, February 3, 2011

Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Feta and Basil

Ingredients:
4 tsp olive oil (4 Healthy Fats)
1/4 cup onion, chopped (4 Condiments)
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 Condiments)
1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes (2 Greens)
1 cup chopped zucchini (2 Greens)
4 cups prepared spaghetti squash (8 Greens)
1/4 tsp salt (1 Condiment)
1/4 tsp black pepper (1/2 Condiment)
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil (1/2 Condiment)
1/2 cup reduced fat feta cheese (4 Condiments) 

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place spaghetti squash cut sides down on baking sheet, and bake 45 to 50 minutes in preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. Remove squash from oven, and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled. Use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash and set aside 3 cups. Save the rest for later. Go here for a tutorial making the squash using a microwave.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and onion in oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and zucchini. Cook only until heated thoroughly.

Toss squash with the sauteed vegetables and basil. Divide into four portions. Top each portion with 2 tbsp feta cheese. Serve warm.

4 Servings with
3 Greens, 3 Condiments, and 1 Healthy Fat per Serving