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Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash is so versatile and easy to make!

Enjoy it with salt and pepper as a side dish, drizzle it with butter and grated cheese, or top it with tomato sauce to replace your favorite spaghetti dish. Here is a basic recipe for baked spaghetti squash.

Roasted Spaghetti Squash
Gina’s Weight Watcher Recipes
Recipe is courtesy of my friend Raquel
Servings: 6 • Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 0 pts • Points+: 1 pts
Calories: 41.9 • Fat: 0.4 g • Protein: 1.0 g • Carb: 10.0 g • Fiber: 2.2 g • Sugar: 3.9 g
Sodium: 27.9 mg

Ingredients:

1 large ripe spaghetti squash
salt and fresh pepper

Directions:

Cut the squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and fibers with a spoon. Place on a baking sheet, cut side up and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Bake at 350° about an hour or until the skin gives easily under pressure and the inside is tender. Remove from oven and let it cool 10 minutes. Using a fork, scrape out the squash flesh a little at a time. It will separate into spaghetti-like strands. Place in a serving dish and serve hot.

Skinny Garlic Mashed Potatoes

No need to give up on mashed potatoes with this lightened up recipe using low fat ingredients garlic and fresh herbs.

Skinny Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Gina’s Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 5 servings • Size: 3/4 cup • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 159.6 • Fat: 1.7 • Carbs: 32.3 • Fiber: 3.2 • Protein: 4.5

Ingredients:

2 lbs (4 medium) yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1/4 cup fat free sour cream
1/4 cup fat free chicken broth
2 tablespoons skim milk
1 tbsp light butter
kosher salt to taste
dash of fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh herbs of choice: parsley, thyme, tarragon

Directions:

Put potatoes and garlic in a large pot with salt and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain and return potatoes and garlic to pan.

Add sour cream and remaining ingredients. Using a masher, mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.