Longhorn Maple Spaghetti Squash Recipes

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH APPLES, BACON, AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Place squash in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan, cut sides down. Bake until easily pierced with a fork, 35-45 minutes., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings., Add green onions, 2 tablespoons butter, garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in apples, cider, syrup, salt, pepper and remaining cumin. Bring to a boil; cook until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Add squash to skillet; cook until liquid is absorbed, 2-3 minutes. Stir in bacon, walnuts and parsley.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH MAPLE SYRUP AND SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Pierce spaghetti squash a few times with a sharp knife. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 1 hour.Cut squash in half. Scoop out and discard seeds and slimy pulp. Scrap out the rest of the squash with a fork. Place in a bowl. Keep warm.In a large skillet, melt butter. Cook shallots over medium heat for 2 minutes or until soft. Reduce heat and add maple syrup. Cook for a minute, then remove from heat. Stir in salt.Pour mixture over squash. Sprinkle on nutmeg and mix together gently. Sever warm.

SOUTHWEST SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise.
• Remove and discard seeds.
• Place squash, cut side down, in greased baking pan.
• Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour or until just tender.
• Using fork, remove spaghetti-like strands from hot squash and place strands in large bowl.
• Add tomatoes with juice, beans, 1/2 cup cheese, cilantro, cumin, garlic salt and pepper; toss well.
• Spray 1 1/2 quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
• Spoon mixture into casserole.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
• Bake uncovered, 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through.
• Serve immediately.