Spaghetti Squash With Balsamic Beans Recipes

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH BALSAMIC VEGETABLES AND TOASTED PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high until tender, 15-18 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute carrots and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in beans, tomatoes, artichokes, zucchini, vinegar, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through, 8-10 minutes., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Serve with bean mixture. Sprinkle with nuts.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH BALSAMIC BEANS

Steps:

• Cut the spaghetti squash in half, and remove the seeds.
• For the vinaigrette, combine vinegar, oil, honey mustard, and garlic in a screw-top jar.
• Place the cap on, well secured, and shake well to blend.
• Place the squash halves in a large Dutch oven with about 2" of water.
• Bring to boiling.
• Cook, covered for 15-20 minutes,until tender.
• Meanwhile, place the well-drained lima beans, the well-drained kidney beans and the diced onion in a saucepan.
• Add in the roasted red sweet-pepper strips, the salt and the black pepper.
• Cook on a med-low heat.
• When the squash is done, use a fork to scrape the pulp from the shell, in strands, into a large serving bowl.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the beans, and toss to coat well.
• Spoon the beans over the spaghetti squash strands to serve.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Cut squash in half and coat lightly in olive oil, salt and pepper and roast in oven for >1hr at 350F until fork can be used to separate out the strands in the squash.
• In pan heat remaining olive oil and lightly cook garlic, then add broccolini, cook a few minutes.
• Add beans and herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Remove strands of squash and add to pan as you go, and cook the "spaghetti" until just as soft as you would like. Makes 4 hefty portions.