Spaghetti Squash With Peanut Sauce Recipes

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Microwave 1 halved, seeded spaghetti squash with 2 tablespoons water, covered, until tender, 15 minutes. Cool slightly, then scrape into strands with a fork. Puree 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 tablespoon each soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice and water, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1 garlic clove and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; toss with the squash. Season with salt. Top with chopped peanuts, mint and cilantro.

SESAME PEANUT SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• With a long fork, pierce the whole spaghetti squash several times.
• Place in microwave and microwave for 5 minutes on high.
• Turn and continue to microwave for an additional 5 minutes.
• Remove from microwave and allow to stand while prepareing remaining ingredients.
• Heat a wok over medium-high heat until hot and add sesame seeds.
• Cook and stir for 45 seconds or until golden brown.
• Place the toasted seasame seeds in blender along with vegetable cube, hot water, soy sauce, sugar, seasame oil, cornstarch, red pepper flakes and Worcestershire sauce.
• Process until mixture is coarsely pureed.
• Heat wok over medium-high heat for 1 minute or until hot; add peanut oil and heat for 30 seconds.
• Add asparagus; stir-fry 2 minutes add carrots and continue to cook for 1 minute.
• Add the red bell pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Stir in seasame seed mixture and cook 1 minute or until sauce is thickened.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
• With a fork break the squash up into strings and divide on individual serving plates.
• Top the squash with the seasame mixture, garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro tossing to coat.
• Serve immediately.