Christy and Kai Cook http://christy-kai-cook.posterous.com (well mostly Christy) posterous.com Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:30:00 -0800 Spaghetti Squash with Moroccan Spices http://christy-kai-cook.posterous.com/spaghetti-squash-with-moroccan-spices http://christy-kai-cook.posterous.com/spaghetti-squash-with-moroccan-spices

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From Gourmet

yield: Makes 4 servings
active time: 10 min 
total time: 25 min 
This is one of the few recipes that works better in a microwave than a conventional oven. The mild-flavored squash gets its name from the fact that the interior, when cooked, separates into a glorious golden tangle of long spaghetti-like strands. That intriguing texture goes well with a Moroccan-inspired combination of supermarket spices. The larger the spaghetti squash, the thicker and more flavorful the strands.

ingredients

  • 1 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) spaghetti squash
  • 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

preparation

Pierce squash (about an inch deep) all over with a small sharp knife to prevent bursting. Cook in an 800-watt microwave oven on high power (100 percent) for 6 to 7 minutes. Turn squash over and microwave until squash feels slightly soft when pressed, 8 to 10 minutes more. Cool squash for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small heavy saucepan over moderately high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute. Stir in spices and salt and remove from heat.
Carefully halve squash lengthwise (it will give off steam) and remove and discard seeds. Working over a bowl, scrape squash flesh with a fork, loosening and separating strands as you remove it from skin. Toss with spiced butter and cilantro.
Cook's note:•Alternatively, you can bake the squash in a preheated 350°F oven for 1 to 1 1/4 hours.

I added kale which worked really well and were I trying to make this more filling or into an entree I would try adding garbanzo beans!


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