Easy Microwaveable Spaghetti Squash

I’m thrilled to welcome Plucky, of Plucky’s Second Thought to Mary Makes Dinner today! Plucky is the first in a series of awesome bloggers that have graciously shared guest posts for me during my maternity leave. Thanks, Plucky!

Hello all! I’m Plucky from Plucky’s Second Thought…but most call me Jess. 🙂 Why “Plucky” you may ask? Well, it was a nickname when I was younger and it was one that was never forgotten! At Plucky’s Second Thought I try to post easy craft projects and recipes that anyone could accomplish. Yep, you don’t have to be Martha Stewart or Rachael Ray to attempt anything on my blog! There are also a variety of travel and product reviews as well as some awesome giveaways and link parties! 🙂

I loved my recipe for Glazed Acorn Squash in the Microwave, so I thought…why not try Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave? I know a lot of people substitute this squash for noodles, but I more so wanted it as a light and healthy lunch option. Yep, I had never had Spaghetti Squash before…so I was pretty much flying by the seat of my pants! LOL However what I created was simply amazing! I LOVED it and know you will too! ENJOY!

Ingredients:

• 1 whole spaghetti squash
• olive oil, use as little as a splash or as much as 1/8 of a cup depending on your taste
• garlic salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

Directions:

• With a sharp knife, cut the squash in half and remove the seeds.
• Place one half of the squash on a microwave safe plate and pop in the microwave for 8 minutes.
• Carefully remove squash and add olive oil, garlic salt, and pepper to taste.
• Pop back into the microwave for another 6 minutes.
• Once again, carefully remove the squash and take a fork to scrape the noodle-like sections of squash to remove them away from the peel and to mix up the oil and spices.
• You can eat right out of the squash shell!

source: http://www.foodfanatic.com/2014/02/microwave-spaghetti-squash-simple-supper-or-side-dish/