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Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

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Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 spaghetti squash cut in half, seeds removed
  • non-stick spray
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning or use a mix of oregano, basil, and thyme
  • 1/2 cup part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese shredded

Method
 

  1. In a microwave save dish, place your squash halves side by side. Add about 1/4 cup water to the bottom of the dish (water should be covering the bottom, but not more than 1/4inch high). Place into microwave and cook on high for 9-11 minutes, or until squash is tender** Remove, and set aside for about 10 minutes to cool.
  2. In a skillet coated with nonstick spray, add red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add broccoli and garlic, stirring to combine. Add about 2 TBS water to the skillet, and turn up the heat. Saute for 3-5 more minutes, or until the chopped broccoli is tender. Add mixture to a large bowl, discarding any leftover water.
  3. Using a fork, scrape out the flesh/’spaghetti’ of the squash, and add it to the large bowl with the broccoli mixture. Add Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and Italian seasoning to the mixture, stir to combine.
  4. Turn your broiler on medium/high. Distribute the mixture back into the squash shells, then sprinkle 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese on top of each squash half. Place shells into an oven safe baking dish/pan.
  5. Place under broiler, watching carefully. Remove when cheese is bubbling and browned, about 2-3minutes depending on how close the squash is to the broiler.

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