Thai and Chinese food are among my favorites but do not fit into a 1500 calorie diet unless you are careful in your choices (avoid sweet and sour or breaded entrees) and substitute a low calorie vegetable such as spaghetti squash for the rice or noodles. Curry is an ideal topping for spaghetti squash since [...]
Chili is not on most diets, but my beloved wife made a huge pot of chili and then left town for the week leaving me and my diet to figure out what to do with it. I had some with salad at lunch and here I found that it goes very well with spaghetti squash. [...]
We have previously enjoyed spaghetti squash as a Ratatouille Bake and with Egg, Cream Cheese and Marinara. Here are three more spaghetti squash variations: sesame noodles, parsley and parmesan, and chicken enchilada bake.
Spaghetti Squash Sesame Noodles
One half a spaghetti squash, seeds removed
4T light sesame ginger dressing
Cilantro
Cut squash in half, remove seeds and Cook the [...]
This is a happy marriage of Spaghetti Squash and Ratatouille that improves the flavor of both. Shred a couple of ounces of cheese on top and bake/broil until cheese is browned. Eat as is or add chicken or fish for a filling dinner.
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Spaghetti Squash-Ratatouille Bake
Half a spaghetti squash, seeds removed
4 cups ratatouille
2 oz sharp cheddar [...]
If you love pasta then you have to try spaghetti squash with your favorite sauces. The squash keep for a long time, and make an ideal quick meal, only 5 minutes prep and 10 minutes cooking in the microwave.
Spaghetti Squash With Marinara, Cream Cheese and Boiled Egg
1 half Spaghetti Squash – cut in two [...]