Microwave Spaghetti Squash

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I microwave spaghetti squash for a much easier and quicker way to cook it than roasting it in the oven. Top the tender squash with your favorite ingredients, or kept simple with just a pat of butter and some salt. For longer strands, cut the squash crosswise instead of lengthwise.

Submitted by France C
Updated on August 12, 2024
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash

  • 1 cup water, or as needed

Directions

  1. Carefully cut stem end off spaghetti squash. Poke a few small slits in squash in a dotted line where you plan to slice squash.

    Stem end cut off of the spaghetti squash.

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    Small slits poked in a dotted line along the squash.

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  2. Carefully cut between the slits until squash is cut in half. Scoop out seeds and pulp.

    Squash cut in half along the dotted lines.

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    Seeds and pulp scooped out of both sides.

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  3. Place squash in a 9x13-inch microwave-safe dish, cut-side down. Pour water into the dish so it is at least 1/2 inch deep.

    Squash placed cut side down in a baking dish, partially filled with water.

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  4. Microwave on High until skin is soft and can be pierced with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes. If the dish is too big to rotate, turn off the turntable and rotate the dish halfway through.

    Microwaved until skin is soft and can be easily pierced with a fork.

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Recipe Tips

Cook time will vary according to squash size and microwave wattage.

To make squash easier to cut, poke holes in squash and microwave for 5 minutes before cutting.

You can reserve seeds and roast them as you would pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

106 Calories
2g Fat
24g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 106
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 80mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 368mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.