This page contains a Flash digital edition of a book.
quick and easy BY KATE PARHAM | PHOTO BY JOE LAVINE Low-cal dinners


NO-GUILT ENTRÉES DELIVER FULL FLAVOR WITHOUT COMPROMISING YOUR DIET


Spaghetti Squash Primavera


Serves 6 | Staff Favorite, Gluten Free, Veggie prep 15 minutes | cook 25 minutes


This dish tastes just as comforting as the original, but without pasta’s calories and carbs. Though zucchini and squash are available year-round, any combination of fresh vegetables will work, so sub in your favorites.


3 whole spaghetti squashes, about 1 pound each 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 yellow onion, diced 2 zucchini, diced 2 yellow squash, diced 1 cup diced bell pepper (red, yellow, orange, or a combination) 1 cup broccoli florets 3 large cloves garlic, pressed or minced 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, in juice 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, or ½ teaspoon dried Asiago cheese, for garnish


1. Preheat oven to 425˚. Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds with a spoon. Place squash, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Turn cut side down and roast for 25 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, zucchini, squash, bell pepper, and broccoli; sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and toss to combine. Add tomatoes, crushing with a spoon. Season with red pepper flakes, oregano, thyme, and salt and pepper. Sauté for another 5 minutes or so. 3. When squash is tender, use a fork to scrape into spaghetti-like strings. Divide among shallow bowls. Spoon primavera sauce over “noodles” and garnish with cheese. Serve immediately.


PER SERVING: 262 cal, 9g fat (5g mono, 2g poly, 2g sat), 0mg chol, 6g protein, 45g carb, 4g fiber, 104mg sodium


➻ january 2012 | deliciousliving 25


FOOD STYLIST, BETH HAWKINS; STYLIST, JAMIE BARKLEY


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54