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Spaghetti squash

 
Spaghetti squash
spaghetti squash
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What is Spaghetti squash?

Spaghetti squash is interesting in several ways; it has a flavor like a summer squash but can be stored like a winter squash.  The flesh when cooked forms strands like spaghetti.  Like most summer squash the flavor tends to be quite bland.

Substitute for Spaghetti squash

Shredded zucchini OR for more flavor Butternut squash (longer cooking time)

Equivalents

2 lbs spaghetti squash = 4 cups cooked strands

metric conversions →

Winter Squash
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Nutrition Information For Spaghetti squash

Serving Size
1 cup
 
Calories
42
Calories from Fat
0
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 394mg
20%
Potassium
181g
10%
Total Carbohydrate 10g
0%
Dietary Fiber 2g
10%
Sugars 4g
Protein 1g
0%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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