How Do You Make Spaghetti Squash With North African Spices?
Spaghetti squash–a delicious gourd with flesh that separates into spaghetti-like strands when cooked–is often thought of only as a low-carb substitute for pasta. Most recipes top the squash with tomato sauce or other Italian-inspired ragouts. But this recipe treats the squash like squash: paired with North African spices and legumes, the squash’s delicate flavors come out. Cook the spaghetti squash. Heat a conventional oven to 350 degrees. Lay each squash half cut-side down on an oiled baking sheet or foil. Bake for 1 hour or until the squash is soft. Remove from the oven and cool completely. To cook the squash in a microwave oven, pierce the skin with a fork all over to allow steam to escape. Cook on high power for six to 7 minutes, then turn over and cook about ten minutes more. Allow to cool completely to the touch before cutting. While squash is cooking, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika and coriander. Add the bruised garlic clove to the dressing and let s
