spaghetti squash deliciousness

I have not been maximizing my spaghetti squash to the fullest potential.
We have all learned to cut our spaghetti squash in half BUT it turns out the strands do not run vertically; they run in a circle! If you cut your spaghetti squash in slices you will get longer strands and  maybe an even easier cooking time!
I have been obsessed with this recipe, especially since learning the secrets of the squash.

Enjoy!

Poke several holes into the spaghetti squash with a knife. Place on a microwave safe dish and microwave for 10 minutes. Remove from microwave with oven mitt. (It will be HOT!)

Slice spaghetti squash into even rings. Return to plate and microwave for another 5 minutes, or until tender. In the meantime, prepare the shrimp. An easy method is to boil shrimp for just a few minutes or until they are pinkish.

Heat the oil in a large pan (like a wok) over medium heat. Once heated, add onion and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes, or until garlic is fragrant) 

Once spaghetti squash is cool, peel the strands away from rind with a fork. Add to pan. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Add sundried tomatoes and kale and cook until kale is wilted. Finish with basil - this is what I use, toss in shrimp.

Serve warm and enjoy!

Spaghetti Squash Delicious

One medium spaghetti squash
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 yellow or white onion, chopped
1 tsp. garlic, minced
1/2 c. sundried tomatoes, chopped
2 handfuls of kale (or spinach)
1/2 lb. shrimp (i like raw, de-veined shrimp)
Salt and pepper to taste

1) Poke several holes into the spaghetti squash with a knife. Place on a microwave safe dish and microwave for 10 minutes. Remove from microwave with oven mitt. (It will be HOT!)

2) Slice spaghetti squash into even rings. Return to plate and microwave for another 5 minutes, or until tender. In the meantime, prepare the shrimp. An easy method is to boil shrimp for just a few minutes or until they are pinkish.

3) Heat the oil in a large pan (like a wok) over medium heat. Once heated, add onion and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes, or until garlic is fragrant.p4) Once spaghetti squash is cool, peel the strands away from rind with a fork. Add to pan. Add salt and pepper to taste.

4) Add sundried tomatoes and kale and cook until kale is wilted.

5) Peel the shrimp (hopefully they are cool by now) and stir into dish.

6) Finish with a tablespoon of chopped fresh basil OR if you are a cheater like me, this basil paste that taste awesome and doesn't go bad.

7) Serve warm and enjoy!!