Dressed-up Spaghetti Squash

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 small spaghetti squash
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 asparagus spears, cut into diagonal pieces
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds.
• 2 place squash cut-side down in a baking dish; pour 1/4 cup water into dish; cover with clear wrap.
• 3 microwave for 7 - 10 minutes until tender; remove from water and let cool enough to handle.
• 4 with tines of a fork, scoop out pulp; transfer to medium bowl.
• 5 heat oil in skillet; add green onions and garlic, cook over low heat, stirring frequently for 1 minute.
• 6 add broth, marjoram and lemon zest; bring to a boil.
• 7 add asparagus and peas; simmer covered 2 minutes.
• 8 stir in cooked squash and lemon juice; cook, occasionally stirring gently until heated through, about 3 minutes.