Such a fun vegetable! The squash and turmeric have anti-inflammatory properties, so it helps my arthritis. I like to serve this with easy-over eggs and let the yolks drip into the squash.
Spaghetti Squash with Golden Ghee Recipe
Author: Rebecca Cofiño for Mamaguru
Ghee is a wonderful Indian ingredient that is basically clarified butter. It retains the delicious butter flavors, but some of the saturated fat is gone. It is easy to make your own (directions in recipe), but your can also purchase it at some grocery stores, such as Trader Joes and Whole Foods.
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- olive oil
- sea salt
- pepper
- 2 T unsalted butter
- ½ t turmeric
- 1-2 t fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Drizzle olive oil and season liberally with sea salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on a baking dish and bake for 40 minutes.
- When squash is done, take a fork and gently scrape out the insides. It will easily shred into beautiful pale yellow strands that look like spaghetti. It is perfectly delicious now, so you can serve it if you wish.
- To make ghee: melt butter over very low heat. Skim off foam that rises to the top of the butter and discard. Do not brown. You will be left with a golden butter oil. Add turmeric and pour over spaghetti squash and gently toss.
- Taste and add more seasoning if necessary. Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves over dish. You can also substitute another fresh herb, such as oregano, marjoram or parsley. Enjoy.
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