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Sesame Peanut Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Sesame Peanut Spaghetti Squash Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 spaghetti squash (3 lb)
1/3 cup sesame seeds
1 vegetable bouillon cube
1/3-1/2 cup hot water
2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 -2 tsp peanut oil
2 medium carrots , julienned
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1/2 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut on the diagnoal in 1-inch lengths
1/3 cup coarsely chopped peanuts
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

Directions:

With a long fork, pierce the whole spaghetti squash several times.
Place in microwave and microwave for 5 minutes on high.
Turn and continue to microwave for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove from microwave and allow to stand while prepareing remaining ingredients.
Heat a wok over medium-high heat until hot and add sesame seeds.
Cook and stir for 45 seconds or until golden brown.
Place the toasted seasame seeds in blender along with vegetable cube, hot water, soy sauce, sugar, seasame oil, cornstarch, red pepper flakes and Worcestershire sauce.
Process until mixture is coarsely pureed.
Heat wok over medium-high heat for 1 minute or until hot; add peanut oil and heat for 30 seconds.
Add asparagus; stir-fry 2 minutes add carrots and continue to cook for 1 minute.
Add the red bell pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Stir in seasame seed mixture and cook 1 minute or until sauce is thickened.
Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
With a fork break the squash up into strings and divide on individual serving plates.
Top the squash with the seasame mixture, garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro tossing to coat.
Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	324.85 Kcal (1360 kJ)
Calories from fat	172.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.19g	30%
Sodium	602.43mg	25%
Potassium	791.5mg	17%
Total Carbs	38.78g	13%
Sugars	16.78g	67%
Dietary Fiber	11.88g	48%
Protein	11.13g	22%
Vitamin C	43.2mg	72%
Vitamin A	1mg	35%
Iron	16.4mg	91%
Calcium	237.1mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	61.04 Kcal (256 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.61g	30%
Sodium	113.19mg	25%
Potassium	148.71mg	17%
Total Carbs	7.29g	13%
Sugars	3.15g	67%
Dietary Fiber	2.23g	48%
Protein	2.09g	22%
Vitamin C	8.1mg	72%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	35%
Iron	3.1mg	91%
Calcium	44.5mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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