Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash is available throughout the year. It has increased in popularity over the years. It is a winter squash, lower in calories, carbs and is a gluten free alternative to pasta or noodles.  Once the squash is cut and cooked the inside flesh resembles spaghetti.  It tastes great with sauce or as the base of a pad Thai or stir fry.  Low in calories, about 40 per cup with  vitamins B, C, E, and K.
In addition, spaghetti squash provides a source of essential minerals calcium, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium.  This squash will not disappoint you.