Low Carb Spaghetti Squash with Asparagus, Ricotta, Lemon, and Thyme Directions:
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Prepare the Spaghetti Squash:
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle the cut sides with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for about 40 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
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Cook the Asparagus:
- While the squash is roasting, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the asparagus pieces to the skillet, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the asparagus is tender but still crisp.
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Prepare the Ricotta Mixture:
- In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme. Mix well and set aside.
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Combine Ingredients:
- When the spaghetti squash is done roasting, use a fork to scrape the flesh into long, spaghetti-like strands. Place the strands in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the sautéed asparagus to the spaghetti squash and gently stir to combine.
- Fold in the ricotta mixture until everything is well combined and heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
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Serve:
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top if desired, and serve immediately.
WW Points and other Slimming or Weight Loss programs:
Due to plans regularly changing and updating, we recommend calculating with the official tools you get as a member to those plans to ensure accuracy of values.
WW Points Calculation:
- Spaghetti squash: 0 points
- Asparagus: 0 points
- Ricotta cheese (1 cup part-skim): 6 points
- Lemon: 0 points
- Thyme: 0 points
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons): 6 points
- Salt and pepper: 0 points
- Grated Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup, optional): 2 points
Total Points (without Parmesan cheese): 12 points
Total Points (with Parmesan cheese): 14 points
Servings: 4 servings
Points Per Serving (without Parmesan cheese): 3 points
Points Per Serving (with Parmesan cheese): 3.5 points
Nutrition Information (per serving, without Parmesan cheese):
- Calories: ~150
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fat: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
I await your comments! Enjoy!
