Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes and Olives

  Side Dishes

This squash is welcome as a side dish, but you can also top it with canned tuna to serve as a main dish. I use my own canned tomatoes for the best flavor. It's easy and so tasty!

Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes and Olives

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5-1/4 hours
YIELD: 10 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash, halved, seeds removed
  • 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sliced green olives with pimientos, drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  • 1. Place squash in 6- or 7-quart slow cooker, overlapping as needed to fit. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 5-7 hours.
  • 2. Remove squash from slow cooker; drain any cooking liquid from slow cooker. Using a fork, separate squash into strands resembling spaghetti, discarding the skin. Return squash to slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, olives, oregano, salt and pepper; cook on low until heated through, about 15 minutes. Top with cheese and basil to serve.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 92 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 296mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

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