Winter squash come in many shapes and sizes. They range in color from bright yellow, greens, orange, to shades of blue. The flesh can be yellow to bright orange. My favorite winter squash is Spaghetti Squash.

Spaghetti Squash when cooked has strands like spaghetti. This make a wonderful low-carb substitute for spaghetti. I even use the finely chopped cooked strands to replace potatoes in Amish Macaroni Potato Salad. Spaghetti squash is higher in soluble fiber and an excellent source of folate, Vitamin B and Niacin. It is a nutrient dense food that is low in calories making it the perfect choice for anyone wanting to cut back on carbs and calories.

We learned to appreciate Spaghetti Squash when we needed to have a protein restricted, low-carb diet for our son. A favorite simple way to serve it; is to seasoned cooked squash with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and browned butter.

Chickenetti Casserole THM S, Low Carb

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon Oat Fiber
• 1/2 teaspoon Xanthan Gum
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken
• 4 cups cooked well-drained spaghetti squash strands
• 2 Wasa Crackers
• Combine almond milk, Oat Fiber , xanthan gum, garlic powder, pepper, and celery salt together in blender jar. Blend until well combined. Pour into a glass dish. Microwave for 3 minutes or until thickened. Add 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese and onions to cooked sauce. In a large dish combine chicken, spaghetti squash, and sauce. Spoon into a casserole dish. Blend the Wasa Crackers to make crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole and top with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Serves 6-8.
• To cook spaghetti squash: Cut squash in half with a sharp knife. Scoop out the seeds and membrane. Microwave each half for 9 minutes. Lay the cooked squash halves upside down over paper towels to drain. When cool—use a fork to fluff the strands. Remove the squash from the shells. Place cooked spaghetti squash in a colander to drain until ready to use.

Spaghetti Squash has always found a place in my garden, no matter how small it is. Next spring I plan to plant it along the fence and allow it to grow on the fence. I was surprised how large some of the squash grew hanging from vines that had attached itself to the fence.

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