Saturday, January 28, 2012

Squashetti!

Calorie 65 for 1 1/2 cup 18g carbs 4g protein 0 fat

Ingredients:

1 Spaghetti Squash
Pepper
Low Calorie Spaghetti Sauce

Directions to cook the Squash

Pierce the squash several times with a sharp knife. (Do this especially if you’re microwaving it, or you may end up with a “Squash Explosion.”)
bake about an hour in the oven at 375 F.
Microwave 10 to 12 minutes, then let stand for 5 minutes or so afterward to finish steaming.
Boil for half an hour or so.
Put it In a slow cooker or crock pot with a cup of water and let it cook on low all day (8 to 10 hours)
When done, cut open “at the equator”, remove seeds and pulp (I use tongs and an oven mitt — it is HOT) and separate strands with a fork.

7. When finished add 1/4 cup of low calorie spaghetti sauce and sprinkle with pepper for flavor

I have a mad passion for mexican food. I know, I know......... You can have it, just count the points. BUT when I say I have a mad passion for it, I mean like a large cheese dip and two baskets of chips...... WELLLL, I ate pretty much half of the cheese dip and at least 20 chips. I feel like this is confession I guess, because I'm feeling guilty. I felt so gross after I ate all that AND my 3 fajitas. So I'm back on the plan today. I had oatmeal and toast this morning. Only 6 points. Off to a great start. I think I'm going to clean the house for exercise. It should take me all day. I still have the Christmas tree to tackle (since we are still confessing) Today is going to be a good day!