RECIPE: Spaghetti Squash Rice Bowl

Spaghetti squash makes a great substitute for pasta noodles. And it's fun to prepare & to eat!

Makes one serving
326 calories per serving

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup of cooked Trader Joe's Organic Brown Rice 
• 1 1/2 cups of cooked spaghetti squash (one squash yields about 6-8 cups of noodles)
• 1/2 cup of Trader Joe's Traditional Marinara Sauce 
• 1 cup of chopped raw spinach 
• 1/4 medium avocado, cut into small cubes 

Instructions:

• Prepare spaghetti squash: 
• Cut the squash in half length-wise (be careful!) and scoop out the seeds. 
• Flip the squash halves upside down in a baking dish or microwave-safe dish filled with about one inch of water. 
• Cook the squash one of these two ways: 
• Microwave on high for 5 minutes. The squash is ready when you can easily pierce a fork through the flesh all the way to the peel. Continue microwaving on high for another 2 to 5 minutes as needed. OR
• Oven: Preheat to 400 degrees and cook 30-45 minutes until tender.
• Use a fork to scrape the strands of the squash from the inside. Measure out 1 1/2 cups of "noodles" per serving.
• Prepare brown rice according to package instructions. 
• Layer the following ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl: Rice, Spaghetti Squash, Marinara Sauce and Spinach.
• Microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes OR heat ingredients on stovetop.
• Mix all of the ingredients together, top with avocado...and enjoy!

Recipe & photo submitted by
AAY! member Nancy M.