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Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns
Category
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Servings
8
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
** We've changed this recipe to now add a bit more flavor as some reported them to be a bit bland. You can add additional salt, pepper and garlic to taste if you like!
These tasty low carb Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns are an AWESOME side dish for breakfasts, lunch and dinners and make for the perfect addition to a Lean and Green Meal.
Don't feel that you only have to use them as an alternative to potatoes- these crispy pancakes of yummy-ness are perfect as a base for grilled meats and fish, a crispy addition to a salad, as a breakfast buddy to your scrambled eggs and you can even use two of them as an alternative to bread for a sandwich!
Made with a slight hint of garlic, these are great for any meal and as soon as you whip up a batch, you'll see why. Enjoy and Happy Cooking!
Stacey
Ingredients
Directions
Using a fork, prick the squash skin 5-6 times around the squash to keep it from bursting while cooking.
Place the entire squash in the microwave and cook on high for 7-8 minutes.
Remove from the microwave and set aside for 3-5 minutes to let cool slightly.
Cut the squash in half crosswise- NOT lenthtwise. In other words, around the middle, not top to bottom.
Gently remove the seeds.
Place a fork, tine side down into the center of the hole and gently scrape the walls in a circular fashion to release the strands. Remove the strands as you're scraping and place in a bowl. Repeat until all the strands are removed from both sides of the squash.
Measure out 4 cups of squash and place in a bowl. Squeeze out any excess liquid to ensure a crispier outcome. Season with Garlic Gusto (or Garlic & Spring Onion) and natural salt & pepper to taste.
Divide into 8 equal piles and shape into patties using your hands. The flatter they are, the faster and more crispy they will cook.
Place a large, nonstick pan over medium high heat and spray with cooking spray.*
Place the patties in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until brown, crisp and cooked straight through.
Remove from the pan and serve hot. Enjoy!
Chef's Notes & More
Optavia Counts
1 hash brown is 1 Green and 1 Condiment option.
Stacey Says
* If your meal has room for healthy fats, you may cook these in oil as well to result in an even crispier hash brown. Simply place 4 teaspoons of oil in the pan and proceed as directed. This would add 1/2 a healthy fat per hash brown.
