Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns
8
5 minutes
15 minutes
American
Side Dish
** We've changed this recipe to add a bit more flavor, as some reported it was 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 breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and make 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
1 medium spaghetti squash
1 Tablespoon Stacey Hawkins Garlic Gusto Seasoning
Or 1 Tablespoon Stacey Hawkins Garlic and Spring Onion
½ teaspoon Stacey Hawkins Dash of Desperation Seasoning
nonstick cooking spray*
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!
