Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients:

• 1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ large onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus spears, ends trimmed
• 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F.
2. Pierce squash all around with a knife or fork. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, turn squash over and microwave for additional 5 minutes. 
3. Remove from microwave and wrap squash in aluminum foil.
4. Cook in oven for 1 hour or until shell is soft to the touch.
5. Cut down the middle lengthwise, open squash and remove seeds. Remove strands of squash with a fork and sauté in pan with onion, pepper, and garlic.

Nutrition Facts:

117 calories; 3g protein, 18g carbohydrate; 5g fat; 1g saturated fat; 0mg cholesterol; 5g fiber