Help...Extra Spaghetti Squash

[Travelin Texan]

Have extra cooked Spaghetti Squash...what can I do with it?  How long does it last in the frig?  Can I freeze it?  Thanks!

[Guest Andria]

I would cook it with anything! Reheat it by sautéing with garlic & wilted greens or other chopped veggies; serve with a meat sauce; use as a starchy side with olive oil and garlic. So many options!

I have refrigerated and used within a week. I have a good fridge and found my leftovers stay good 5-7 days, although I tend to eat them quicker. Not sure about freezing, though, due to the high water content

[jillian]

I can use spaghetti squash in place of rice with pretty much all of my recipes - ground meat with lots of spices, greens and spaghetti squash - voila. Check out my Chinese Takeout Replacement recipe:

 

http://forum.whole9life.com/topic/14405-chinese-takeout-replacement/

 

You could make a nice compliant pesto, too.

[snowflower]

I have frozen it and it was fine reheated. 

[ChickenNoodle]

Add shredded carrots (I micro them for two minutes to soften), a whisked egg, salt, pepper, any other seasoning...green onion, diced chiles...make into little patties and pan fry in coconut oil. Yummy

[Zoodles]

If you have a sandwich press, stick it in that. Makes a yummy hash-browny type thing.

[Travelin Texan]

Zoodles...funny...I pan "fried" some this morning...before I saw your post....like hashbrowns...yummy.

 

ChickenNoodle...will have to try yours in the morn.

 

Thanks for all the suggestions!

[trezkholl0806]

I saw a recipe (don't remember where), but it was like a breakfast frittata using the spaghetti squash as crust! Looked SO good... try Googling that!

[ABS32013]

I saw a recipe (don't remember where), but it was like a breakfast frittata using the spaghetti squash as crust! Looked SO good... try Googling that!

[ABS32013]

There is a spaghetti squash crust "quiche" on paleomg.com. It is very good. If you're using leftover squash that has gotten a bit watery, I'd suggest pre-baking the crust a bit before adding the filling.

[Delaine Ross]

I had some extra and put it in an omelette with the rest of the regular omelette ingredients.

[jent103]

I made this from Well Fed 2 this weekend - they're good!

 

http://www.foodnewsjournal.com/2013/11/14/spaghetti-squash-fritters-well-fed-2/

[praxisproject]

I freeze unwanted leftovers in meal-sized serves, they're a handy quick-meal component, even if it's just with eggs

 

I find it freezes fine, but might be better in the softer-style dishes (I usually have it with pulled pork) rather than ones which require more bite (texture).