Did I mention I love ethnic food? Specifically Thai food? Unfortunately, a lot of that Thai food does not get along with my healthy-eating goals. Enter this little recipe. Spaghetti squash Pad Thai....all the heartiness of the original without all the unnecessary "junk."
Ingredients:
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 1 cup cabbage, diced
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter
- 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 ½ Tbsp soy sauce
- Pepper Flakes to taste
- Lime juice, peanuts, green onions, cilantro for garnish
Directions:
- Microwave squash for 1-2 minutes, then cut in half lengthwise.
- Microwave, cut side down in approximately 1/2 inch of water for 7-8 minutes, or until soft.
- Shred squash with a fork.
- Saute garlic for one minute. Add the cabbage and carrots, and sauté over medium high heat for 3 minutes.
- Remove veggies to a plate. Add broth, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and pepper flakes to skillet. Heat until smooth.
- Return all ingredients, including chicken, to pan and cook 5 minutes or until sauce has covered all.
- Garnish to taste.
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