Tuesday, 6 September 2011

Have some Kabocha why Dontcha

Okay- one of my favourites.
KABOCHA SQUASH!
Somewhat of an un-known squash, its that weird bumpy round green one that you seen in stores, and probably never think to pick up and try! The main reason I love this squash so much is the similarity in the consistency to potatoes. Roasted potatoes ( major carbicide ) where one of my weaknesses, but since discovering kabocha squash, I'm quite satisfied with sticking to this healthier, lower-calorie option.
Normally I will cut it in half, scoop out the seeds, and season with greek (or any other) seasoning, place upside down in some water and stick in the oven. Often times this method will work, but others leaves it much too watery if you don't have just the right amount of water in the pan. I prefer this to be more firm and potato like, so yesterday I figured, why even bother adding the water!
I cut the squash into small cubes, and tossed in some butter flavour oil spray (0 cals), braggs sauce, and seasonings (such as fajita, chilies, and italian) I put in the oven on roast for 25 minutes and BAM! the most delicious version of kabocha I had ever had!
It amazes me that I hadn't tried roasting it before, it turns out so much better, and so satisfying!
Normally what I add to it is greek seasoning, a bit of Kraft Italian fat free salad dressing, and some rice vinegar. That would be my perfect meal :)
The one downside is that its more prep, as the squash is quite firm and hard to cut, but if you have a good knife you should be set!
I usually don't stray from my beloved kabocha, but other squash that I love is spaghetti squash. Being allergic to wheat, and a former pasta LOVER( mind you these where in my fatter days) I was always looking for ways to eat the foods I love, just modified. Seasoning the spaghetti squash (with again, greek *yes i put this seasoning on EVERYTHING*) and adding some low calorie pasta sauce, my favourite being Classico tomato basil at only 50 calories per 1/2 cup serving(and did I mention this sauce is acceptable on the cleanse? Score!), this is really a delicious alternative! Oh and I forgot to mention, I also put the kraft fat free italian (5 calories per serving) and rice vinegar on absolutely everything as well :)
If you are like me, and don't want to full give up those foods you love, stay tuned because all I know in this life is how to substitute!! Next up... probably the best discovery I've came across yet- and absolutely NO GUILT!!!
Goodnight, I am off to make lunches, and get ready for the day ahead- yes, my first day back at school in about 2 years! Slightly nervous, but Im lucky I only have one class tomorrow, 2 classes Thursday, and then  I have Fridays off! Yeah, I really can't complain about that schedule :)

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