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Spaghetti-Squash Fritters – Country Living

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This International main features Spaghetti squash 3/4 teaspoon Salt. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 20
Calories: 371.7
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This International main features Spaghetti squash 3/4 teaspoon Salt. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 lbs Spaghetti squash
  • 3/4 teaspoons Salt
Directions
  1. 1
    Vegetable oil for frying 1/2 ts Ground black pepper 1/2 c Unsifted all-purpose flour 2 Large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 c Chopped fresh dill 1.
  2. 2
    Several hours before serving, bake the squash: Heat oven to 350F (177&# 194;°C).
  3. 3
    Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise.
  4. 4
    With spoon, scoop out and discard fibrous center and seeds.
  5. 5
    Place squash halves,
  6. 6
    cut sides down, on baking sheet;
  7. 7
    bake 25 to 30 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp (it should seem slightly undercooked.)
  8. 8
    Set aside to
  9. 9
    cool .
  10. 10
    With fork, "comb" the squash flesh so it pulls off in strands.
  11. 11
    Measure 4 C spaghetti squash and refrigerate until well chilled.
  12. 12
    Discard squash skins.
  13. 13
    Just before serving, in 1-quart saucepan,
  14. 14
    heat 1 1/2 inches oil until deep-fat thermometer registers 350'F.
  15. 15
    In large bowl, combine the chilled squash, flour, dill, salt, and pepper.
  16. 16
    Stir in eggs until well combined.
  17. 17
    In batches, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of squash mixture into hot oil;
  18. 18
    fry 2 minutes, turning fritters once to brown evenly.
  19. 19
    (Be sure to maintain oil temperature around 350'F to guarantee crispness.)
  20. 20
    Drain fritters on paper towels and keep warm in low oven while frying remaining squash mixture.
  21. 21
    Serve immediately.
  22. 22
    Country Living/Nov/90 Scanned & fixed by DP & GG

Nutrition Facts

Servings 20

Amount Per Serving
Calories 371.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.1g5%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 70.9g24%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g21%
Sugars 1.4g
Protein 14.2g29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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