Delicious hot or cold, as a gluten-free side dish or snack
Recipe by Monique Singer
Previously published in WestmountMag.ca
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Gluten-free Spaghetti Squash Muffins
On one of many rainy days in Montreal, a great day to cook, I decided to make spaghetti squash pasta, a lovely low-carb meal, but I ended up over-baking it! I really didn’t want to throw it out so I made muffins. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did; they were a delicious surprise.
Preparation time 30 min | Cooking time: 25 min for mini muffins | Baking time: 35 min for squash
Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C for squash | Yields: 24 mini muffins
- 1 large spaghetti squash, 3 cups / 465 g baked and shredded
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup / 100 g grated Parmesan
- 1 cup / 100 g grated mozzarella
- 3/4 cup / 70 g chickpea flour
- 1/4 cup / 5 g fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup / 5 g fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp melted butter or vegan butter
- 1 tsp cardamom, ground
- 1 tsp freshly ground white pepper
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
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Bake the spaghetti squash at 400°F (200 °C) for 35 minutes, then let it cool.
Lower oven temperature to 350°F/175°C.
Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds.
Use a fork to scoop out the flesh and set aside; discard the skin and seeds.
In a bowl, beat the eggs; slowly add the melted butter.
Add the chopped herbs and spices, then the chickpea flour.
Mix with a hand blender until smooth.
Add salt and pepper and mix.
Fold in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, then the squash.
Place a heaping tablespoon of the mixture in each cup of the muffin tray.
Bake at 350°F/175°C for 25 minutes.
Serve as a side dish or a snack.
Delicious hot or cold.
Images: Anne Fillion
Monique Singer is a cultural creator based in Montreal, usually travelling the world, experiencing other cultures, and sharing what she finds most interesting. At the top of her food passion is her attraction to spices, their benefits and the distinctive flavour they bring to all dishes. LinkedIn
