lunchman
07-15-2019, 07:41 PM
The Mrs and I are working to get back to our healthier lifestyle. Having lost over 50 pounds on Weight Watchers a few years back it's been difficult seeing it creep back on (in the interest of keeping my marriage intact I won't disclose her loss). :razz:
Earlier today I posted a healthier snack alternative in the form of roasted chickpeas, which is a WW snack. Since I had the Weber fired up and had bought a Spaghetti Squash this weekend to be a main dinner this week, tonite was a good nite for it. This is of course a tasty, low cal, zero WW points alternative to a plate of spaghetti.
Sometimes I've roasted the squash in the oven if I'm not in the mood to light a grill and that's a fine way to prep this dish. The flavor introduced from grilling indirect over charcoal is a nice touch.
Halve the spaghetti squash, remove seeds and stringy pulp. Apply EVOO, salt and pepper and place out on the grill flesh side down, indirect. If making this indoors, place flesh side down on a parchment lined baking sheet in a 400 deg oven.
I had already taken one off when I realized I should take some pics, but after an hour or so on the Weber it looks like this -
https://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/lunchman77/Grilling/edited-image_zpswtu2xqag.png (https://s93.photobucket.com/user/lunchman77/media/Grilling/edited-image_zpswtu2xqag.png.html)
https://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/lunchman77/Grilling/edited-image_zpsznubhgx8.png (http://s93.photobucket.com/user/lunchman77/media/Grilling/edited-image_zpsznubhgx8.png.html)
Scoop out the squash, which comes off in long strands, with a fork. Serve with tomato sauce. I also grilled a few Al Fresco chicken sausages to go with this.
A healthier Summer dinner -
https://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/lunchman77/Grilling/edited-image_zpschblzaxb.png (http://s93.photobucket.com/user/lunchman77/media/Grilling/edited-image_zpschblzaxb.png.html)
https://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/lunchman77/Grilling/edited-image_zpsifishcv5.png (http://s93.photobucket.com/user/lunchman77/media/Grilling/edited-image_zpsifishcv5.png.html)
That's it. Quite simple, very filling and tasted excellent, especially since it was prepared on the grill.
After a week of being back on tracking points with Weight Watchers, my weight is back down and I'm heading in the right direction.
Regards,
-lunchman
Earlier today I posted a healthier snack alternative in the form of roasted chickpeas, which is a WW snack. Since I had the Weber fired up and had bought a Spaghetti Squash this weekend to be a main dinner this week, tonite was a good nite for it. This is of course a tasty, low cal, zero WW points alternative to a plate of spaghetti.
Sometimes I've roasted the squash in the oven if I'm not in the mood to light a grill and that's a fine way to prep this dish. The flavor introduced from grilling indirect over charcoal is a nice touch.
Halve the spaghetti squash, remove seeds and stringy pulp. Apply EVOO, salt and pepper and place out on the grill flesh side down, indirect. If making this indoors, place flesh side down on a parchment lined baking sheet in a 400 deg oven.
I had already taken one off when I realized I should take some pics, but after an hour or so on the Weber it looks like this -
https://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/lunchman77/Grilling/edited-image_zpswtu2xqag.png (https://s93.photobucket.com/user/lunchman77/media/Grilling/edited-image_zpswtu2xqag.png.html)
https://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/lunchman77/Grilling/edited-image_zpsznubhgx8.png (http://s93.photobucket.com/user/lunchman77/media/Grilling/edited-image_zpsznubhgx8.png.html)
Scoop out the squash, which comes off in long strands, with a fork. Serve with tomato sauce. I also grilled a few Al Fresco chicken sausages to go with this.
A healthier Summer dinner -
https://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/lunchman77/Grilling/edited-image_zpschblzaxb.png (http://s93.photobucket.com/user/lunchman77/media/Grilling/edited-image_zpschblzaxb.png.html)
https://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l50/lunchman77/Grilling/edited-image_zpsifishcv5.png (http://s93.photobucket.com/user/lunchman77/media/Grilling/edited-image_zpsifishcv5.png.html)
That's it. Quite simple, very filling and tasted excellent, especially since it was prepared on the grill.
After a week of being back on tracking points with Weight Watchers, my weight is back down and I'm heading in the right direction.
Regards,
-lunchman