Name: Spaghetti Squash with Moroccan Spices
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) spaghetti squash; 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

This is one of the few recipes that works better in a microwave than a conventional oven. The mild-flavored squash gets its name from the fact that the interior, when cooked, separates into a glorious golden tangle of long spaghetti-like strands. That intriguing texture goes well with a Moroccan-inspired combination of supermarket spices. The larger the spaghetti squash, the thicker and more flavorful the strands.

Cook's note:

•Alternatively, you can bake the squash in a preheated 350°F oven for 1 to 1 1/4 hours.

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