Apple-Spaghetti Squash "Kugel"

What is a kugel? “A baked pudding usually made with potatoes or noodles…generally served as a side dish, though a sweet version with raisins and spices is equally delicious as dessert.” (Epicurous Food Dictionary)

What is a “kugel?” A faux version for those of us who must diet for a living (sighs).

I adapted this sweet version made by the good cook Cara at Cara’s Cravings, but there’s no reason this dish couldn’t be made as a savoury with meat and spices.

Of course, you could also make a sweet version with chocolate and carob chips and…whoa, girl!

I’ll get back to you if I get more creative.

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Makes 4-6 servings

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked spaghetti squash (I cook my squash in the microwave.)
• ¾ cup liquid egg substitute (3 eggs)
• ½ cup sweetener (Note to Weight Watchers: Point value below is based on the use of artificial sweetener.)
• 2 tsps. ground cinnamon
• 2 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• ¼ cup raisins
• Cooking spray

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sweetener, and cinnamon.
2. Add spaghetti squash and toss to coat.
3. Mix in apples and raisins.
4. Spray a 6″ x 10″ or 8″ x 8″ pan with cooking spray.
5. Pour the mixture into the pan, smoothing the surface.
6. Bake in a 375° F oven for 35-45 minutes until golden and set.

For Weight Watchers: The total point value of this dish is 6 points. Therefore,

• 4 servings = 1.5 points
• 6 servings = 1 point

If you have extra points to spend, consider adding another ¼ cup (3 points) of raisins.

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