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    Culinary Lion » Recipes » Keto Dinner Recipes » Low Carb Grilled Spaghetti Squash Rings

    Low Carb Grilled Spaghetti Squash Rings

    by Frank Campanella 4 Comments

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    Low carb Grilled spaghetti squash rings

    Grilled Spaghetti Squash Rings are a great side dish for your next cookout. Spaghetti Squash grill up easy and a perfectly portioned for everyone to enjoy.

    Low carb Grilled spaghetti squash rings

    Keto Sides for Summer Grilling Season

    This Super simple recipe has always been a favorite at every cookout I’ve ever hosted. Grilled Spaghetti squash is a easy side dish that really only has 4 ingredients but doesn’t skimp on the flavor. I slice the spaghetti squash into 2 inch rings instead of cutting the squash in half long ways. The rings are then grilled to bring out more flavor than traditional methods.

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    Low carb Grilled spaghetti squash rings on a big green egg

    Spaghetti Squash is so Hot right Now

    Spaghetti squash is one of my favorite gourds because of its lightly sweet flavor and long strands of pasta like goodness. Many low carb dieters use spaghetti squash as a gluten free low carb alternative to traditional pasta. As the spaghetti squash cooks the fibers inside begin to separate into “noodle” strains that you can fork off and eat just like traditional pasta.

    There are plenty of savory recipes using spaghetti squash but you can also add brown sugar and butter to make a sweeter side dish.Spaghetti Squash goes great with pulled pork and ribs as well. I didn’t use the brown sugar but instead brushed the rings with butter then seasoned with the a spicy bbq rub (I use this). I love the subtle sweetness of the spaghetti squash combined with the caramelized butter and spicy dry rub. Once the Spaghetti Squash is tender brush them with your favorite bbq sauce and cover for just a few minutes and it’s time to eat.

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    Low carb Grilled spaghetti squash rings

    Safety First, you can’t Grill from the Emergency Room

    Always be careful when slicing your spaghetti squash as the outer shell can be very tough and hard to cut. One easy trick is to poke a bunch of holes using a fork then microwave for a minute or two so that the squash softens and will be easier to slice. After you have cut the spaghetti squash into slices take a spoon and scoop out the seeds by holding the spoon at a 45 degree angle and spin the ring to remove all the seeds but leaving the meat of the gourd. After that your ready to brush with butter or olive oil, I do this to caramelize the squash but also to help the seasoning stick to the meat of the squash. 

    There’s no exact time or temp when preparing grilled squash, I like to grill directly for a few minutes to caramelize the flesh and then rotate to indirect cooking until tender. I look to have a grill temperature somewhere between 325-350. You don’t want to have a super hot grill or the sugars will burn before the meat of the squash is fully cooked.

    Low carb Grilled spaghetti squash rings

    Tips To Perfect Spaghetti Squash

    There is a window of perfection when cooking this glorious gourd. If you undercook the squash it won’t separate the fibers and will be tough to eat. If you overcook the squash it will all turn to mush. It still tastes ok but it won’t shred into it and will look more like an acorn or butternut squash. The easiest way to tell is to look for the fibers to begin separating by pinching the flesh of the squash. If it’s still firm continue cooking but if the threads of the squash easily separate when you pinch them you are ready to eat. If the squash is too hot just use tongs to pinch the flesh.

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    Low carb Grilled spaghetti squash rings
    Low carb Grilled spaghetti squash rings

    Grilled Spaghetti Squash Rings

    Culinary Lion
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine BBQ
    Servings 8
    Calories 116 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 lbs Spaghetti Squash About 2 medium size squash
    • ⅓ cup Melted Butter
    • 2 tbsp BBQ Dry Rub
    • ⅓ cup Sugar Free BBQ Sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Slice the spaghetti squash into roughly 2 inch rings then scoop out the seeds using a spoon.
    • Brush the flesh of the spaghetti squash with melted butter and season generously on both sides.
    • Grill the squash over direct heat for a few minutes per side then move to indirect heat for the rest of the cook. Looking for a grill temp of between 325-350 degrees F.
    • Check for doneness by pinching the flesh of the squash looking for the fibers to separate easily. If the fibers are still tough continue cooking until the fibers separate with little tension.
    • Brush bbq sauce onto the spaghetti squash rings, cook for just a few more minutes to let sauce set up.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 21mgPotassium: 137mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 171IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword BBQ, Spaghetti Squash
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    Nutrition Facts
    Grilled Spaghetti Squash Rings
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 116 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Cholesterol 19mg6%
    Sodium 21mg1%
    Potassium 137mg4%
    Carbohydrates 10g3%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 171IU3%
    Vitamin C 3mg4%
    Calcium 38mg4%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Jan

      August 10, 2020 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      Fabulous idea to grill spaghetti squash rings! Pretty to serve and so much tastier than steamed.
      I substituted a curry cube blended into coconut milk for the basting sauce (as a side dish with chicken satay skewers). Nom.

      Reply
      • Culinary Lion

        August 11, 2020 at 3:43 pm

        That sounds like my kind of dinner!! you had me at curry!!

        Reply
    2. Judy Campanella

      May 18, 2021 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      One of my favorites! Thank you for showing me how to cook it properly.

      Reply
      • Culinary Lion

        May 19, 2021 at 10:18 am

        Sure!! spaghetti Squash is one of my favorites

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