Diet Latkes And Apple Sauce

Step 1

Cut off one end of the spaghetti squash, then poke holes in it with a fork (as if you were baking a potato). Cook in the microwave on high for 10 - 20 minutes, depending on the size of the squash (note, you may bake it in the oven for 40 - 60 minutes).

Step 2

Cut the cooked squash in half lengthwise and let cool.

Step 3

When cool, scoop out all the seeds and excess “gushy bit”. Rake with a fork to remove the squash.

Step 4

Press dry using dish towel or paper towel to remove as much liquid as possible.

Step 5

NOTE, this step is key to being able to form a “pancake”.

Step 6

Finely grate onion and drain, removing as much fluid as possible. NOTE, this step is key to being able to form a “pancake”

Step 7

Combine squash and onion in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 8

Put frying pan on medium low heat and spray with PAM olive oil; do not begin cooking until pan is hot.

Step 9

Using your hands, make silver-dollar pancake sized pancakes with the mixture.

Step 10

Lightly spray both sides of the pancakes with PAM butter.

Step 11

Place in pan and cook both sides until lightly brown.

APPLE SAUCE DIRECTIONS

Step 12

Peel and core the apples.

Step 13

Boil apples in a little water (do not cover) cook until tender.

Step 14

Whisk together, add sweetener, to taste.