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.