If Your Kids Love Pizza, Try This Healthy Spaghetti Squash Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:
• 1 Spaghetti squash
• 1⁄4 cup water
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 2 cups Pizza sauce
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• Your favorite pizza toppings (like pepperoni, bell peppers, or olives)
Directions:
1. Prep the Squash:
a. Adult Step: Carefully pierce the squash all over with a fork.
b. Kid Step: Place the squash on a microwave-safe plate.
2. Microwave the Squash:
a. Adult Step: Microwave the squash on high for 6-8 minutes. Supervise kids
during this step.
b. Kid Step: Let the squash cool for a few minutes once it’s done.
3. Cut and Clean:
a. Adult Step: Slice the squash in half lengthwise.
b. Kid Step: Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and discard them. This part is safe for kids with supervision.
4. Prepare the Squash:
a. Kid Step: Brush the inside of the squash with a little olive oil. Kids can use a brush or spoon for this.
b. Kid Step: Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let kids sprinkle to their liking!
c. Adult Step: Place the squash halves cut-side down in a microwave-safe dish with 1⁄4 cup of water in the bottom.
d. Adult Step: Cover with plastic wrap.
5. Microwave Again:
a. Adult Step: Microwave for an additional 6-8 minutes until the squash is
tender.
b. Kid Step: Carefully remove the squash from the microwave and let it cool
slightly.
6. Create the Spaghetti:
a. Kid Step: Use a fork to gently scrape the inside of the squash to create
spaghetti-like strands. This is the fun part where kids can really get involved!
7. Add Sauce and Toppings:
a. Kid Step: Place the spaghetti squash strands back into the squash shells or a baking dish.
b. Kid Step: Pour pizza sauce over the squash strands.
c. Kid Step: Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and add your favorite toppings.
Kids can choose and add their toppings!
8. Heat and Enjoy:
a. Adult Step: Heat the squash with toppings in the microwave for about 1-2
minutes, until the cheese is melted.
b. Kid Step: Let the squash cool a bit before serving. Enjoy!
Kitchen Supplies:
• Kitchen knife (for adults)
• Cutting board
• Microwave-safe plate and dish
• Plastic wrap