Low Carb: Spaghetti Squash Paella Marinera

Joan Nova serves a deliciously healthy and creative low carb take on the classic Paella Marinera.

Saute the garlic clove that cooked with the clams (it is already soft, just smash it down) with a little minced onion and finely diced tomatoes in olive oil.

Next add saffron or Sazón mixed with a little of the liquid from the clams.

Add shredded spaghetti squash and all the seafood, olives, capers and pimentos.

Go once-around-the-pan with a pour of white wine.

Cook it off for about another 10 minutes till it dries up a little and sets. This can be done stove top or in the oven.

Finishing Touch. For me (always!) the finishing touch for paella is a squeeze of fresh lemon. Sometimes a splash of hot sauce.

Olé!

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Joan Nova

Joan Nova is the publisher of FOODalogue: Meandering Meals, Musings + Travel which melds her lifelong passions for food, travel, photography and publishing. Her culinary style is bold and colorful with finishing touches that take each dish to the next level. She is an active participant in many online food organizations.

Joan Nova has been a contributor to Honest Cooking since 2011.

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Joan: you still manage to add LOTS of flavor even in low carb: that’s fantastico!

amelia from z tasty life

April 20, 2011 at 11:43 am

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Joan a home run with this one! I would have never dreamed of subbing the rice with spaghetti squash. This is why I love your cooking and interpretation of classic dishes. Bravo!

Robin Sue

April 19, 2011 at 9:11 pm

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Yes I am always seeking healthy dishes and twists on classics. This dish is amazing Joan!

Valerie Harrison

April 19, 2011 at 8:31 am

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What a creative idea! Love this recipe Joan!!

Diana@Spain-In-Iowa

April 18, 2011 at 3:58 pm

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Love the idea, but could use the recipe, thanks

Will

April 17, 2011 at 11:53 pm

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I love everything in this dish…great combinations!

Tamara

April 15, 2011 at 6:35 pm

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