Product: Bird’s Eye Veggie Spirals—Butternut Squash
Specs: Ten ounces of frozen butternut squash, which is cut into “spirals” and lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, and a modicum of olive oil.
Preparation summary: Microwave the spirals in their plastic bag for 5 to 6 ½ minutes on high. Let stand for 1 minute before serving.
High points: This is pure, unadulterated vegetable matter that holds up well in texture and flavor after its journey from freezer to microwave. The steamy squash behaves much like spaghetti on the fork, and shows versatility when jazzed up in sauces and spices.
Low points: The package claims to yield 3.5 servings. Count on only two unless everyone involved is aggressively dieting. Also, as squash goes, it’s overly subtle-tasting without the support of flavor boosters. Though lightly salted and peppered, these not-so-curly strands cry for outside help, even if it’s just a pat of butter.
Average retail price: $4.69
Availability: Major grocery stores.
Looks better on the package… I’ll take zoodles instead!
It’s really a spaghetti squash without the work and cleanup. It’s worth a try.
I love squash. Gotta try it. And you can definitely spice it up! I think I might like it👍