Mexican-Inspired Spaghetti Squash Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 2-quart casserole

Mexican-Inspired Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash

½ teaspoon olive oil

or as needed

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ sweet yellow onion

chopped

½ yellow bell pepper

chopped

1 clove garlic

minced

or more to taste

nonstick cooking spray

1 (14 ounce) can black beans

rinsed and drained

¾ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

divided

¼ cup fresh cilantro

chopped

1 teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 Roma tomatoes

chopped

1 avocado

diced

or more to taste

1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives

Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones estilo Mexicano)

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Cut squash in 1/2 lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds. Add a few drops of oil to each 1/2 and spread using a pastry brush. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down in the prepared baking pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until tender about 30 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion bell pepper and garlic in the hot oil until tender 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Remove cooked squash from the oven and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 6

Remove strands from squash using a fork or spoon and place them into a large bowl. Add black beans sauteed veggies 1/2 cup Mexican cheese cilantro cumin salt and pepper; mix well. Spoon mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Mexican cheese.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with tomatoes avocado and olives. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Mexican-Inspired Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 203.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.3g 15%

Carbohydrates: 19.5g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 6g 24%

Sugars: 1g

Fat: 12g 18%

Saturated Fat: 4g 20%

Cholesterol: 12.1mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 530.3IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 9mg 15%

Folate: 66.2mcg 17%

Calcium: 141.8mg 14%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 39.9mg 14%

Potassium: 445.4mg 13%

Sodium: 520.6mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 107.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.