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BEEF AND BLACK BEAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH



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I've been working on developing healthier recipes that still taste fabulous-and keep me satisfied. This squash tossed with beef, beans and kale has so much flavor it's easy to forget it's good for you! -Charlotte Cravins, Opelousas, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium spaghetti squash
3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 to 3 teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
4 small garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups chopped fresh kale
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Trim ends of squash and halve lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, on a trivet insert in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Add 1 cup water to cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 7 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Set squash aside. , In a large skillet, crumble beef and cook with onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes; drain. Add mustard, hot sauce and garlic; cook 1 minute more. Stir in black beans and kale; cook just until wilted, 2-3 minutes., Using a fork, separate strands of spaghetti squash; combine with meat mixture. Dollop servings with Greek yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

SPICY SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH BLACK BEANS



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Make and share this Spicy Spaghetti Squash With Black Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Glori-B

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 spaghetti squash, medium
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded, minced
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained well
1/2 cup sweet corn, frozen or fresh
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/3 cup cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Roast squash in a 375°F oven for 50 minutes until tender or cut squash in half and place in a microwave dish with 1/2 inch of water, lightly covered with plastic wrap for 20 minutes on high until tender. cool. When cool, scoop flesh from squash halves leaving the shell intact for stuffing.
  • For the filling, heat oil in a large pan and sauté red onion, jalapeño chili and red pepper for 2 minutes. Add beans, corn and chili powder; sauté 1 minute longer. Add cooked squash, cilantro, lime juice and salt, cook 1 minute until heated through.
  • Fill squash halves with filling, mounding mixture in the center.

CHORIZO-STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH



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Baked spaghetti squash is topped with fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, black beans and a heart-healthy version of chorizo made with lean ground turkey instead of pork.

Provided by France C

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hunt's

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 pound lean ground turkey
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
½ teaspoon dried chipotle chili pepper
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 (2 1/2 pound) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup white onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¾ cup black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup fire-roasted frozen corn
¼ cup canned mild diced green chilies
1 (14.5 ounce) can Hunt's® Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1 cup shredded queso Chihuahua or Mexican blend cheese
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine turkey, salt, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked and sweet paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, chipotle pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and apple cider vinegar in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for flavors to blend.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and brush cut sides with olive oil. Place squash cut-side down on prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast in preheated oven until squash is soft, 40 to 45 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chilled chorizo mixture. Cook and stir, breaking up lumps, until cooked through and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add onion and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until onion becomes translucent, stirring constantly. Add garlic and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salt, and cumin.
  • Stir in beans, corn, diced green chilies, and tomatoes; cover and simmer 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Fluff spaghetti squash strands with a fork, keeping them in the shells.
  • Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Divide sauce among 4 squash halves. Top each half with 1/4 cup of cheese. Return to baking sheet and bake until cheese is melted 5 to 6 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 42.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1600.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

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