BLACK BEAN- & QUESO-STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

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Black Bean- & Queso-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash image

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 spaghetti squash (3 lb. each)
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, divided
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained, divided
1 Tbsp. oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped red peppers
1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Pierce squash several times with fork or sharp knife. Microwave on HIGH 10 min. or just until softened, turning after 5 min. Let stand 5 min.
  • Meanwhile, microwave VELVEETA and tomatoes in microwaveable bowl 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min.
  • Heat oven to 400ºF. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers; cook, stirring frequently, 3 min. Add beans, corn, garlic powder and 1/2 the VELVEETA mixture; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; set aside.
  • Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Use fork to scrape insides of squash into strands; set aside. Place squash shells, cut sides up, on baking sheet; fill with bean mixture and squash strands.
  • Bake 10 to 15 min. or until filling is heated through.
  • Top with remaining VELVEETA mixture and cilantro. Cut each squash piece in half to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 690 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g

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