Best Southwestern Spaghetti Squash Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI SQUASH

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A great fall or winter side dish, this also can be served as a vegetarian main course.

Provided by RR

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Place squash halves in a shallow baking pan with about 1 inch of water.
Bake squash in the preheated oven until soft, about 1 hour.
Scrape flesh of squash from the rind using a fork and place in a large serving bowl.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until the vegetables are soft and the liquid has reduced, about 10 minutes; pour into the bowl with the squash; toss to combine. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, the vinegar, and cilantro and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 35.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SOUTHWESTERN STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

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Try Southwestern Stuffed Spaghetti Squash if you are looking for a pasta alternative. Southwestern Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is filled with flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash (2 lb.)
2 green onions
1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese, divided

Steps:

Pierce squash in several places with fork or sharp knife; place in shallow microwaveable dish. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 15 min. or until squash is softened, turning every 5 min. Cool slightly.
Heat oven to 375°F. Cut squash in half; remove and discard seeds. Use fork to scrape insides of squash into strands; place strands in large bowl. Place squash shells, cut sides up, in shallow baking dish.
Slice onions, keeping white and green pieces separated. Add white onion slices to squash strands in bowl along with the beans, corn, salsa and half the cheese; mix lightly. Spoon into squash shells; top with remaining cheese.
Bake 15 min. or until filling is heated through and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with green onion pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 680 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 12 g