Steps to Make Spaghetti Squash With Spinach And Tomatoes

Mexican-Inspired Spaghetti Squash

Place 2 cloves of minced garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Recipe Summary Mexican-Inspired Spaghetti Squash

A delicious Mexican twist for your spaghetti squash! If you want more protein, add some chicken fajita meat or taco meat.

Ingredients | Spaghetti Squash With Spinach And Tomatoes

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

Directions

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

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.

Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes.

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.

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.

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.

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

Microwave squash for 3 to 4 minutes if it is too hard to cut in half.

Initial baking time of squash will depend on the size of your squash. If it is small, check at 25 minutes; if large, it may take 35 to 40 minutes. It is done when a steak knife can be easily inserted into the skin. Do not overcook, or it will be mushy.

Info | Spaghetti Squash With Spinach And Tomatoes

prep: 30 mins cook: 45 mins total: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 1 2-quart casserole

TAG : Mexican-Inspired Spaghetti Squash

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