Category, , , DifficultyIntermediate

Lighten up your burrito with healthy, nutritious spaghetti squash. Leftovers are perfect for breakfast!

Recipe adapted from toasterovenlove.com

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time55 mins
 1 spaghetti squash
 2 tsp olive oil
 1 small zucchini, diced
 ½ bell pepper, diced
 ¼ cup red onion, diced
 ½ cup corn kernels
 ½ tsp dried oregano
 ¼ tsp ground cumin
 ¾ cup cooked black beans
 ½ cup salsa
 ½ cup shredded cheese
 salt, to taste
 pepper, to taste
1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

2

Lightly oil a baking sheet

3

Carefully, use a sharp knife to slice the squash in half from stem to bottom; scoop out the seeds

4

Rub each half with oil and season well with salt and pepper

5

Place the squash halves on a baking sheet and cook until tender, about 30 to 45 minutes

6

When the squash is almost cooked, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat

7

Add onion, zucchini, bell pepper, cumin, oregano, salt and better. Cook until soft, about 8 to 10 minutes

8

Take skillet off heat and add the beans and salsa

9

Remove squash from the oven and let cool

10

Using a fork, scrape most of the spaghetti squash strands out

11

Add spaghetti squash strands and half of the cheese to the skillet and mix

12

Add all filling back to the squash bowls and top with remaining cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 bowl

Servings 2


Amount Per Serving
Calories 390
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.1g27%
Saturated Fat 7.2g36%
Cholesterol 29mg10%
Sodium 630mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 51.4g18%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g25%
Sugars 5.4g
Protein 15.7g32%

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

Ingredients

 1 spaghetti squash
 2 tsp olive oil
 1 small zucchini, diced
 ½ bell pepper, diced
 ¼ cup red onion, diced
 ½ cup corn kernels
 ½ tsp dried oregano
 ¼ tsp ground cumin
 ¾ cup cooked black beans
 ½ cup salsa
 ½ cup shredded cheese
 salt, to taste
 pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

2

Lightly oil a baking sheet

3

Carefully, use a sharp knife to slice the squash in half from stem to bottom; scoop out the seeds

4

Rub each half with oil and season well with salt and pepper

5

Place the squash halves on a baking sheet and cook until tender, about 30 to 45 minutes

6

When the squash is almost cooked, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat

7

Add onion, zucchini, bell pepper, cumin, oregano, salt and better. Cook until soft, about 8 to 10 minutes

8

Take skillet off heat and add the beans and salsa

9

Remove squash from the oven and let cool

10

Using a fork, scrape most of the spaghetti squash strands out

11

Add spaghetti squash strands and half of the cheese to the skillet and mix

12

Add all filling back to the squash bowls and top with remaining cheese. Enjoy!

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