Southwest Spaghetti Squash

Submitted by Cyn2938

"I found this recipe in a Low-Carb cookbook. The sweetness of the squash mixes well with the spice of the other ingredients. Low-carb and vegetarian!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 spaghetti squash (3 pounds)
• 1 (14 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 3⁄4 cup monterey jack cheese, divided
• 1⁄4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cut squash in half lengthwise.
3. Remove and discard seeds.
4. Place squash, cut side down, in greased baking pan.
5. Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour or until just tender.
6. Using fork, remove spaghetti-like strands from hot squash and place strands in large bowl.
7. Add tomatoes with juice, beans, 1/2 cup cheese, cilantro, cumin, garlic salt and pepper; toss well.
8. Spray 1 1/2 quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
9. Spoon mixture into casserole.
10. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
11. Bake uncovered, 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through.
12. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[sukline]

Microwave the spaghetti squash to save time: cut squash in half and remove seeds, cover cut sides with plastic wrap, place cut-side down on plate, microwave until you can pierce squash with fork. Continue with recipe.

 

[Rhondapalooza]

Wow! This was really something special! I added a cup of chopped onion, a cup of chopped bell pepper, and a small can of sliced black olives. I also served with freshly made Pico de Gallo (#33861) and the whole thing was FABULOUS! YUM!

 

[Greta]

This was GREAT! I used about a 4.5 lb squash, I used 2 cans of Rotel (1 original and 1 Mexican Style) but I only used the liquid from the original Rotel. I used about 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup sharp cheddar because that is what I had on hand. I baked it in a 9x13 dish for about 30 minutes and it turned out perfect! I served with sour cream, and some used flour tortilla or tortilla chips and some ate it with nothing! Thanks for the recipe--I will definitely make this again!

 

[ramsey_penegar]

This was good! I will make it again. I use the microwave way to prepare the squash: pierce the skin, put in micro 5-6 min/lb until skin is soft. Then you can very easily cut open the squash to scoop out seeds and "spaghetti". Saves a lot of time and frustration! I added a jalapeno pepper and used more cheese. This would be good with frozen or canned corn, too!

 

[LindseyCockrell]

Who would have thought that such simple ingredients would be SO delicious! My husband and I enjoyed this so much, and he's always a little skiddish about a dinner without meat. Oh, and don't forget that you can roast the seeds of the spaghetti squash with a little olive oil & salt. They're great to munch on while you are cooking dinner! I just threw mine in the oven on a separate pan while my squash was cooking.