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Taco Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Tender roasted spaghetti squash halves are filled with spiced lentils, juicy tomatoes and creamy guac to make these scrumptious taco stuffed spaghetti squash boats. They just happen to be pretty healthy, but taste like a taco party in your face!
Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
1
hour
hr
30
minutes
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Total Time
1
hour
hr
45
minutes
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Course:
Entree
Cuisine:
American, Mexican-inspired
Servings:
4
Calories:
585
kcal
Author:
Alissa Saenz
Ingredients
2
small spaghetti squashes
(2 to 2 ½ pounds each)
For the Filling
1
cup
dried brown lentils
1
tablespoon
olive oil
1
medium onion,
diced
3
garlic cloves,
minced
1
(14 ounce) can
diced tomatoes
1
cup
tomato sauce
1 ½
tablespoons
ground cumin
2
teaspoons
ancho chile powder
2
teaspoons
paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Guacamole
2
ripe avocados,
pitted and peeled
3
tablespoons
fresh lime juice
1
medium tomato,
seeded and diced
¼
cup
diced red onion
¼
cup
fresh cilantro
1
garlic clove,
minced
Salt and pepper to taste
For Topping
Nacho cauliflower cheese
or
Nacho sweet potato cheese
Salsa
Hot sauce
Fresh cilantro
Chopped scallions
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°.
Use a sharp knife to poke 6 to 8 holes through each spaghetti squash.
Place the squashes on a baking sheet and bake until easily pierced with a knife, 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes.
While the squashes bake, place the lentils in a small saucepan and cover them with water.
Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the water to a boil.
Lower the heat and allow the lentils to cook just until tender, 20-25 minutes.
Drain the lentils into a colander and then return them to the pot. Set it aside.
When the spaghetti squashes are finished baking, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool.
While the squashes cool, coat the bottom of a large skillet with olive oil. Add the onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and sauté until very fragrant, about 1 minute more.
Stir in the cooked lentils, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, ancho chile powder and paprika.
Raise the heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Lower the heat and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
To Make the Guacamole
Place the avocadoes into a small bowl and mash them with a fork.
Stir in the lime juice, tomato, onion, cilantro and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To Make the Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
When the squashes are cool enough to handle, cut them in half lengthwise with a sharp knife.
Scoop out the seeds from the squash with a spoon, then take a fork and rake the inner flesh to create a stringy texture.
Stuff the squash halves with the lentil mixture, then top with guacamole and toppings of choice.
Serve.
Notes
Nutrition information includes squash, lentil filling and guacamole. It does not include other toppings.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
squash half
|
Calories:
585
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
87.2
g
|
Protein:
20.2
g
|
Fat:
22.5
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4.3
g
|
Sodium:
635
mg
|
Potassium:
1798
mg
|
Fiber:
24.1
g
|
Sugar:
9.9
g
|
Calcium:
170
mg
|
Iron:
8.5
mg