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Taco Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

URL: https://realsimplegood.com/taco-stuffed-spaghetti-squash/

Ingredients

The squash

  • ½ small spaghetti squash

The taco seasoning

  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

The filling

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 1 whole onion, diced
  • 1 whole bell pepper, diced

The creamy chipotle-lime sauce

  • cup avocado oil
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp mustard powder
  • ¼ tsp chipotle powder
  • ¼ tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp lime juice

Optional toppings

  • to taste shredded cheese
  • to taste salsa
  • to taste sliced jalapeño
  • to taste chopped cilantro
  • to taste avocado

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
  3. Place the squash cut-side down on the baking sheet and bake for 30-45 minutes until tender.
  4. Allow the squash to cool, then scrape the flesh into noodles.
  5. In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper until the beef is browned.
  6. Mix all taco seasoning ingredients together and add to the beef mixture, cooking until fully browned.
  7. For the sauce, blend all sauce ingredients until emulsified and thick.
  8. Mix the spaghetti squash noodles with the taco meat and ¾ of the sauce.
  9. Fill the squash shells with the mixture, top with cheese if desired, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  10. Serve topped with remaining sauce and any additional toppings.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
500
Total fat
35g
Total carbohydrates
20g
Total protein
30g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
100mg

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