FAJITA-STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH
When you need a seriously satisfying dinner-something rich, meaty and cheesy-but don't want to be weighed down, turn to this recipe. Baking your fajita fixings in a spaghetti squash allows the flavors to shine through, so you'll be enjoying the beef, onions, peppers and seasonings that make this classic dish. After baking, top your stuffed squash with chopped tomato and avocado, just like you would your fajitas. The combination of hearty fajita fillings and fresh toppings makes this meal so appealing that even veggie skeptics will clean their plates!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line rimmed baking pan with foil.
- Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds, and brush insides with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut sides down in pan. Roast 35 to 40 minutes or until squash is tender. When squash is cool enough to handle, scoop flesh into bowl, and reserve squash shells on lined pan.
- Meanwhile, heat 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook beef with chile and garlic 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; remove and reserve. Heat same skillet over medium heat, and add bell pepper and onions; cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is just starting to soften. Add beef mixture, squash flesh, taco seasoning mix and water to skillet. Cook until well blended and heated through, stirring frequently. Stir in cheese; spoon mixture back into squash shells.
- Bake 5 to 6 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with tomato and avocado.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 1/4 Cups, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g
STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH
We often make stuffed spaghetti squash if we want a light vegetarian dinner for me and my husband.
Provided by nch
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Spaghetti Squash
Time 55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Brush the inside of the spaghetti squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil and place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack until squash is easily pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add bell pepper. Cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and basil, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes.
- Remove spaghetti squash from oven, cool slightly, and shred the cooked squash into spaghetti-like strands. Place strands in a bowl. Add bell pepper mixture, goat cheese, salt, and black pepper and mix until well combined. Spoon mixture back into the squash halves. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and butter cubes.
- Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly and bread crumbs are browned, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 87.3 mg, Fat 49.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 24.2 g, Sodium 613.4 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
CHORIZO-STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH
Baked spaghetti squash is topped with fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, black beans and a heart-healthy version of chorizo made with lean ground turkey instead of pork.
Provided by France C
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hunt's
Time 2h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Combine turkey, salt, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked and sweet paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, chipotle pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and apple cider vinegar in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for flavors to blend.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and brush cut sides with olive oil. Place squash cut-side down on prepared baking sheet.
- Roast in preheated oven until squash is soft, 40 to 45 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
- Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chilled chorizo mixture. Cook and stir, breaking up lumps, until cooked through and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add onion and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until onion becomes translucent, stirring constantly. Add garlic and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salt, and cumin.
- Stir in beans, corn, diced green chilies, and tomatoes; cover and simmer 4 to 5 minutes.
- Fluff spaghetti squash strands with a fork, keeping them in the shells.
- Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Divide sauce among 4 squash halves. Top each half with 1/4 cup of cheese. Return to baking sheet and bake until cheese is melted 5 to 6 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 42.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1600.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE AND SPINACH
This rich, creamy and comforting meal shows you just how decadent spaghetti squash can be! In this twice-baked preparation, spaghetti squash is baked, then scooped out and combined with browned sausage, spinach, cream and cheese before being added back to its shell and baked again until warm and bubbly. It's the perfect dinner for a cozy night in.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 2h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with cooking parchment paper; spray with cooking spray.
- Place both squash halves cut side down on baking sheet. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until tender.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onions and garlic; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink. Reduce heat to medium; add flour, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and nutmeg. Cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually add spinach. Cook and stir just until spinach is wilted. Stir in whipping cream. Heat to boiling; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or just until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in mozzarella and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- When squash is cool enough to handle, use fork to remove squash strands from shells, leaving shells intact. Mix squash strands into sausage mixture. Spoon filling into both squash shell halves.
- Arrange filled squash halves on same baking sheet. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly around edges and heated through. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; stir to coat. Cook and stir about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to small bowl; mix with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over squash halves, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1220 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1 g
CHICKEN PARM-STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large spaghetti squash, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, eggs, flour, italian bread crumb, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, italian seasoning, salt, pepper, oil
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- With a sharp knife, slice the squash in half. (If the squash is too tough - puncture in several places forming a dotted line around the squash. Microwave for 3-5 minutes to soften. Allow to cool before cutting in half - following the dotted line).
- Scoop out the seeds - brush with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast face down in a preheated oven at 375˚F (190˚C) for 35-40 minutes (until a fork can easily pierce the skin).
- Meanwhile - Slice the chicken breasts into strips. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs into three separate bowls.
- Coat each strip with flour, then egg, and then roll in bread crumbs.
- Pour oil in a cast-iron skillet to come ¼ inch up the side. Heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken strips (in batches if necessary) until golden brown on all sides and cooked through. Transfer to paper towels and remove pan from heat.
- Once the squash has finished roasting - remove from the oven and let it set for a few minutes before turing over and pulling at it with a fork.
- Shred the inside of each squash, being careful not to poke through the skin.
- Pour marinara sauce over shredded squash. Top with chicken strips, then more marinara, and finish with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, and a pinch of Italian seasoning.
- Return to the oven to bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 56 grams, Sugar 7 grams
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