Best 6 Spaghetti Squash Black Bean Tacos Recipes

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Spaghetti squash is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pasta, and it's a great way to get more vegetables into your diet. When paired with black beans, it creates a satisfying and flavorful taco filling that is sure to please everyone at your table. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating the perfect spaghetti squash black bean tacos, complete with all the necessary ingredients and instructions. With its unique blend of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLACK BEAN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH TACOS



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 cups refried black beans
1 small butternut squash
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 soft corn tortillas
Pickled Shallots, recipe follows
Cilantro sprigs for serving
3 Serrano chiles, seeds removed if desired, diced
Crema, creme fraiche or sour cream for serving
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1 tablespoons mustard seeds
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons coarse salt
20 medium shallots, peeled

Steps:

  • Warm the refried beans gently over low heat. Cut the butternut squash in half crosswise at the narrowest point. Cut each half in half again lengthwise. Peel each section with a vegetable peeler or a flexible sharp knife. Use a teaspoon to scrape out the seeds and strings. Cut into 1/2- inch dice. Heat large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add olive oil. When it smokes, add squash cubes and toss well. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, cumin and black pepper. Saute over high heat, tossing frequently, until browned outside and tender but not mushy inside, about 10 minutes.
  • To serve, heat tortillas quickly one by one in a very hot dry skillet, about 10 seconds per side. Assemble tacos by spooning in black beans, topping with Sauteed squash, sliced Pickled Shallots, cilantro sprigs, diced. Serranos, and cream. Roll up and serve 2 per person.
  • Combine the vinegar, wine, brown sugar, peppercorns, mustard, chile flakes, and salt in a medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Add the shallots and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Set aside to cool completely in the liquid.
  • Transfer the shallots and all their liquid to a jar or plastic container. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator up to two weeks.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH & BLACK BEAN TACOS



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Who knew that spaghetti squash could be so amazing stuffed inside tacos? This unique recipe is a whole new take on a classic! -Kayla Capper, Ojai, CA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup salsa
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
20 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Guacamole, optional

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high 18-20 minutes or until tender., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add corn; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until lightly toasted., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands; stir into skillet. Add black beans, salsa, onions, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, lime juice, garlic salt, cumin and salt; heat through. Serve with tortillas and, if desired, guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH & BLACK BEAN TACOS



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Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pkg. Green Giant® Veggie Spirals® Spaghetti Squash
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder
1 (14 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
8 Ortega tortillas, warmed
Cilantro, queso fresco, sliced red onion (for topping)

Steps:

  • Cook Green Giant® Veggie Spirals® Spaghetti Squash according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium-high heat in nonstick skillet and cook onion, pepper and salt 6 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic, cumin and chipotle chili powder and cook 30 seconds. Add black beans and Spaghetti Squash and cook 2 minutes or until heated through. Serve Squash mixture in tortillas and top with cilantro, queso fresco and red onion.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH TACOS



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An awesome new way to eat spaghetti squash! Great for the vegan, vegetarian, and meat-eater alike. Pair with salty fried corn tortillas, fresh salsa, and sour cream! Serve in your traditional taco style!

Provided by jfresh

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes     Vegetarian Taco Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 (1.25 ounce) package dry taco seasoning mix
1 small onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 pinch salt, to taste
12 crisp taco shells

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place the two halves of the squash with the cut sides facing down into a baking dish.
  • Bake the squash in the preheated oven until tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Strip the squash from the rind with a fork into short strands and set aside.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onion and jalapeno pepper in the hot oil until the onion is browned and soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the squash and taco seasoning; cook and stir the mixture for 5 minutes more. Season with salt. Stuff into taco shells to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Carbohydrate 67.4 g, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 899.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

MEGAN'S SPAGHETTI SQUASH TACOS



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My daughter-in-law made these as a delicious, low-fat alternative to beef tacos! This is her recipe, and they are delicious!!

Provided by 4xamominparadise

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon coarse salt
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
4 ounces queso fresco, crumbled
¼ cup chopped red onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
16 (6 inch) corn tortillas
¼ cup salsa

Steps:

  • Make 1-inch deep punctures all over squash with a serrated knife. Microwave squash on high for 6 to 8 minutes; turn over and microwave until squash is steaming and cooked through, another 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, cut in half lengthwise, take out seeds, and shred the flesh with a fork.
  • Mix fresh lime juice, chili powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, and coarse salt in a large bowl. Add shredded spaghetti squash; mix well.
  • Place black beans (heat if desired), crumbled queso fresco, chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro into separate bowls. Heat corn tortillas in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed and flexible, about 30 seconds per side.
  • Spread each tortilla with a spoonful of black beans and squash mixture, and a sprinkling of queso fresco cheese, onion, and cilantro; top each serving with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.6 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 597.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

BEEF AND BLACK BEAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH



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I've been working on developing healthier recipes that still taste fabulous-and keep me satisfied. This squash tossed with beef, beans and kale has so much flavor it's easy to forget it's good for you! -Charlotte Cravins, Opelousas, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium spaghetti squash
3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 to 3 teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
4 small garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups chopped fresh kale
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Trim ends of squash and halve lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, on a trivet insert in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Add 1 cup water to cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 7 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Set squash aside. , In a large skillet, crumble beef and cook with onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes; drain. Add mustard, hot sauce and garlic; cook 1 minute more. Stir in black beans and kale; cook just until wilted, 2-3 minutes., Using a fork, separate strands of spaghetti squash; combine with meat mixture. Dollop servings with Greek yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right spaghetti squash. Look for a squash that is firm and heavy for its size. The skin should be smooth and free of blemishes.
  • Cook the spaghetti squash properly. There are two main ways to cook spaghetti squash: baking and microwaving. Baking is the more traditional method, but microwaving is a quicker and easier option. Whichever method you choose, be sure to cook the squash until it is tender and easily shredded.
  • Don't overcook the black beans. Black beans should be cooked until they are tender, but not mushy. Overcooked black beans will lose their flavor and texture.
  • Use a variety of toppings. The great thing about spaghetti squash tacos is that you can top them with just about anything you like. Some popular options include salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and cilantro.
  • Get creative with your fillings. In addition to black beans, you can also use other fillings in your spaghetti squash tacos. Some popular options include chicken, beef, pork, and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti squash tacos are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional tacos. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give spaghetti squash tacos a try!

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