SPICY SOUTHWEST SQUASH CASSEROLE

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Vegan-friendly treat with a kick! Or delicious covered with cheese.

Provided by Meghan Foster

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup salsa
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup fresh spinach leaves, or to taste
4 yellow squash, cubed
1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crushed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic in the hot oil until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix tomatoes with green chile peppers, black beans, salsa, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into onion mixture; simmer, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add spinach; cover skillet and simmer until spinach turns bright green, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Spread squash into an 8x8-inch casserole dish; top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle crackers over tomato mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crackers are browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle casserole with Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1114.1 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

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This casserole is delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


Xudip Crestha
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I love that this casserole is so easy to make. It's a great weeknight meal.


Christiaan Januarie
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This casserole is the perfect dish for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Jannat akter Jinnat
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but this casserole changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Ariph Ansari
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover squash. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Darien Ortiz
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I love that this casserole is so versatile. I've made it with different types of squash and it's always delicious.


Rafiq Hashmi
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This casserole is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying.


MAsif Oadrajpoot
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I can't believe how delicious this casserole is. It's so easy to make and it's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Virginia Mutua
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This casserole is a must-try for any squash lover. It's packed with flavor and it's so easy to make.


Samiul Mia
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I've tried many squash casserole recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and spicy.


Symon Khan
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


LEGEND Lover
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Tedla Makonnen
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Wow! This casserole is incredible! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect.


Amaal Mumbejja
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use up leftover squash in this recipe.


Jackie Aguilar
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's one of my go-to recipes when I need to bring a dish to a potluck or party.


Id Noble
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This casserole is the perfect comfort food for a cold night. It's hearty, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying.


Rohit Pairyar
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I'm not usually a fan of squash, but this casserole changed my mind. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.


vicky rajAPKcom
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Just made this for my family and they loved it! Will definitely be making it again.


Alicia Llamado
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This casserole was a hit at my last dinner party! So easy to make, so versatile (I added some black beans and corn), and absolutely delicious. Highly recommend.