160 calorie per serving dinner! Spicy Spaghetti Squash

phoenix3050
phoenix3050 Posts: 56
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Sorry if someone posted this earlier. I looked but didn't see it posted. Found this and it is delecious! I think it just needs a little more chili powder. This is the first spaghetti squash recipe I have found to be edible.

Here is the recipe...

Spicy Spaghetti Squash with Black Beans

Serves 4
Serve these stuffed squash halves immediately or fill with the stuffing and refrigerate them, covered, one day in advance. Simply reheat them before serving.

Ingredients
1 medium spaghetti squash

Filling
2 teaspoons olive or corn oil
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 jalapeño chili, seeded, minced
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained well
1/2 cup sweet corn, frozen or fresh
1 teaspoon chili powder
All of the reserved cooked squash, about 4 cups
1/3 cup cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sea salt

Method
Roast squash in a 375°F oven for 50 minutes until tender or cut squash in half and place in a microwave dish with 1/2 inch of water, lightly covered with plastic wrap for 20 minutes on high until tender. cool. When cool, scoop flesh from squash halves leaving the shell intact for stuffing.

For the filling, heat oil in a large pan and sauté red onion, jalapeño chili and red pepper for 2 minutes. Add beans, corn and chili powder; sauté 1 minute longer. Add cooked squash, cilantro, lime juice and salt, cook 1 minute until heated through.

Fill squash halves with filling, mounding mixture in the center. (optional)

Nutrition
Per Serving: 160 calories (30 from fat), 3.5g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 6g protein, 29g total carbohydrate (7g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 0mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium

Replies

  • skebe17
    skebe17 Posts: 16
    Sounds delicious! I have been looking for more things to do with a spaghetti squash!
  • phoenix3050
    phoenix3050 Posts: 56
    Easy to cook too! The hardest part is cutting the squash in half to roast. Without the roasting time of the squash (50mins-1hour) it takes me about 15 mins to cook and chop up the other veggies. I love quick and simple recipes!

    Oh, I leave out the cilantro, never been a fan of that.
  • easfahl
    easfahl Posts: 567 Member
    Yum-mo! I love spicy black bean anything!
  • bharriscar
    bharriscar Posts: 91 Member
    Think I'll try this tomorrow night, I'm not a big fan of cilantro either.
  • christina_theresa
    christina_theresa Posts: 290 Member
    yum!!
  • ChadIM
    ChadIM Posts: 3 Member
    mmmm - sounds yummy
  • RejoicingL
    RejoicingL Posts: 95 Member
    Wow, I just got some spaghetti squash and jalapenos! Thanks!
  • phoenix3050
    phoenix3050 Posts: 56
    I made it again tonight. I added 2 tsp of chili powder and I liked it much better. The rest of the family added some salsa and shredded cheese, but I like it just the way it is. :)
  • SilentJo
    SilentJo Posts: 66
    Sounds great, I have a time getting my hubby to eat Spaghetti Squash though, he's tried it and said he enjoyed it but I don't know if he really likes it. But either way, I love the way this sounds and I'll be sure to try it soon! Thanks for sharing!

    jo

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