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Taco Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 medium spaghetti squash about 2 pounds each
  • 2 tsp avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil
  • sea salt and black pepper to your taste

Taco Filling:

  • 1 pound ground lean turkey or chicken
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 Tbsp ground cumin
  • sea salt and black pepper
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp ground chili powder
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 15- ounces black beans rinsed and drained
  • 14- ounces organic tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup grated cheese
  • a small handful of fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1 avocado diced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 f. Slice the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
  • Lightly brush the cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
  • Place the squash cut-side down on baking sheets. Bake for about 40 minutes, until the squash flesh is fork-tender.
  • Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, bell pepper, and seasonings.
  • Cook, breaking up the meat, until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the black beans and tomato sauce. Cook until the tomato sauce has reduced, about 5 minutes.
  • Once the squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to shred and fluff the inside flesh/"spaghetti".
  • Divide the taco filling evenly among the boats, and using a fork lightly toss it with the spaghetti squash.
  • Sprinkled with cheese, avocado, and cilantro.