Salsa Spaghetti Squash Recipe

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From Washington Court House, Ohio, Clara Coulston explains, “This colorful combination is one example of spaghetti squash’s many flavorful uses.”

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Salsa Spaghetti Squash Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed

Directions

  • Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-18 minutes or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onion until tender. Stir in the salsa, beans and cilantro; heat through. Gently stir in avocado; cook 1 minute longer.
  • When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Divide squash among four plates; top with salsa mixture. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Analysis: 1-1/4 cups spaghetti squash with 1 cup salsa mixture equals 308 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 822 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 20 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Originally published as Salsa Spaghetti Squash in Light & Tasty December/January 2006, p63

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Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2011 by estherbotelho

So very tasty and fast to prepare. Next time I will use home made salsa to reduce the salt as store bought salsa has far too much salt. The avocado is such a nice added touch.

 
 
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