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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

10 20 30

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 California Avocado, peeled and cubed

Directions

Cut squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-18 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir onion over medium heat until tender. Stir in 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. Serve squash topped with salsa mixture. Yield: 4 servings.

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

Nutritional Facts 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, 46 g carbohydrate, 16 g fiber, 8 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.