Description
These Spaghetti Squash Enchilada Bowls offer a healthy and delicious twist on traditional enchiladas by using roasted spaghetti squash as a natural bowl filled with savory enchilada sauce and melty cheese. Perfect for a low-carb and nutritious meal, these bowls are easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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Squash and Seasoning
- 2 small spaghetti squashes
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
Filling
- 1 1/3 cups homemade enchilada sauce (recipe link or prepared sauce)
- 1 cup part-skim shredded Mexican cheese blend
Garnish
- Chopped cilantro
- Chopped scallions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the squash: Cut each spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds along with the soft yellow strands using a spoon. Brush the inside with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Bake the squash: Place the squash halves face down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and a fork can pierce it easily.
- Scrape the flesh: Once cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape along the inside of each squash half, creating spaghetti-like strands.
- Fill with enchilada sauce: Spoon enough homemade enchilada sauce inside each squash bowl, filling almost to the top.
- Add cheese and bake: Evenly sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend over the filled squash bowls. Return them to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the sauce is hot.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the squash bowls from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro and scallions. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 squash bowl (approximately)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
