Southwestern Spaghetti Squash Bake
Ingredients:
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp sea salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper diced
- 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 2 cups corn
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a sheet pan with parchment.
- Pierce squash and microwave for 5 min. Slice spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Rub inside of squash with 1 Tbspolive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Place squash cut-side down and roast for 40 minutes until squash can be easily pierced with a knife.
- When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to remove flesh. Reserve shells.
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften and turn translucent. Add peppers and continue sautéing for 3 minutes.
- Stir in black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, remaining salt and pepper. Let mixture warm for a couple minutes.
- Fold in spaghetti squash and cilantro.
- Serve stuffed in squash shells with diced avocado and additional cilantro.