Vegetable Spaghetti Squash Recipe Mexican Style Food

VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE (MEXICAN-STYLE)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425F/218C. Line baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy clean up.
• COOK SPAGHETTI SQUASH and MAKE 'SPAGHETTI': Pierce squash a few times with a knife. Microwave on high from 5-7 minutes. Timing will depend on size of your squash. Remove from microwave to cutting board. Let cool a bit or use towel to protect fingers (it's hot!). Scrape out seeds and discard. Cut squash lengthwise. Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place both halves, cut side down, on pan. Roast for 25-40 minutes or until squash is fork tender and easily pierced with a knife. Turn over squash, cut side up. Using a fork, rake squash to create spaghetti-like strands. Note 2.
• MAKE MEXICAN SAUCE: While squash is roasting, heat oil in large saute pan or skillet to medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers and cook for a 5 minutes until tender. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium heat. Add chopped tomatoes, beans, corn, cumin, oregano and chili powder. Stir and cook for 5-6 minutes until tomatoes break down. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle on cheese, turn heat to low, cover and cook for 3 minutes to allow cheese to melt. If you don't have a cover, use tinfoil as a cover or just stir the cheese directly into the mixture.
• ASSEMBLE: Place cooked spaghetti squash strands on a serving plate. Scoop out sauce with cheese from skillet and place on top (I use a spatula). Sprinkle with cilantro or chopped green onions if desired and serve. Alternatively, make individual servings with squash and a scoop of sauce on top.

MEXICAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Pierce the spaghetti squash all over with a knife.
• Put in microwave for 10 minutes (or until skin is soft to the touch).
• Remove squash and let cool (however long you want).
• Cut squash in half and remove the seeds.
• Use a fork to scrape the insides into a large bowl.
• Add all other ingredients to the squash and stir together.
• Put in casserole and top with cheese.
• Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, or until cheese bubbles.
• Let sit for a few minutes before serving.

MEXICAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash in half and remove seeds. Spray with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Turn cut-side down onto a greased cookie sheet and bake at 400 F for 40 minutes or until tender.
• Meanwhile, place ground turkey, onion and garlic in a pan and sauté until meat is cooked. Drain any excess fat. Add seasoning and mix together. Add corn, tomatoes and black beans and mix well.
• Remove squash from oven and loosen strands. Add 1/2 meat mixture to each half of the squash and mix. Sprinkle cheese on top and place under broiler until cheese is melted. Serve immediate with or without salsa and/or sour cream.

MEXICAN-INSPIRED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
• Cut squash in 1/2 lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds. Add a few drops of oil to each 1/2 and spread using a pastry brush. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down in the prepared baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Remove cooked squash from the oven and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Remove strands from squash using a fork or spoon and place them into a large bowl. Add black beans, sauteed veggies, 1/2 cup Mexican cheese, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well. Spoon mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Mexican cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with tomatoes, avocado, and olives. Serve immediately.

MEXICAN STYLE SQUASH MEDLEY

Steps:

• Heat oil in large lidded skillet.
• Add squash, onion and garlic and saute until tender crisp.
• Add jalepeno (if using), tomatoes, corn, chili powder, salt and pepper.
• Cover pan, reduce heat and simmer until it all cooks down (about 25 minutes, more or less to your taste). Stir occasionally.
• Uncover pan, sprinkle cheese on top. Serve after cheese melts.
• This lends itself nicely to whatever else you have around. Chopped bell peppers are a nice addition.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
• Place squash, cut sides down, on the baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. Set squash aside until cool enough to be easily handled.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion oil until tender. Add garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes, and cook only until tomatoes are warm.
• Use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash, and place in a medium bowl.
• Toss with sautéed vegetables, feta, olives, and basil.
• Serve warm.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH MEXICAN-STYLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the turkey, onion, pepper, and garlic until vegetables are tender. Drain fat.
• Stir in the sloppy joe sauce, water, corn, beans, chili power, cumin, and oregano. Let the sauce simmer while you prepare the squash or longer if you wish.
• Cut the squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place it in a microwaveable dish with approximately 1/4 cup water in the bottom of the dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Depending on the size of the squash, microwave it for 10-13 minutes until tender. Remove from microwave, let stand 5 minutes, then use a fork to separate the spaghetti squash into strands.
• Place 1 cup of squash on a plate and spoon sauce over it. Top each serving with Kraft Shredded Cheddar Cheese.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH VEGETABLES & MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Mix the cheese together, set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet and add the onion, pepper and garlic.
• Sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
• Add crushed tomatoes, basil, and crushed red pepper (if using).
• Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.
• Mix squash well with the cooked vegetables and put half in the bottom of a large (13 x 9 inch) baking dish.
• Top with half the cheese mixture, followed by the other half of the squash mixture, then the rest of the cheese.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
• Let cool 10-15 minutes before serving.