Black Bean Queso Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Recipes

BLACK BEAN- & QUESO-STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Pierce squash several times with fork or sharp knife. Microwave on HIGH 10 min. or just until softened, turning after 5 min. Let stand 5 min.
• Meanwhile, microwave VELVEETA and tomatoes in microwaveable bowl 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min.
• Heat oven to 400ºF. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers; cook, stirring frequently, 3 min. Add beans, corn, garlic powder and 1/2 the VELVEETA mixture; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; set aside.
• Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Use fork to scrape insides of squash into strands; set aside. Place squash shells, cut sides up, on baking sheet; fill with bean mixture and squash strands.
• Bake 10 to 15 min. or until filling is heated through.
• Top with remaining VELVEETA mixture and cilantro. Cut each squash piece in half to serve.

BEEF AND BLACK BEAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Trim ends of squash and halve lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, on a trivet insert in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Add 1 cup water to cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 7 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Set squash aside. , In a large skillet, crumble beef and cook with onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes; drain. Add mustard, hot sauce and garlic; cook 1 minute more. Stir in black beans and kale; cook just until wilted, 2-3 minutes., Using a fork, separate strands of spaghetti squash; combine with meat mixture. Dollop servings with Greek yogurt.

MEGAN'S SPAGHETTI SQUASH TACOS

Steps:

• Make 1-inch deep punctures all over squash with a serrated knife. Microwave squash on high for 6 to 8 minutes; turn over and microwave until squash is steaming and cooked through, another 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, cut in half lengthwise, take out seeds, and shred the flesh with a fork.
• Mix fresh lime juice, chili powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, and coarse salt in a large bowl. Add shredded spaghetti squash; mix well.
• Place black beans (heat if desired), crumbled queso fresco, chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro into separate bowls. Heat corn tortillas in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed and flexible, about 30 seconds per side.
• Spread each tortilla with a spoonful of black beans and squash mixture, and a sprinkling of queso fresco cheese, onion, and cilantro; top each serving with salsa.

BLACK BEAN & QUESO-STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Pierce spaghetti squash several times with fork or sharp knife to allow steam to escape. Microwave 10 minutes or just until squash is softened, turning after 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes or until cool enough to touch.
• Meanwhile, microwave Velveeta® and Ro*Tel® in microwave-safe bowl 5 minutes or until completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 minutes.
• Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers; cook, stirring frequently, 3 minutes. Add beans, corn, garlic powder and 1/2 the queso; cook 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Cut spaghetti squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Use fork to scrape insides of squash into strands. Stir squash strands into bean mixture. Place squash shells, cut sides up, on baking sheet; stuff with queso, veggie and bean mixture and spaghetti squash strands.
• Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until filling is heated through. Top with remaining queso and cilantro. Cut each stuffed spaghetti squash piece in half to serve.

CHORIZO-STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine turkey, salt, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked and sweet paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, chipotle pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and apple cider vinegar in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for flavors to blend.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and brush cut sides with olive oil. Place squash cut-side down on prepared baking sheet.
• Roast in preheated oven until squash is soft, 40 to 45 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
• Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chilled chorizo mixture. Cook and stir, breaking up lumps, until cooked through and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add onion and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until onion becomes translucent, stirring constantly. Add garlic and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salt, and cumin.
• Stir in beans, corn, diced green chilies, and tomatoes; cover and simmer 4 to 5 minutes.
• Fluff spaghetti squash strands with a fork, keeping them in the shells.
• Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Divide sauce among 4 squash halves. Top each half with 1/4 cup of cheese. Return to baking sheet and bake until cheese is melted 5 to 6 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH & BLACK BEAN TACOS

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high 18-20 minutes or until tender., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add corn; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until lightly toasted., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands; stir into skillet. Add black beans, salsa, onions, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, lime juice, garlic salt, cumin and salt; heat through. Serve with tortillas and, if desired, guacamole.

LAYERED SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH ZUCCHINI BLACK BEAN #RAGU

Steps:

• Cut squash in halve lengthwise; scoop out seeds and discard. Place squash face down in a 9" pie plate filled with about ½" water. The squash will not fit exactly but will overlap on each side. Microwave 8 minutes or until al dente. Let cool. Using a fork, scrape the squash into their natural strands and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with ½-tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and 2-ounces crumbled feta cheese. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1-tablespoon oil over medium-low heat. Stir in the carrot and celery. Cover and sauté 3 minutes, stirring once. Add zucchini. Combine well with carrot and celery. Sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper. Sauté covered about 2 minutes. Stir in black beans and red wine. Simmer uncovered until most of red wine has reduced. Pour Ragú sauce into vegetables and beans along with chopped cilantro and optional hot sauce. Simmer about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender and sauce smells fragrant.
• Spray a 2½-quart baking/serving dish with olive oil spray. Layer ½ of the spaghetti squash over the bottom. Pour ½ of the Ragu sauce over the squash. Spread another layer with remaining squash. Add remaining Ragu sauce on top, letting some of the spaghetti squash around the edges peak through. Bake in 350?F oven about 15 minutes until nicely heated through. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with remaining 1-ounce feta cheese and cilantro leaves. Place avocado slices across the top in a decorative pattern. Serve.