Megan’s Spaghetti Squash Tacos

Description

My daughter-in-law made these as a delicious, low-fat alternative to beef tacos! This is her recipe, and they are delicious!!

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 ounces queso fresco, crumbled
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 16 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • ¼ cup salsa

Instructions

  1. 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
  2. another 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes
  3. cut in half lengthwise
  4. take out seeds
  5. and shred the flesh with a fork.
  6. Mix fresh lime juice
  7. chili powder
  8. ground coriander
  9. ground cumin
  10. and coarse salt in a large bowl. Add shredded spaghetti squash; mix well.
  11. Place black beans (heat if desired)
  12. crumbled queso fresco
  13. chopped red onion
  14. and chopped cilantro into separate bowls. Heat corn tortillas in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed and flexible
  15. about 30 seconds per side.
  16. Spread each tortilla with a spoonful of black beans and squash mixture
  17. and a sprinkling of queso fresco cheese
  18. onion
  19. and cilantro; top each serving with salsa.

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Servings: 6

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