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Salsa Spaghetti Squash

Name: Salsa Spaghetti Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds); 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cups salsa; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 19, 2022

If you want spaghetti, but are eating gluten-free or trying to keep a lid on carbs, there's always spaghetti squash as a flavorful alternative. Subtly sweet, tender and satisfying, this is one colorful dish. —Clara Coulson Minney, Washington Court House, Ohio

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Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups salsa
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed

Directions

Cut squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-18 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a lightly oiled skillet, cook and stir onion over medium heat until tender. Stir in salsa, beans and cilantro; heat through. Gently stir in avocado; cook 1 minute longer.
When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Serve squash topped with salsa mixture.

Microwave-1,100 watt

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups squash with 1 cup salsa mixture: 244 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 720mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 10g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.

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