Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Carefully cut the medium spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle the inside with olive oil and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.
- Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for about 35-40 minutes, or until the flesh is tender.
Cooking the Filling
- While the squash is roasting, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey or beef and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Once the meat is cooked, sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the meat mixture evenly with the spices.
- Mix in the rinsed black beans, corn kernels, and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed.
Assembly and Baking
- Remove the roasted spaghetti squash from the oven.
- Using a fork, gently scrape the flesh to create long, spaghetti-like strands, being careful not to tear the skin.
- Spoon the taco filling generously into each spaghetti squash half.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top of each boat.
- Return the stuffed squash boats to the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers or jalapeños to the meat mixture. If you like it spicy, add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce. You can use other proteins, like shredded chicken or plant-based alternatives.
