Mexican Spaghetti Squash Stir Fry

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This recipe is great because it is so versatile. You can use up those veggies that are on their last leg or really make it fancy for a special occasion too! Kid-friendly, fast, and easy. Garnish with a sprinkle of shredded cheese or sour cream if desired.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 small green bell peppers, diced

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans

  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 cube chicken bouillon

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Place spaghetti squash halves, cut sides down, on a baking sheet.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until flesh is tender and easily shreds when punctured with a fork, 20 to 30 minutes. Carefully shred flesh with a fork until it resembles spaghetti.

  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir bell peppers, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until slightly tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add ground turkey to vegetable mixture; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.

  5. Mix black beans, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken bouillon, chili powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, cumin, and red pepper flakes into ground turkey mixture; cook until heated through and flavors have blended, about 10 minutes.

  6. Spoon spaghetti squash onto each plate; top with ground turkey mixture.

Cook's Note:

If you don't have spaghetti squash or simply don't prefer it, you can use regular pasta noodles, rice, or even use a tortilla and use the mixture as a filling. The possibilities are up to you!

Feel free to use any type of protein. I used ground turkey because that is what I had, but ground beef, tofu, or even an extra can of beans would be great.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

334 Calories
11g Fat
36g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 334
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 1068mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 9g 31%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 26g
Vitamin C 38mg 189%
Calcium 115mg 9%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 984mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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