Mexican Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time1 Hr 15 Min
Ready In1 Hr 25 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexJust EnjoyCuisine
CourseMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Spaghetti squash- 2 no-€™s (3 pounds), washed
 Vegetable cooking spray- as required
 Onion1 Small
 Garlic- 1 cove, finely chopped
 No-salt-added whole tomatoes- 1 can (14 ½ oz), undrained and chopped
 Green chilies1 Can (10oz), chopped
 Chili powder1/2 Teaspoon
 Pepper red1/8 Teaspoon
 Monterey Jack cheese- ½ cup (2 oz), shredded

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Pre heat an oven at 175C (350F).
2. Place squash in baking tray and piece all over using a fork.
3. Bake in pre heated oven for 60 minutes or till cooked.
4. Once baked, remove from oven and keep aside to cool.
5. Once cooked, using a fork, remove strands from squash (to resemble spaghetti) and place in a serving bowl.

MAKING
6. In a medium sized skillet, coat with vegetable spray.
7. Once hot, add onion and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for few minutes.
8. Add rest of the ingredients gradually (except cheese) and mix well.
9. Reduce flame, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
10. Add cheese and mix well.
11. Combine squash with prepared mixture and toss gently.

SERVING
12. Serve immediately.
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