Description
With black beans, peppers and corn, this easy southwestern spaghetti squash is seasoned with a mix of cumin, chili powder and paprika. It’s finished with diced avocado and cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
- For spaghetti squash
- 1 3-pound spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- For peppers, beans & corn
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red onion, roughly chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15 ounce can corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro plus more for serving
- 1 avocado, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Rub the squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Place the squash cut-side down and roast for 40 minutes until the squash can be easily pierced with a paring knife.
- When the squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to remove the flesh.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften and turn translucent. Then add the peppers and continue sautéing for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Let the mixture warm for a couple minutes.
- Fold in the spaghetti squash and cilantro.
- Serve with diced avocado and additional cilantro.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat leftovers in 30-second blasts in the microwave, stirring after each one to distribute the heat. Add the avocado and more chopped cilantro after the squash is finished in the microwave.
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