Megan's Spaghetti Squash Tacos

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My daughter-in-law made these as a delicious, low-fat alternative to beef tacos! This is her recipe, and they are delicious!!

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 4 ounces queso fresco, crumbled

  • ¼ cup chopped red onion

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 16 (6 inch) corn tortillas

  • ¼ cup salsa

Directions

  1. Make 1-inch deep punctures all over squash with a serrated knife. Microwave squash on high for 6 to 8 minutes; turn over and microwave until squash is steaming and cooked through, another 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, cut in half lengthwise, take out seeds, and shred the flesh with a fork.

  2. Mix fresh lime juice, chili powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, and coarse salt in a large bowl. Add shredded spaghetti squash; mix well.

  3. Place black beans (heat if desired), crumbled queso fresco, chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro into separate bowls. Heat corn tortillas in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed and flexible, about 30 seconds per side.

  4. Spread each tortilla with a spoonful of black beans and squash mixture, and a sprinkling of queso fresco cheese, onion, and cilantro; top each serving with salsa.

Cook's Note:

Red onions can be cooked in a skillet with a little vegetable oil if preferred over raw.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

323 Calories
5g Fat
62g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 323
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 597mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 62g 22%
Dietary Fiber 10g 35%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 12g 25%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 197mg 15%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 687mg 15%

* 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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