SPICY SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH BLACK BEANS

By á-172996

Serves 4

Per Serving:160 calories (30 from fat), 3.5g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 6g protein

Ingredients

• 1 medium spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 1/2 cup sweet corn, frozen or fresh
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Arrange squash in a large baking dish, cut-sides down. Pour 1/2 cup water into the dish and bake until just tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Rake with a fork to remove flesh in strands, leaving the shell intact for stuffing.

For the filling, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, jalapeño and bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes or until soft. Add beans, corn and chili powder; cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute longer. Add cooked squash, cilantro, lime juice and salt, cook 1 minute until heated through.

Fill squash halves with filling, mounding mixture in the center.