Unbelievably Delicious Spaghetti Squash Tacos!

An awesome new way to eat spaghetti squash! Great for the vegan, vegetarian, and meat-eater alike. Pair with salty fried corn tortillas, fresh salsa, and sour cream! Serve in your traditional taco style!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1largespaghetti squash, halved and seeded

  • 2teaspoonsvegetable oil

  • 1(1.25 ounce) packagedry taco seasoning mix

  • 1smallonion, diced

  • 1jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced

  • 1pinchsalt, to taste

  • 12crisp taco shells

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place the two halves of the squash with the cut sides facing down into a baking dish.

  2. Bake the squash in the preheated oven until tender, 30 to 40 minutes.

  3. Strip the squash from the rind with a fork into short strands and set aside.

  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onion and jalapeno pepper in the hot oil until the onion is browned and soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the squash and taco seasoning; cook and stir the mixture for 5 minutes more. Season with salt. Stuff into taco shells to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories409
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
14g
18%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Sodium
900mg
39%
Total Carbohydrate
67g
25%
Dietary Fiber
3g
9%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
6g
Vitamin C
12mg
62%
Calcium
154mg
12%
Iron
2mg
13%
Potassium
623mg
13%

* 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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