Megan's Taco-Style Spaghetti Squash
Megan's Taco-Style Spaghetti Squash brings tender strands of roasted squash together with lime, chili, and warm spices for a vivid, citrus-kissed bite. Black beans add hearty richness, while queso fresco, red onion, cilantro, and salsa give fresh contrast. Serve these tacos for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want something vibrant yet light.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Megan's Taco-Style Spaghetti Squash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Puncture the squash all over with 1-inch-deep cuts using a serrated knife.
- 2
Microwave the squash on high for 6 to 8 minutes; turn it over and microwave until it is steaming and cooked through, another 8 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Let it cool for 5 minutes, cut it in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, and shred the flesh with a fork.
- 4
Combine fresh lime juice, chili powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, and coarse salt in a large bowl.
- 5
Add the shredded spaghetti squash and mix well.
- 6
Place the black beans (heat if desired), crumbled queso fresco, chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro into separate bowls.
- 7
Heat the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed and flexible, about 30 seconds per side.
- 8
Spread each tortilla with a spoonful of black beans and squash mixture, then sprinkle with queso fresco cheese, onion, and cilantro; top each serving with salsa.
- Calories 356.7 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 14.38 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 58.62 g 21%
- Total Fat 8.0 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 3.09 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.69 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 295.91 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 8.3 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 9.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.22 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 237.8 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 2.0 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 407.42 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 67.27 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 9.04 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Megan's Taco Style Spaghetti Squash is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Chili Powder, Coarse Sea Salt, and Corn Tortilla. Each serving provides about 356.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Megan's Taco-Style Spaghetti Squash made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Chili Powder, Coarse Sea Salt, Corn Tortilla, Diced Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Megan's Taco-Style Spaghetti Squash?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 356.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Megan's Taco-Style Spaghetti Squash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Megan's Taco-Style Spaghetti Squash healthy?
- Megan's Taco-Style Spaghetti Squash has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 356.7 calories and 14.38 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 295.91 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.09 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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