Mexican-Inspired Spaghetti Squash Skillet
Mexican-Inspired Spaghetti Squash Skillet balances sweet, nutty squash strands with earthy mushrooms, tender spinach, and bright red bell pepper. Crumbled cotija adds salty richness while toasted pepitas and creamy avocado provide crunch and silkiness in each bite. Serve it for a light dinner or a hearty lunch when you want vibrant flavors with satisfying textures.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican-Inspired Spaghetti Squash Skillet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Line a baking pan with parchment or aluminum foil. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, and place it cut side down on the prepared pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a sharp knife, about 30 minutes.
- 4
Remove from the oven, and when cool enough to handle, shred the inside of the squash into strands using a fork.
- 5
Toast the pepitas in a large, dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 7
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic, and adobo seasoning, and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms begin to wilt, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 8
Stir in the bell pepper and cook until it begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes more.
- 9
Stir in the spinach; cook and stir until the spinach is wilted, about 2 more minutes.
- 10
Add the spaghetti squash, mix thoroughly with the other ingredients, and sauté until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 11
Remove from the heat; add the cotija and pepitas and mix thoroughly.
- 12
Taste and adjust the adobo seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
- 13
Serve with diced avocado on top.
- Calories 247.46 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 7.73 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 27.32 g 10%
- Total Fat 14.19 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 3.47 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 9.18 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 212.62 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 8.83 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 8.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 161.73 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 3.82 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 717.07 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 46.59 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 48.6 mg Good Source 54%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Mexican Inspired Spaghetti Squash Skillet is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Adobo Seasoning, Avocado, Baby Spinach, and Cotija Cheese. Each serving provides about 247.46 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican-Inspired Spaghetti Squash Skillet made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Seasoning, Avocado, Baby Spinach, Cotija Cheese, Minced Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mexican-Inspired Spaghetti Squash Skillet?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 247.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican-Inspired Spaghetti Squash Skillet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Mexican-Inspired Spaghetti Squash Skillet healthy?
- Mexican-Inspired Spaghetti Squash Skillet has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 247.46 calories and 7.73 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 212.62 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.47 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, 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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