Megan's Spaghetti Squash Tacos

Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Spaghetti squash seasoned with chili powder and lime is combined with black beans for a delicious, low-fat alternative to beef tacos.

Ingredients

1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
4 ounces queso fresco, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
16 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1/4 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.