Burrito Spaghetti Squash Boats
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Burrito Spaghetti Squash Boats

1. 2 medium spaghetti squash, halved, seeds removed -
2. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -
3. Kosher salt -
4. 1/2 tsp. chili powder -
5. 1/2 tsp. cumin -
6. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -
7. 1/2 onion, chopped -
8. 2 cloves garlic, minced -
9. 1 lb. ground beef -
10. 1 tbsp. taco seasoning mix -
11. Kosher salt -
12. Freshly ground black pepper -
13. 1 (15-oz.) can black beans -
14. 1 1/2 c. chopped cherry tomatoes -
15. 1 c. corn, canned and drained or frozen -
16. 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack -
17. 1/2 c. shredded cheddar -
18. 2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro (optional) -

How to cook deliciously - Burrito Spaghetti Squash Boats

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 400°. Drizzle cut sides of spaghetti squash with oil and season with salt, chili powder, and cumin. Place cut side down on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool slightly. Using a fork, break up squash strands.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, make filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add ground beef, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Cook until beef is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain fat. 

3. Stage

Stir in taco seasoning, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in black beans, cherry tomatoes, and corn. 

4. Stage

Fill each spaghetti squash with beef mixture and top with cheeses. Return to oven to melt cheese, 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve.