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    Vegetarian Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

    Published: Nov 12, 2014 · Modified: Sep 21, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 36 Comments

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    There's no question about it...this Vegetarian Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash recipe must be made right away! 324 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    There's no question about it...this Vegetarian Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash recipe must be made right away! 324 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    Vegetarian Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash...A healthy dinner with tons of flavors! 323 cal and 9 Weight Watcher PP | cookincanuck.com #recipe

    I can actually hear my parents gasping as they read this statement: "I am smitten with spaghetti squash. Hook, line and sinker." They would have bet good money on the fact that I would never make any such statements about squash of any kind. That has nothing to do with any behavior that I may or may not have exhibited when presented with squash as a child. I was a perfect angel. (Ahem)

    It was the Spaghetti Squash with Spinach, Feta & Basil White Beans that first captivated me. Here was a squash that wasn't mushy, had a fairly neutral flavor and absorbed the flavors of the other ingredients in the dish. It's known to be a great substitute for spaghetti when you dollop a ladleful or marinara sauce on top, but I like it even more when paired with apples and pecans, when tossed with a Dijon vinaigrette and when mixed with roasted tomatoes.

    Vegetarian Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash...A healthy dinner with tons of flavors! 323 cal and 9 Weight Watcher PP | cookincanuck.com #recipe

    My family likes chicken enchiladas as much as the next Mexican food-loving family, but I wanted to come up with another meatless dinner idea that was still full of protein and fiber. This recipe does the trick! There are 13.3 grams of fiber (whoa!) and 14.4 grams of lean protein per serving.

    I cooked the spaghetti squash first in the microwave, which only takes 15 minutes. If you're partial to roasting it in the oven, by all means do that. You can cook the squash earlier in the day and scoop out all of the strands to use later. This will make dinner prep easy-breezy.

    Just before serving, sauté some onions, garlic and red bell peppers, then mix them with black beans, corn and enchilada sauce before scooping the mixture back into the shells of the squash. A couple of minutes under the broiler will make the cheese all melty and golden brown.

    Vegetarian Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash...A healthy dinner with tons of flavors! 323 cal and 9 Weight Watcher PP | cookincanuck.com #recipe

    This recipe can easily be made vegan (use vegan cheese) or gluten-free (use gluten-free enchilada sauce, such as Hatch). I went the easy route and used a canned enchilada sauce, but making your own enchilada sauce is pretty darn easy. Try this recipe or this one.

    Vegetarian Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash...A healthy dinner with tons of flavors! 323 cal and 9 Weight Watcher PP | cookincanuck.com #recipe

    A Helping of Healthy

    There are more reasons to eat spaghetti squash besides its taste and texture. It's a great choice when you're looking for an easy way to replace more calorie-laden foods.

    • One cup of spaghetti squash contains only 42 calories and 0.5 grams of fat. Pile it on to your plate!
    • It's a good source of Vitamins A, B6 and C, which are all powerful antioxidants.
    • It's a great source of potassium, which is good news for people with high blood pressure.
    • If you're following a low-carb diet, spaghetti squash may become one of your best friends. It has only 10 grams of carbs per 1 cup serving.

    Other healthy spaghetti squash recipes:

    Fantastic spaghetti squash recipes | cookincanuck.com #vegetarian
    Cookin' Canuck's Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash with Feta Cheese & Roasted Peppers
    Cookin' Canuck's Spaghetti Squash with Apples & Toasted Pecans
    Oh My Veggies' Spaghetti Squash with Garlicky Kale Pesto
    The Perfect Pantry's Spaghetti Squash with Spicy Marinara Sauce & Chickpeas
    Healthy Seasonal Recipes' Spaghetti Squash with Mushroom Rosemary Sauce

    Vegetarian Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

    There's no question about it...this Vegetarian Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash recipe must be made right away! 324 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Course: Entrees
    Cuisine: Latin American
    Keyword: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 323.9kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 2 small spaghetti squash 2 pounds each
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1 yellow onion chopped
    • 1 red bell pepper diced
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 14 ounce can of black beans, drained & rinsed
    • 1 cup frozen corn kernels defrosted
    • 1 ¾ cups enchilada sauce
    • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper or to taste
    • ⅔ cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
    • 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
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    Instructions

    • Using a large, sharp knife, pierce a spaghetti squash in several places.Place the spaghetti squash in a glass baking dish and cook in the microwave on high for about 15 minutes, turning the squash halfway through cooking.
    • Before handling, let the squash stand for 10 minutes. Cut it in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds and fibers.
    • Using a fork, twist out strands of the spaghetti squash flesh and place in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature. Save the shells of the squash for stuffing later.
    • Preheat the broiler.
    • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin, and cook for 30 seconds.
    • Stir in the spaghetti squash strands, black beans, corn and enchilada sauce, and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Scoop the spaghetti squash mixture into the spaghetti squash shells and top with the Monterey Jack cheese.
    • Place the stuffed spaghetti squash onto a baking sheet and place under the broiler. Cook until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
    • Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 5 (Freestyle SP), 9 (Points+)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Stuffed Half | Calories: 323.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 52.8g | Protein: 14.4g | Fat: 9.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.9g | Cholesterol: 11.4mg | Sodium: 894.3mg | Fiber: 13.3g | Sugar: 13.4g
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

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    Vegetarian Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

    There's no question about it...this Vegetarian Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash recipe must be made right away! 324 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    4.67 from 3 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Entrees
    Cuisine: Latin American
    Keyword: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 323.9kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 2 small spaghetti squash 2 pounds each
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1 yellow onion chopped
    • 1 red bell pepper diced
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 14 ounce can of black beans, drained & rinsed
    • 1 cup frozen corn kernels defrosted
    • 1 ¾ cups enchilada sauce
    • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper or to taste
    • ⅔ cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
    • 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    • Using a large, sharp knife, pierce a spaghetti squash in several places.Place the spaghetti squash in a glass baking dish and cook in the microwave on high for about 15 minutes, turning the squash halfway through cooking.
    • Before handling, let the squash stand for 10 minutes. Cut it in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds and fibers.
    • Using a fork, twist out strands of the spaghetti squash flesh and place in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature. Save the shells of the squash for stuffing later.
    • Preheat the broiler.
    • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin, and cook for 30 seconds.
    • Stir in the spaghetti squash strands, black beans, corn and enchilada sauce, and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Scoop the spaghetti squash mixture into the spaghetti squash shells and top with the Monterey Jack cheese.
    • Place the stuffed spaghetti squash onto a baking sheet and place under the broiler. Cook until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
    • Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 5 (Freestyle SP), 9 (Points+)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Stuffed Half | Calories: 323.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 52.8g | Protein: 14.4g | Fat: 9.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.9g | Cholesterol: 11.4mg | Sodium: 894.3mg | Fiber: 13.3g | Sugar: 13.4g
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.
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      1. Donna

        January 19, 2019 at 6:27 am

        5 stars
        We loved this recipe even without the cheese topping! Thank you so much!!!

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      2. April

        July 18, 2015 at 9:38 am

        Dara, I played around with your recipe and it came out as a 5 star recipe and a new family favourite. I didn't prepare the spaghetti squash as directed, I did it my way. I used water in place of oil to sauté the vegetables or you could use vegetable broth. I used 2 cups of black eyed peas instead of black beans and 2 cups of Spicy Tomato Salsa instead of Enchilada sauce. I also added 2 cups of frozen corn so that you could taste it and I didn't add cheese, as I wanted to keep it Vegan, and served it up in a bowl. If I wanted to fancy it up for company then I'd use the spaghetti squash as recommended.

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      3. Susan

        January 02, 2015 at 7:24 pm

        5 stars
        This recipe is GREAT! A HUGE HIT!

        Reply
      4. KalynsKitchen

        November 19, 2014 at 7:40 am

        This is a great idea!

        Reply
      5. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella)

        November 16, 2014 at 8:24 pm

        I am a huge fan of spaghetti squash, but have never thought of using it like this -- looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.

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