Tuesday, November 16, 2010

SOUTHWEST SPAGHETTI SQUASH

SERVES 4 

Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash (3 pounds)
1 (14 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes, undrained
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup monterey jack cheese, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1Preheat oven to 350°F.
2Cut squash in half lengthwise.
3Remove and discard seeds.
4Place squash, cut side down, in greased baking pan.
5Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour or until just tender.

6Using fork, remove spaghetti-like strands from hot squash and place strands in large bowl.

7Add tomatoes with juice, beans, 1/2 cup cheese, cilantro, cumin, garlic salt and pepper; toss well.
8Spray 1 1/2 quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
9Spoon mixture into casserole.
10Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
11Bake uncovered, 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through.
12Serve immediately.

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