Spaghetti Squash Tacos

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Spaghetti Squash Tacos
65 min.
4
291kcal

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Looking for a gluten-free, dairy-free snack, appetizer, antipasti, or starter that's both delicious and easy to make? Look no further than these Spaghetti Squash Tacos! This innovative recipe takes the beloved taco and gives it a nutritious makeover by using spaghetti squash as a taco shell alternative. With a total ready time of 65 minutes, this dish is perfect for those nights when you want something a little different from the usual taco night.

Each serving, which makes enough for 4 persons, contains only 291 calories, making it a guilt-free option for those watching their waistline. The star of this recipe is the spaghetti squash, which is halved, seeded, and baked to perfection in an oven preheated to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Once cooked, the squash is stripped from its rind into short strands, creating a unique and healthy taco shell.

The filling is a flavorful blend of diced jalapeno pepper and onion, cooked in vegetable oil until the onion is browned and soft. The squash is then added along with a package of dry taco seasoning mix, and the mixture is cooked until it's thoroughly seasoned. The result is a savory, slightly spicy filling that's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

To serve, simply stuff the mixture into crisp taco shells. The combination of the tender, slightly sweet spaghetti squash with the savory, spicy filling creates a delightful balance of flavors that will have you reaching for seconds. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or just looking for a new way to enjoy tacos, these Spaghetti Squash Tacos are sure to please. So why not give them a try and experience the deliciousness for yourself?

Ingredients

  •  jalapeno diced seeded
  • small onion diced
  • pinch salt to taste
  • large spaghetti squash halved seeded
  • 1.3 ounce taco seasoning dry
  • 12  taco shells crisp
  • teaspoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Place the two halves of the squash with the cut sides facing down into a baking dish.
  3. Bake the squash in the preheated oven until tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  4. Strip the squash from the rind with a fork into short strands and set aside.
  5. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onion and jalapeno pepper in the hot oil until the onion is browned and soft, 7 to 10 minutes.
  6. Add the squash and taco seasoning; cook and stir the mixture for 5 minutes more. Season with salt. Stuff into taco shells to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories291kcal
Protein5.34%
Fat33.9%
Carbs60.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.75
Glycemic Load
14.31
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
11.497826161592%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.88mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.73mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:290.75kcal
14.54%
Fat:11.5g
17.7%
Saturated Fat:3.19g
19.95%
Carbohydrates:46.39g
15.46%
Net Carbohydrates:38.3g
13.93%
Sugar:9.75g
10.83%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:882.93mg
38.39%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.08g
8.15%
Fiber:8.09g
32.38%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.65%
Vitamin A:1164.96IU
23.3%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.63%
Vitamin C:14.5mg
17.58%
Magnesium:61.12mg
15.28%
Vitamin B3:3.03mg
15.16%
Folate:58.08µg
14.52%
Phosphorus:118.83mg
11.88%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.77%
Iron:1.98mg
11.02%
Potassium:378.1mg
10.8%
Vitamin K:10.12µg
9.64%
Calcium:95.97mg
9.6%
Vitamin B5:0.9mg
9.02%
Zinc:1.07mg
7.15%
Copper:0.14mg
6.92%
Vitamin E:0.88mg
5.83%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.67%
Selenium:2.55µg
3.65%
Source:Allrecipes