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Mexican Spaghetti Squash Casserole

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
75 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner
Mexican Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Ingredients
  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 sweet yellow onion, chopped
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 avocado, diced, or more to taste
  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
Instructions
1
Begin by preheating the oven to a high temperature of 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking pan by lining it with aluminum foil, making the process easier to clean up afterwards.
2
Next, cut the squash in half lengthwise and carefully remove the seeds. Using a brush, apply a small amount of olive oil to each half, spreading it evenly across the surface. Add a pinch of salt and pepper for added flavor.
3
Place the squash halves cut-side down on the prepared baking pan, allowing them to cook evenly in the oven.
4
After 30 minutes of cooking, remove the squash from the oven and reduce the temperature to a moderate level of 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a casserole dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray, ensuring the mixture will release easily.
5
Using a fork or spoon, carefully remove the cooked squash strands from their skins and place them in a large bowl. Discard the remaining squash skins.
6
In the same bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables, black beans, 1/2 cup of Mexican cheese, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
7
Spoon the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, topping it with the remaining 1/4 cup of Mexican cheese.
8
Bake the mixture in the preheated oven until it's bubbly and hot, taking around 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and top it with fresh tomatoes, sliced avocado, and olives for a delicious finish.