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Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Bowls

Easy to prepare Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Bowls are a must-have, it is low in calorie, high in fiber and nutrients. 
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Course: Entrée, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: stuffed spaghetti squash bowls
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 297kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1/4 cup water, for sauteing
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small red bell pepper diced
  • 2 spring onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans or 1-15 ounce can rinse and drained
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped extra for garnishing
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper optional

Cashew Cheese Sauce

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup raw cashews soaked for 30 minutes
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1 tablespoon onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven 400 degrees F. Slice squash in half lengthwise from stem to base. Remove seeds along with membranes and discard using a spoon, being careful not to remove the flesh.
  • Place halves cut side down on a baking tray and bake for 50 minutes until flesh is tender.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool enough to handle, about 30 minutes. Then, remove strands by using a fork to pull on the flesh. Set aside and reserve squash bowls.
  • Heat a large skillet with oil or water and saute onion until soft, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, bell pepper, and green onions and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Add black beans, corn, cumin, cilantro, sea salt, cayenne pepper, stir to combine and cook for 1 minute. Add the squash strands stirring until fully combined.
  • Fill squash bowls with mixture and top with cashew cheese sauce. If using store-bought vegan cheese, return to oven to melt for 4 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro and dive in!

Prepare Cashew Cheese Sauce

  • Place ingredients ingredients in a high speed blender and process until smooth. Pour sauce in a medium saucepan and heat on medium-high heat until thickened stirring with a wire whisk.

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 964mg | Potassium: 831mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1712IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 4mg