Veggie Fajita Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
This post is sponsored by USA Pulses & Pulse Canada.
Fajitas! With a twist! A super fun twist to be exact.
Think all the flavors of fajitas that you know and love, stuffed into roasted and oh so tender spaghetti squash. And then topped with a most generous helping of guacamole.
Um, yeah. I think you’re going to love these.
I also think you’re going to love these because they are a mash-up of these caprese stuffed spaghetti squash and this skillet chicken fajita whole wheat pasta. Both of which you guys loved. So yes, I definitely have a feeling that this dish is going to be a winner winner fajita dinner!
So, today’s recipe is coming atcha’ as part of my partnership with USA Pulses and Pulse Canada to celebrate the United Nations declaring 2016 the International Year of Pulses. Like we chatted about last week, pulses (or beans, lentils, chickpeas and dried peas) are delicious little superfoods that are packed with protein, nutritious (they are a great source of fiber and iron, among others), and just so darn fun to play with in the kitchen.
For today’s recipe, we focus on black beans. Because they may or may not be my favorite. Well, black beans and chickpeas. Don’t make me pick!
The black beans get mixed together with crisp tender colorful veggies and plenty of spices. Making for the perfect filling to spoon into our roasted spaghetti squash. And don’t forget about that guac!
It’s healthy. It’s easy. It’s fun. Does it get any better? I think not!
Tips & Tricks For This Mexican Spaghetti Squash
- To cut down on the recipe time listed below (I kept the prep & cook times completely separate), start by getting the spaghetti squash going. Once the squash is in the oven roasting away, THEN go ahead and prep all the ingredients for the filling / guac. You’ll have more than enough time to do this while the squash roasts!
- Roasting time for the spaghetti squash will vary depending on their exact size. You may need to cook it for closer to one hour if they are on the larger end of the size spectrum.
- Along those lines, if you are short on time during the week, you can always roast the squash in advance. The filling doesn’t take long at all to come together!
- As for leftovers, I like to go ahead and scoop the filling into the squash and then either wrap in foil or store in a container. Just be sure to keep the guac separate (it will brown, so you can always just make half the guac up front and make the rest later on when you need it).
- If you are feeling crazy, you can serve with some mexican rice on the side – so fajita-esque!
And don’t forget! You can join me in taking the Pulse Pledge (i.e. commit to eating pulses once a week for ten weeks) and learn more about pulses by visiting pulsepledge.com!
Additional Meatless Mexican Recipes You Might Enjoy!
- Sweet Potato & Black Bean Enchilada Stir-Fry
- Vegetable & Black Bean Taco Skillet
- Summer Vegetable Skillet Enchiladas
- Skillet Mexican Brown Rice Casserole
Did you make this recipe? Rate and review it down below! I’d love to hear from you.
Easy and fun, veggie fajita stuffed spaghetti squash! Tender squash filled with sauteed veggies, black beans and topped with plenty of guacamole!
Veggie Fajita Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients
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For serving:
Instructions
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To serve:
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 486 Total Fat: 24g Saturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 19g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 771mg Carbohydrates: 65g Fiber: 20g Sugar: 17g Protein: 12g
Aaaaagh and then you go and combine two of my all-time favorite dishes – spaghetti squash and fajitas! Srsly bravo, m’dear! I’m definitely making this dish asap!
These looking freaking awesome!! I love fajitas and they sound even better stuffed inside of the spaghetti squash! And I’m loving the black beans in there, because you always need back beans!
Thanks Izzy!! haha I agree – always!!
I stuffed my first spaghetti squash last week and was in love with it! Naturally I’m crazy about the looks of this one with all of this fajita goodness — who needs the carbs?!
Yummy! I’m so sad I can’t get hold of spaghetti squash here in the UK! It looks so much fun! Love the Mexican twist 😉
That’s such a bummer!!
This looks SO good, Ashley! I love that you stuffed all the fajita goodies into a spaghetti squash! I am a big fan of black beans and this sounds perfect for dinner tonight!
This squash is stuffed with a lot of deliciousness! Black beans are absolutely my favorite. This recipe is tempting enough to make me overcome my dislike of slicing open spaghetti squash.The guacamole on top seals the deal for me!
I know what you mean! They are my least favorite squash to slice! But so worth it! 🙂
Omg, Ashley, it’s lunchtime and can I get this delivered? Haha! This ‘twist’ on a fajita looks sooo delicious! Definitely need to try! Yum! xo
haha coming right up! 😉
I have a spagetti squash on the counter, waiting to be cooked and now I know exactly what I’m going to do with it!
Oh my goodness, you seriously come up with the best veggie dishes! I want this fajita stuffed squash for dinner now, asap!
Thanks Phi!!
This looks like such a wholesome meal! I love the fajita spice in there!
I am SO excited about this, because I literally have all the ingredients for this in my fridge right now! I bought a spaghetti squash today, thinking I was just going to have it be our side, but I’m totally making this instead for our entree!
Yay I love this!! 🙂
Oh Ashley, what a fun way to use spaghetti squash…I love all the fajita stuff in it…very creative!
Have a wonderful week 🙂
This is so creative, Ashley. And next to amazing taste, it’s so HEALTHY too.
Thanks Angie!
I tasted this recipe. It was incredibly delicious! As a diabetic, I am trying to eat more vegetables. This recipe entails the best ones together to make a savory dish. I recommmend everyone try this. You will be very pleased.
So glad you enjoyed it!!
I need to add spaghetti squash to my grocery list, because this needs to happen soon! I know it’ll be a hit at our house!
I really need to start making spaghetti swash! These fajitas boats look so good and is there any kind of helping of guac besides a generous one? There shouldn’t be 🙂
haha very very true!!
Oh man, this spaghetti squash is freaking GENIUS, Ashley! I’m a huge chicken fajita fanatic and these boats are totally the perfect way to get my fix! Drooling and totally making this for dinner asap!
Thanks Sarah!!
I LOVE making burrito/Mexican style squash boats!! SO good!
If I had to pick my favorite bean/legume…I’d be screwed 😛 They each are so distinct! From the great chickpea to black beans, black eyed peas, kidney, red lentils…..and we can’t forget about peanuts 😉
Fajitas were actually one of the first things that I learnt how to cook (although, the mix came out of a box), so they hold a special place in my heart. This looks like a delicious way to eat them.