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Mexican Spaghetti Squash Bake – Vegetarian + GF

April 10, 2019 by Emily Brees 4 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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Mexican Spaghetti Squash Bake is an easy weeknight casserole loaded with black beans, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, corn and green chilies. Served with sliced avocado, shredded cheese and pickled jalapeños for an absolutely delicious vegetarian + gluten free dinner.

Mexican Spaghetti Squash bake with 3 bowls and casserole dish

Winter squash is easy to cut. Said no one ever.

How to cut spaghetti squash

Do you ever feel like your knife is going to break in half cutting a spaghetti squash? And sometimes your knife gets stuck right in the middle. Why the heck isn’t there a special kitchen saw for these? 

Honestly, I’ve tried several methods and watched multiple Youtube videos thinking there must be a magic way. None make the job any easier. 

My method is to use a serrated knife to cut off the top and then the bottom. This makes a flat surface on either end to secure the squash when slicing it in half vertically.

Then I take a large knife and apply even pressure back and forth until the knife makes it through. On occasion the knife gets stuck halfway through the squash. I simply pick up the squash using the handle of the knife and bang the squash on the cutting board to force the knife past the spot where it’s stuck. BONUS: The arm workout you get from cutting these is free.

Steps for making this easy Mexican Spaghetti Squash:

Step 1: Bake Spaghetti Squash.

This will take about 40 minutes, so you’ll have plenty of time to prep the rest while you wait.

Step 2: Prep remaining ingredients.

ingredients for spaghetti squash bake

Step 3: Combine all in large bowl.

Step 4: Place in casserole dish, top with cheese + bake!

Mexican Spaghetti Squash Bake in little white bowls

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Mexican Spaghetti Squash Bake
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 

Mexican Spaghetti Squash Bake is an easy weeknight casserole made with black beans, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, corn and green chilies. Serve it topped with sliced avocado, shredded cheese and pickled jalapeños.

Course: Main Course, Vegetarian
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: spaghetti squash casserole
Servings: 8
Calories: 318 kcal
Author: Emily Brees | OatandSesame
Ingredients
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash, baked
  • 2 – 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
  • 2 – 4 oz can diced green chilies, drained
  • 1.5 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro + more to top
  • 2 tsp Mexican dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • pickled jalapeños, diced optional
  • 2 sliced avocados, to top
Instructions
  1. Cut spaghetti squash in half. Remove seeds. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with a few pinches of salt and pepper. Bake cut side down on rimmed baking sheet – 400F for 40 minutes or until you can pierce through skin with a fork.

  2. When the squash is cooked and has cooled enough to handle, use the tines of a fork to scrape the spaghetti into a large bowl. 

  3. Mix in black beans, diced red pepper, green chilies, corn, tomatoes, half of the cheese, cilantro, dried oregano and salt.

  4. Place in 8 x 10 casserole dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. 

  5. Place slices of picked jalapeño on top, if desired.

  6. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes. 

  7. Serve with sliced avocado and extra cilantro.

Notes

This dish reheats and also freezes well.

Add crushed tortilla chips to the top before serving for a crunchy top!

Nutrition Facts
Mexican Spaghetti Squash Bake
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 318
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

5 Delicious Ways to Use Spaghetti Squash

The versatility of spaghetti squash is pretty awesome.

  1. Italian Turkey and Spinach Spaghetti Squash Casserole
  2. Caprese Spaghetti Squash
  3. Chicken Pesto Paleo Spaghetti Squash {Whole30}
  4. Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
  5. Pad Thai Spaghetti Squash
Mexican Spaghetti Squash Bake is an easy weeknight casserole made with black beans, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, corn and green chilies. Served with sliced avocado, shredded cheese and pickled jalapeños. | #VEGETARIANRecipes | #SPAGHETTISQUASH | #CASSEROLERECIPE | #GLUTENFREEDINNERS | #HEALTHYRecipes at OatandSesame.com
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Comments

  1. Roslia santamaria

    April 15, 2019 at 10:27 pm

    This looks super tasty!! I can’t wait to give it a try! It’s all delicious ingredients 🙂

    Reply
  2. Kok aan huis

    June 1, 2019 at 12:27 am

    Wow! This looks amazing, all those colors! Thanks for sharing your creativity!

    Reply
  3. Adrienne

    June 13, 2024 at 7:07 am

    Do you have any tips for freezing and reheating it?

    Reply
    • Emily Brees

      November 11, 2024 at 8:02 pm

      Hi Adrienne. I have never frozen this spaghetti squash bake. Spaghetti squash in general freezes well, so I think this would be fine.

      Reply

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