Spaghetti Squash Taco Nests Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Using a fork, poke holes lengthwise around the center of the spaghetti squash.
• Microwave for 2 minutes.
• Cut the ends off of the squash, then slice in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and pulp.
• Place half of the squash flesh-side down in a microwave-safe dish with high sides. Pour ½ cup (120 ML) of water over the top of the squash and microwave on high for 3 minutes, or when a fork easily pulls the squash away from the skin in long strands that look like spaghetti. Repeat with second half- there will still be water left over from the first half. Cool the squash until it can be safely handled, about 10 minutes.
• Use a fork to remove all of the squash from the skin, breaking it up into small strands. You should have approximately 4 cups of squash (820 G). Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
• Divide the squash into 4 1-cup (205 G each cup) (2 portions and place on the prepared baking sheet. Shape into nests, creating a well large enough to fit an egg in the center of each.
• Bake for 10 minutes, until the squash is starting to brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
• Crack the eggs into a small bowl, 1 at a time, then pour into the wells of the squash nests. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on your preferred doneness for the eggs.
• Garnish each nest with fresh herbs and serve.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
• With a sharp knife, slice the squash in half. If the squash is too tough, puncture in several places forming a dotted line around the squash. Microwave for 3-5 minutes to soften. Allow to cool before cutting in half.
• Scoop out the seeds, brush with oil, and sprinkle with salt, and pepper. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a fork can easily pierce the skin.
• In a pan over medium heat, add the oil, garlic, and onions, and sautè until onions are translucent.
• Add the cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper and simmer until they are cooked and begin to become softened.
• Remove squash from the oven, with a fork pull at the edges to produce that stringy "spaghetti" quality. Add the squash to the tomato mixture and mix in the pan.
• Add mixture back to the hollowed out spaghetti squash halves. Top with mini mozzarella balls ans basil.
• Bake an additional 5-10 minutes, or until cheese melts.
• Serve in the squash, and top with basil.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced scallions and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in spaghetti squash and cook 2 minutes. Add taco seasoning and 2/3 cup of water and stir to combine. Let simmer until most of the liquid has disappeared, about 5-7 minutes.
• Serve with warm flour tortillas, sliced scallions, cilantro, tomatoes, and jalapenos.

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place the two halves of the squash with the cut sides facing down into a baking dish.
• Bake the squash in the preheated oven until tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Strip the squash from the rind with a fork into short strands and set aside.
• 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. Add the squash and taco seasoning; cook and stir the mixture for 5 minutes more. Season with salt. Stuff into taco shells to serve.