Spaghetti Squash Boats filled with Black Beans Enchilada Filling makes a healthy and filling meal!
There's nothing better than a tasty meal that is filling and is loved by the whole family! These spaghetti squash boats with black beans are a perfect way to bring a meatless meal into a meat lovers home!
These spaghetti squash boats rock the house! My kids loved them! My hubby loved them! I loved them!!! 🙂 And my daughter even stole my leftovers to take in her lunch!
My kids are much better eaters than I was at their age. I was super picky....Sorry, Mom! I turned my nose up to just about everything!
I am much better as an adult. The only thing I would touch in this dish as a kid would have been the tomatoes and the cheese....these days I love the entire dish! See, things do get better as we age!
These spaghetti squash boats can be a meal in themselves or served as a side dish.
Spaghetti Squash is pretty versatile. Another one of our favorite ways to eat this squash is Baked Alfredo Spaghetti Squash.
Other Recipes with Black Beans:
- Instant Pot Black Beans
- Black Bean Taco Cups
- Black Bean Burrito Bowls
- Black Bean and Corn Salad
- Black Beans and Rice
- Quinoa Enchilada Bake
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Spaghetti Squash Boats With Black Beans
Ingredients
- 1 Spaghetti Squash
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 whole can black beans (rinsed)
- ½ cup enchilada sauce
- 1 whole small tomato (diced)
- 1 whole diced roasted Anaheim Pepper
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Slice squash in half and scoop out seeds.
- Rub each half with olive oil.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes until squash is soft when pierced by a fork.
- Remove from oven and let cool enough to handle. Fluff strands of squash with a fork.
- In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
- Divide and scoop into each half
- Top with a bit of shredded cheese
- Bake at 350 degrees for an additional 30 minutes or until heated through.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro
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Liz says
What a fabulous recipe, and beautiful to serve! I finished the cooking with a minute or so under the broiler, to let the cheese on top lightly brown in a few spots. We grew a ton of spaghetti squash this year, and it’s lovely to have a new and imaginative way to serve it.
Kathy says
Thank you so much! Great idea to brown it up under the broiler and lucky you to have home grown spaghetti squash! If you are looking for another way to use it, I also have a spaghetti squash alfredo recipe!
Kathy
Fred G says
Another good cold weather main dish
Kathy says
This is perfect for the cold days of winter!
Fran @ G'day Souffle' says
I never heard of spaghetti squash before- I thought this recipe had actual spaghetti pasta in it! Whatever the dish is called- it looks delicious and easy!
Kathy says
It's a real squash with amazing qualities! You will have to find some and give it a try!
David @ Spiced says
This sounds like a super healthy and super tasty comfort food meal! I love using the squash as the serving vessel. How fun is that? It's kinda like...hey, you're allowed to eat your plate! 🙂 Oh, and that black bean filling is calling my name right now!
Kathy says
We like fun food around here! This was super tasty 🙂
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says
I don't cook with spaghetti squash enough, Kathy - and you have totally inspired me - these look fantastic! Have a great weekend.
Kathy says
Thanks, Geraldine! Spaghetti squash is one of those veggies that is so versatile. It works well with just about everything.
Balvinder says
totally agree, kids are better eater. My daughter eats so much veggies that I might not have eaten at her age.I have never made squash boats but I know my family would love it when I am going to make this recipe. Looks drool worthy!
Kathy says
Let me know if you make these boats!
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
Kathy this is awesome! We never made spaghetti squash boats, just scooped the spaghetti squash and dressed with tomato sauce, you know, like real Italian spaghetti. I like this Mexican twist, black beans are so good and good for you!
Kathy says
We often eat spaghetti squash scooped out as well. This was a great way to mix it up.
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
Hey Kathy - what a great meal. I can see why your family all loves it! This a great use for spaghetti squash. Have a beautiful weekend my friend!
Kathy says
Thanks, Allie! It is definitely a dish that will be made again and again in my house!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I'm always looking for new healthy, hearty meals Kathy and this one totally fits the bill. I LOVE black beans and of course all the cheese. Can't wait to try!
Kathy says
You just can't go wrong with cheese! 🙂
Laura ~ Raise Your Garden says
Having one of those can't stand meat weeks so this looks really good! We hit up Chipotle a lot, but this looks like a healthier, meatless spin. Love love love!! Spaghetti squash just might be my favorite squash. Ok, it's a tie with butternut. Sail away with these boats =)
Kathy says
Spaghetti and butternut squash are my favorites too!
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
You know this is super good if your kids take your leftovers for lunch!! What a delicious filling with the black beans and so healthy too! Hubby and I eat a fair bit of vegetarian meals and can't wait to try this one, Kathy 🙂
Kathy says
I was left hungry when my daughter stole my leftovers....but she ate well! 🙂
Miriam - londonkitchendiaries.com says
It is fabulous to have a few good meatless recipes to mix up midweek dinners! This looks absolutely delicious!
Miriam
http://www.londonkitchendiaries.com
Kathy says
I live in a house full of meat eaters. I have to make a pretty spectacular dish for them to feel satisfied with a meatless meal! This one was a winner.
CakePants says
I'm quite certain I would not have eaten spaghetti squash as a kid either, but we actually just had one for dinner tonight! I've been looking for different toppings to add (we usually just resort to spaghetti sauce and ground turkey) and this looks like a great idea. I also just read your post on boiling them whole - I had no idea that was an option!
Kathy says
Lots of ways to eat spaghetti squash. Boiling the squash whole is super easy and it doesn't dry out at all.
Stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cottage says
I can see why your whole family gobbled these up! I love warm comfort food like this and all that wonderful flavor baking together in the oven with cheese! I have a soft spot for black beans, they take on the flavor of everything so well. Delicious! Take care.
Kathy says
It was a perfect fall meal!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
OMG, I LOOOOOOOOOOVE me some spaghetti squash boats, and these look seriously delicious!!!! Love love love that Black Beans Enchilada Filling! These look super comforting, yet healthy, which I adore! I'm adding these to my must-make list immediately! Cheers!
Kathy says
You are right....super healthy and delicious!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
I'm so excited because I have all the ingredients for this dish in my pantry! I'm gonna make it tonight.
Kathy says
Awesome! I hope you love them as much as we do!
Summer says
I love these boats! Looks really delish ♥
Kathy says
Thanks, Summer! We gobbled them up!