Posted on , Last modified on November 21, 2021 by Melissa Velasco, BSN, RN, OCN

Spaghetti Squash Mexican Bowl

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and packed with plant-based protein!
Total Cooking Duration: 1 hour, but this is a “set it and forget it” recipe 🙂

Ingredients

  • 1 Spaghetti Squash
  • 1.5 Cups cooked Black Beans or 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 cans Diced tomatoes and Green Chiles (I prefer to make a homemade “Rotel” with tomatoes, jalepenos, garlic, and white onion)
  • 1 large avocado
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Plan Ahead and Make My Perfect Black Bean Recipe The Day Before

black beans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cut spaghetti squash in half (length wise, as pictured).
  3. Scoop out seeds of spaghetti squash (I like to save these and roast them in the oven!).
  4. Mix salt and Olive oil.
  5. Lightly brush oil mixture on the inside of the spaghetti squash.
  6. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Place the spaghetti squash face down on parchment paper (inside of squash should be flat on the cookie sheet).
  8. Heat the spaghetti squash in oven for 45 minutes.
  9. Warm beans in a sauce pan on low heat by themselves.
  10. Warm diced tomatoes and green chiles on low heat in a sauce pan by themselves.
  11. When the Spaghetti Squash is removed from the oven, flip the squash over to cool (face up) for 10 minutes.
  12. Prepare avocado slices or cubes for topping.
  13. To serve, fill the Spaghetti Squash “bowl” with black beans.
  14. Top with warmed tomatoes and green chiles.
  15. Add Avocado as the final touch and ENJOY!
  16. Optional: Top with cilantro and a fresh squeeze of lime juice.

NOTE: I am not one to cook with much salt, so add salt to taste. Either way, this dish is very filling, healthy, and delicious!

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Extra Considerations for the Endo Warrior 

Organic Produce

  • Remember, tomatoes and hot peppers are on the EWG Dirty Dozen list! This means that they have high concentrations of pesticides, which are endocrine disruptors. Therefore, if making your own tomato/onion mixture, be mindful of the type of tomatoes and jalapenos you buy. And if buying canned Diced tomatoes and Green Chiles, choose the organic option.

BPA-free Canned Goods

  • In my post about Xenoestrogen, I discuss the importance of avoiding BPA, bisphenol-A. Unfortunately, many canned goods are lined with BPA. If you opt for the canned good options in this recipe, look on the can for a “Non-BPA Lining” label. Just a tip, most organic canned goods have this label on them.
This Spaghetti Squash Mexican Bowl is one of my favorite go-to dinner meals! It’s delicious, easy to make, and hubby approved:)

2 thoughts on “Spaghetti Squash Mexican Bowl”

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