Turkey Taco Spaghetti Squash Boats

These are my favorite new way to eat spaghetti squash! Filled with the most flavorful turkey taco meat, cheese and topped with pico de gallo.

⏱️ 60 min 🔪 Prep: 10 min 🔥 Cook: 50 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 3 views
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Turkey Taco Spaghetti Squash Boats Foto: Skinnytaste

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 3 small spaghetti squash (24 oz each)
  • olive oil spray
  • 1 lb 93% ground turkey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 small onion (minced)
  • 2 tbsp bell pepper (minced)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 oz canned tomato sauce (1/2 can)
  • 3/4 cup part-skim shredded Mexican cheese blend (omit for W30)
  • 1 cup chopped tomato
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 jalapeno (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or two if they don’t fit). Cut the squash in half lengthwise, and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and soft yellow strands. Spray the inside of the squash with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Place the squash facedown on the baking sheet and bake for 50 minutes or until the flesh easily pierces with a fork.

  2. Meanwhile, brown turkey in a large skillet breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks. When no longer pink add dry seasoning and mix well. Add the onion, pepper, water and tomato sauce and cover. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.

  3. Combine the ingredients for the quick pico de gallo in a medium bowl. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

  4. Once the squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape the inside so the strands appear. Spoon scant 1/2 cup meat inside each squash bowl. Top each with 2 tbsp cheese and transfer them to the oven and bake another 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven, top with pico de gallo and serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories21811% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients $0.54
Per Serving $0.09/serving
🏠 Save ~$1.09 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (30% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountUnit PriceSubtotal
spaghetti squash 3 small - -
olive oil spray - - -
93% ground turkey 1 lb - -
garlic powder 1 tsp $0.50/100g $0.03
cumin 1 tsp $4.38/kg $0.02
kosher salt 1 tsp - -
chili powder 0.5 tsp $0.50/100g $0.01
paprika 0.5 tsp $2.50/kg $0.01
oregano 0.5 tsp - -
onion 0.5 small - -
bell pepper 2 tbsp - -
water 0.5 cup - -
canned tomato sauce 4 oz $0.75/kg $0.30
part-skim shredded Mexican cheese blend 0.75 cup - -
chopped tomato 1 cup $0.75/kg $0.18
chopped scallion 0.25 cup - -
chopped fresh cilantro 0.25 cup - -
jalapeno 0.5 - -
fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons - -
kosher salt 0.25 teaspoon - -

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

Source: Skinnytaste

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